After 23 years, we are seeing the return of a legend on the hardwood, and the blacktop; the Nike Air Force Command. First released in 1991, the towering basketball design became a cult classic, with its unique fit and shock-absorbing innovations playing a vital role in its larger-than-life aesthetic.
A descendent of the same lineage that gave birth to the Air Force 1—and the Air Force II, Air Force III, Air Force STS and Air Force V—this model incorporated three anatomically-correct adjustable air bladders around the ankle, with air technology hidden in the forefoot along with a visible counterpart in the heel.
Its fluorescent, splattered accents at the heel and the new Force logo made it an attractive shoe to wear, and something that would catch the eye of people on the court and on the street. The 2014 iteration of the Air Force Command features all the elements that made the original a real cult classic, including the return of the Air-Fit application and the heel valve cylinder to release pressure.
Check out some more images below, and head over to Nike's webstore and selected stockists to cop from October 18.
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