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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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Air Force 1 story
Ch 4 · The ultimate canvas for expression
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Nike Air Force 1 / A legend, it's true / Your own fresh style, shining through!
Fun Fact
The lace tag: The metal tag on the laces is called a 'deubré', a word invented by a Nike designer in 1994.
Glossary
canvas (noun)
A strong, coarse, closely woven fabric used as a surface for oil painting. The classic 1982 basketball shoe became a blank canvas for streetwear artists to customize.
A strong, coarse, closely woven fabric used as a surface for oil painting. The classic 1982 basketball shoe became a blank canvas for streetwear artists to customize.
Quiz
What original design feature did Nike temporarily remove from some Air Force 1 low-top versions?
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What is the name of the small, metal lace tag found at the bottom of the Air Force 1's laces?
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What material does Nike use in its modern 'Next Nature' Air Force 1s to make them more sustainable?
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What is the term used for artists who paint, modify, or completely rebuild Air Force 1 shoes by hand?
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Which designer created the famous Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 collaboration before his passing in 2021?
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What classic colorway of the Air Force 1, released in the late 1990s, is widely considered the best-selling sneaker of all time?
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In what year was the metal lace tag (deubré) first introduced to the Nike Air Force 1 design?