Reconstructing a classic to create a new and more modern look can either be a good or bad thing if not executed properly. For All Star Weekend, the Nike Air Force 1 Elite ‘All Star’ is the classic AF1 with a star studded make over.
Check out the official release details in regards to this silhouette and let us know down in the comments your thoughts on its release. Will they be a DEF Cop or DEF Not.
Named after the U.S. presidential plane and first created by Nike designer Bruce Kilgore, the Nike Air Force 1 has inspired undying loyalty across communities for more three decades. Introduced in 1982, the sneaker marked the first use of Nike Air cushioning in basketball footwear and ultimately became a hit beyond the court. Ready adoption along the I-95 corridor between New York and Washington, D.C. propelled the silhouette to the pinnacle of sport and street culture. It remains a style standard, a favorite of everyone from couture designers to playground legends.
Representing New York’s historic love of basketball and the city’s consistent innovation, the Nike Air Force 1 Elite AS exalts this classic. A window to the air unit, reminiscent of the Nike Air Max 1, appears on the lateral midsole. For the first time in Air Force 1 history, a secondary window in the outsole exposes an alternate view of its seminal cushioning technology. The outsole itself has been re-tooled to significantly reduce weight and now uses less rubber. A one-piece Phylon midsole also contributes to the weight reduction. The white/white upper featuring Vac-Tech construction highlights the star accents as they transition from the city-specific five-point star at the toe to the four-point star at the quarter, and finally finishing with the single-point diamond star at the heel.
