LEGENDARY STYLE. The Nike Air Force 1 LV8 has the same iconic design as the original but with new details like a pin that clips on to your laces. Air-Sole cushioning provides all-day comfort. Benefits Suede and fabric feel soft. Air-Sole unit cushions your step. Includes shoe jewelry that clips on to your laces. Product Details Non-marking rubber outsole Cupsole construction for heritage AF1 style Air Force 1 Origins This once hoops shoe was named after Air Force One—the aircraft that carries the U.S. President. In 1982, it was the first basketball shoe to house Nike Air, revolutionizing the game while rapidly gaining traction around the world, from the hardwood, to the blacktop, to the core of hip-hop culture. Today, the Air Force 1 stays true to its roots with soft, springy cushioning, but the Nike Air technology takes a backseat to the shoe’s status as an icon.