VINTAGE STYLE, CUSHIONED COMFORT The Nike Air Force 1 (3.5y-7y) Boys' Shoe is designed with supple leather and a soft foam midsole to carry on the timeless look and cushioning of an original hoops icon. Benefits Leather upper for comfort and durability PU midsole for cushioning Rubber outsole for durability and traction Air Force 1 Origins Transcending foot coverage since 1982, this once hoops shoe was coined after Air Force One—the aircraft that carries the President of the United States. It was the first basketball shoe to house Nike Air, revolutionizing the game for players like Moses Malone and Charles Barkley 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 and a massive midsole, but the Air technology takes a backseat to the shoe's status as an icon.