: The idea for mechanical cushioning was first proposed in 1984 by Bruce Kilgore, the designer of the Air Force 1.
: Designers Aaron Cooper, Greg Thompson, and Brian Farris drew inspiration from astronaut spacesuits and rocket boosters for the shoe's sleek, space-age look.
: It took 16 years of research and development in the Nike "vault" to move from the initial prototype to a retail-ready product.
: The idea for mechanical cushioning was first proposed in 1984 by Bruce Kilgore, the designer of the Air Force 1.
: Designers Aaron Cooper, Greg Thompson, and Brian Farris drew inspiration from astronaut spacesuits and rocket boosters for the shoe's sleek, space-age look.
: It took 16 years of research and development in the Nike "vault" to move from the initial prototype to a retail-ready product.