Chapter 1
Taking flight on the hardwood
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Chapter 2
Saved by the streets of Baltimore
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Chapter 3
A global cultural phenomenon
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Chapter 4
The ultimate canvas for expression
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Master of The Air Force 1 story
Ch 2 · Saved by the streets of Baltimore
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Air Force 1, almost gone, Baltimore's passion kept it strong. 'Color of the Month,' the legend lived on.
Fun Fact
Baltimore's saving grace: Nike initially planned to retire the shoe forever, but three Baltimore shops saved it by ordering 3,600 pairs.
Glossary
colorway (noun)
Any of a range of combinations of colors in which a style or design is available. In 1984, three Baltimore retailers launched monthly custom colorways to prevent Nike from discontinuing the basketball shoe.
Any of a range of combinations of colors in which a style or design is available. In 1984, three Baltimore retailers launched monthly custom colorways to prevent Nike from discontinuing the basketball shoe.
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What was the pioneering retail program called that introduced new Air Force 1 colors every month in the 1980s?
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Which US city is credited with saving the Nike Air Force 1 from permanent discontinuation?
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How many local Baltimore shoe stores originally banded together to convince Nike to keep making the Air Force 1?
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What did Nike require the Baltimore retailers to do before agreeing to manufacture more Air Force 1s?
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Before the Air Force 1 was brought back, what was Nike's standard business practice for older shoe models?
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Which highway became a famous route for sneaker collectors traveling to Baltimore to buy exclusive Air Force 1s?
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What was the name of one of the three Baltimore shoe stores that saved the Air Force 1?