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Nike Air Alpha Force '88 Men's Sneakers - White & Black Mid-Top

$130.00$152.99−15%

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The piece

  • A late-'80s hoops icon worn by Michael Jordan, designed by Tinker Hatfield.
  • This Air Alpha Force '88 keeps an all-white perforated leather upper with black detailing, a mid-foot strap and Cement Grey accents.
  • All-white perforated leather upper with black detailing Adjustable mid-foot strap for a secure fit Cement Grey and Platinum Tint accents Air-cushioned midsole with padded collar

UPC 197598561805 · MPN 8150996779077

Nike

Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman started Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 and renamed it Nike in 1971, after the Greek goddess of victory. It is great at turning sport into myth: a waffle-iron midsole poured in a kitchen, then Air, then a logo that reads as civic furniture. The Cortez and Air Force 1 became neighborhood shoes; Jordan made a basketball silhouette a cultural object. Fun fact: student Carolyn Davidson drew the swoosh for $35; Knight later gave her stock.