Released At Last…
02.07.10
For the first time, Nike will be releasing the Black History Month Air Force 1′s to the general public. That’s after years and years of being done in hush-hush numbers and only given to select tastemakers. The shoes actually made a sneak debut the other night on TNT and now there’s concrete info and pictures to go along with it.
Nike Sportswear commemorates Black History Month with its newest rendition of the staple Air Force 1. Comprised of inspirational elements, the shoe touts an original design, which pays homage to the rise of Black enterprise, economic empowerment and the Harlem Renaissance individual behind this rise. The shoe’s main inspiration…is clearly imprinted onto the upper: “The definition of a renaissance individual: one who possesses a multitude of skills, talent and a broad base of knowledge.” Silhouettes of a man and woman on the sock liner and hang tag signify that the change celebrated by Black History Month was made possible only by the participation of both genders. The boldest detail of the AF1 is its colorway, black red and green – the colors of the African American flag. In the tradition of community and giving back, Nike will be making a donation to Cheyney University, the oldest Black institution in the country and a key inspiration in the creation of this shoe. The kicks drop on February 18th at a selection of the countries’ top Nike accounts.
Even if they’re a few years too late to capitalize on the trend, it’s still good to see these being made available.
[Burn Rubber]
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