HIGH AND TIGHT: THE NIKE AIR COMMAND FORCE
22 years in the making, a hardwood and blacktop legend makes its triumphant return.
We first provided you guys with a release date for this classic silhouette back on July 6th, fast forward to today and Nike officially reintroduces the Nike Air Command Force. These are sporting their OG white upper, grey & black throughout and classic volt accent to finish things off that can be seen on the FORCE sitting atop the sneakers tongue as well as on the bottom.
The colorway was more so remembered for its cameo it made in the movie ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ being worn by ‘Billy Hoyle’, hence the dubbed nickname some give these.
Take a look at the release details along with some detailed pictures and down in the comments let us know if you decided on whether they’re a DEF Cop or DEF Not.
This season, Nike Sportswear reintroduces an iconic moment in heightened innovation — the Air Command Force. Originally released in 1991, this towering hoops design became a cult classic through its unique fit and shock-absorbing innovations — and a larger-than-life aesthetic that epitomizes an era.
Part of the same lineage that started with the Air Force 1 and spread through the Air Force II, Air Force III, Air Force STS and Air Force V, this model represented state-of-the-art big-man footwear worn by one of the best centers of all time. With the Admiral in the pilot seat, the NikeAir Command Force towered over the competition.
As one of very few models that used the inflatable Air-Fit technology, which could be adjusted for custom comfort using an anatomically correct inflatable bladder in the ankle, the Nike Air Command Force boasted three Nike Air units. Along with Air-Fit, this model featured Nike Air in the forefoot with its visible counterpart in the heel.
With its fluorescent, splattered accents at the heel and new Force logo gracing the tongue, this monstrous model was destined for Hollywood and could be seen dominating the asphalt on the big screen in the early 1990s.
After 22 years of hibernation, the Nike Air Command Force springs from the cave of time in all its orignal glory. The 2014 version includes all the elements that made the original a force to be reckoned with, including the return of the Air-Fit application and the heel valve cylinder to release pressure.
The Nike Air Command Force will be available at select Nike Sportswear Retailers and online atnike.com/sportswear beginning Oct. 18.
