Perimeter stabilizers prevent edge collapse during sharp turns

On release in 1984, the Air Ship was Nike's most advanced basketball sneaker. Created as a better-performing evolution of the Air Force 1, the Air Ship featured a lower-profile midsole with pillar cushioning and a revised Air bag in the heel. The outsole featured flex grooves for better articulation and the uppers were lighter and more flexible.

Finished in a contemporary colours and looking a whole lot more fashionable than any original pair of Air Ships likely would have, it's great to see this highly influential model getting its time in the sun.

Variable density foam targets pressure relief zones