Nike Men Air Force 1 Elite AS QS

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. Origins Originally released in 1982, the Nike Air Force 1 was the first Nike model to feature "Air" technology. This legendary basketball sneaker was designed by Bruce Kilgore, and named after the aircraft that carries the President of the United States, the Air Force One. The Air Force 1 "All-Star" edition features a three-dimensional studs and stars on the upper, visible Air-Sole unit, and a translucent outsole.