It all started with Air Force One and today we celebrate Nike Air Force's 25th anniversary. Nike inherited enormous knowledge of the basketball game and the mechanical structure of an athletic shoe to develop this iconic and powerful men's shoe that only gets better with time. Patent leather upper Internal dual-pull lacing system and ankle strap for better closure Full-length Zoom Air cushion in the forefront Air-Sole(R) unit for premium cushioning heel Low-profile Phylon(TM) midsole provides cushion and smooth transition Rubber outsole with herringbone pattern for traction and ease