I grew up in poverty and let the dream go early that I'd never get a pair of Jordans or AF1. Finally, at 45 years young, I got both off the bucket list. Never stop dreaming, folks!
I'm old enough to remember when the AF1 came out. Only the Basketball team from my high school wore them. I thought they were the ugliest shoes ever, lol too clunky for me at the time. Legendary shoes though.
I noticed them a few years ago and I thought the same that they're ugly and worn by everyone, and at that time I hated pretty much every existing sneaker idk why, but now I absolutely love em, and AF1 are my favorite sneaker silhouette after Jordans
I will never forget the moment when I discovered AF1. Back then ( before 2014 ) the most popular sneakers were Air Max and Reebok Classic. I wanted something that was different and unique. So I draw some sketches of my Nike shoes and I imagined some mix between Air Max and skater shoes ( thick sole ). One day I wanted to buy Nike Alpha Baller shoes because I wanted to try some Hi Tops. And my friend who was with me that day, showed me the AF1 and said "Look at this! Try it! They look awesome!". As I looking at them, I realized that this shoes are the ones I've been searching for. The rest is history.
Nacho I wish you made more videos you guys are some of the best sneaker history content creators out there and I look forward to every episode. None of that vapid "come oonnn! soo fyrrreee" BS.
Random..but coach Bowerman genius is underrated. He was making his track runners drink a salt water concoction energy drink. Which is what Gatorade basically is today. And making those waffle soles experiments almost deleted him because of the toxic fumes in his garage. Nike would go on to create a patent free way to make sneakers that other competitor shoe companies can use so they don't harm themselves from the toxic fumes in the shoe making process.
A pair of AF1 By Yous were my entry point into being a sneakerhead. I am _so_ many pairs in since then, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
These shoes have only started gaining popularity in my country in the past 1 or 2 years or so, explosively like they started reviving or introducing this line... I don't know so much about it really aside from the air jordan which i saw them in a movie about it, 's a shame they don't sell these shoes in wide range much in their retail stores here so people buy them online.
I live in Mexico, my shoe size is 15US. It's always a problem to find shoes my size here. Gladly my sis is in the US right now and she got me AIR FORCE 1 HIGHs Triple White!!!! Can't wait for them to arrive! First time getting shoes I actually like vs getting shoes that I can find my size. Much love from México 🌮 💜
I didn't get my first official pair of AF1 Mids untiil 2016. I remember i would always get replica versions becasue i liked the design but couldn't afford it. I remember when Shaq came out with his version i saw at payless shoesource and anytime mine got too yellowed to wear, i wasn't bothered to clean them and get replacement pair. I definately want to get another pair of AF1 Mids again soon
For all the love these shoes get, I have *_never_* seen a clean pair of triple whites on anyone's feet. Any time I see them outside of a sneaker store, they're always beat up, dirty, and in need of TLC.
I've always liked the AF1 but let's be honest it's like wearing a brick on your foot the only get comfortable after you can't be seen wearing them outside the house. And the dreaded toe crease they all get. NO..
You should do a vid on the az and raekwon song whips and kicks and the shoes mentioned in the song as usual az goes in “85 moped blue and white pro keds”
I have the 20th anniversary edition AF-1s that were released in 2002. They have “20th” stitched into the lateral side of the heel counter. 2022 was the 20th anniversary of the 20th anniversary edition. That’s some shit right there! And before people put pairs on ice, so…who’s got em besides me!?!? 😆
Love style goes every outfit. I still own them but only is hurt my feet is not wide enough specially flat foot person. I wish they no arch on AF1. Drunks more comfortable and also air max 90 comfortable too.
i just hope they fit just a tad bit, A TAD BIT, wider. even if it had shitty materials, the af1 would hug your feet well. kinda cozy, but would kill your pinky if you had every so slightly wider feet.
I been wearing af 1s Before they became popular, back in the late 80s and early 90s. I give credit to JAY-z for making them all whites popular! At least in NYC anyway
I don't get the love for the AF1, I really don't. The black leather colourway is great for shop work if you need black shoes and you're on your feet for hours, but they're far too heavy and clunky to do sports. They're a good leisure shoe, I suppose. Comfortable and durable.
Iconic sure, but far from perfect. They’re a low quality shoe with no sole structure, durability issues and scam-worthy materials. You can’t call a plastic shoe “leather” and expect Rose Anvil to not shit on your product, especially when they’re priced as much as a week’s worth of food for a 3 person family. Worst thing is the creasing and flaking. It’s like those idiots in the design labs forgot to add some strain relief sections in the toe box.
The Air Force 1 is so iconic that even non sneaker heads want them
The most iconic
And the air force 1 you can wear whatever u want it has so much versatility and style with the shoe
I grew up in poverty and let the dream go early that I'd never get a pair of Jordans or AF1. Finally, at 45 years young, I got both off the bucket list.
Never stop dreaming, folks!
Congrats Mike!
I just bought a pair at 56 years old! They are great and so comfortable. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
I'm old enough to remember when the AF1 came out. Only the Basketball team from my high school wore them. I thought they were the ugliest shoes ever, lol too clunky for me at the time. Legendary shoes though.
I use think the same even tho I had 2 pairs of them then I started to like the high top ones in 2015 after that I've been collecting the vinegar ones
@@juwanhowardhll8019vinegar??
I noticed them a few years ago and I thought the same that they're ugly and worn by everyone, and at that time I hated pretty much every existing sneaker idk why, but now I absolutely love em, and AF1 are my favorite sneaker silhouette after Jordans
Damn how old r u unnc
@@paco680 yeah I like the ones from 1997 to 2015 highs
I will never forget the moment when I discovered AF1. Back then ( before 2014 ) the most popular sneakers were Air Max and Reebok Classic. I wanted something that was different and unique. So I draw some sketches of my Nike shoes and I imagined some mix between Air Max and skater shoes ( thick sole ). One day I wanted to buy Nike Alpha Baller shoes because I wanted to try some Hi Tops. And my friend who was with me that day, showed me the AF1 and said "Look at this! Try it! They look awesome!". As I looking at them, I realized that this shoes are the ones I've been searching for. The rest is history.
Love at first sight huh!
@@NachoAverageFinds definitely 😁
I’m a NY old head and AF1’s are my all time favorites!!!
My favorite as well
What up dude?! Keep the videos coming!!!
Yessir
Forever iconic. 💯
The greatest
Had to say it, it was high quality, professional assembled video guys! It was a pure pleasure to watch!
Great video Bryan! I was getting nervous that you and Nacho were done with videos on sneaker history and culture.
We still out here
Glad you back mang!!
Thank you brotha
I love the videos, nicely edited and well paced, keep em coming!
Appreciate it
I missed your videos, man!! So great to watch, I've AF1 High Izakaya that has a receipt on the tongue with all the remarkable years
Thank you man more to come
Nacho I wish you made more videos you guys are some of the best sneaker history content creators out there and I look forward to every episode. None of that vapid "come oonnn! soo fyrrreee" BS.
Thank you man! Scaling this quality quantity around sneakers is tough but that's the plan
Welcome back, Brian! Hoping to get the Air 180 coming soon!
I hope the AM90 is next. It still needs a video and maybe the ACG?
love your videos! always full of awesome facts and so well produced. Keep it up!
Random..but coach Bowerman genius is underrated. He was making his track runners drink a salt water concoction energy drink. Which is what Gatorade basically is today. And making those waffle soles experiments almost deleted him because of the toxic fumes in his garage. Nike would go on to create a patent free way to make sneakers that other competitor shoe companies can use so they don't harm themselves from the toxic fumes in the shoe making process.
The goodfella dropping the intel! I never knew about those details. That’s dope. Thank you brotha
Love your comprehensive take on the industry mixing business and culture 🙏🏾
Really appreciate you
Nachooooo glad to see another fantastic, well edited slick looking vid man. Welcome back!
A pair of AF1 By Yous were my entry point into being a sneakerhead. I am _so_ many pairs in since then, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
awesome video, as always. Foo really appreciated how well you have done your storytelling. Thank you so much, foo 🙏
Thanks foo
AF1 mens has a FULL length air. I only learned that recently.
Great video mate!
Really love your videos! Happy to see y’all release a new one.
Thanks dude
always great to see another video from my guys. Love the content.
Appreciate it mang
Nacho finally made a video again I can breath❤
😆😆
Af1 mids or high are so comfy and safe. Chunky and iconic
11:35 I had these Roca Wear pair. I really loved it and people complemented it.
Dope Video Bryan !! can never go wrong with a fresh pair of one's 😎💯
The go to for most 😎😎
These shoes have only started gaining popularity in my country in the past 1 or 2 years or so, explosively like they started reviving or introducing this line... I don't know so much about it really aside from the air jordan which i saw them in a movie about it, 's a shame they don't sell these shoes in wide range much in their retail stores here so people buy them online.
I live in Mexico, my shoe size is 15US. It's always a problem to find shoes my size here. Gladly my sis is in the US right now and she got me AIR FORCE 1 HIGHs Triple White!!!!
Can't wait for them to arrive! First time getting shoes I actually like vs getting shoes that I can find my size.
Much love from México 🌮 💜
Gracias por apoyar and por ver el video. Saludos de Los Ángeles 🙏
The blue and white one looks 🔥
Which are more popular u think..black af1 or white af1? I always get the black ones cuz i cant keep the white ones clean like I want?
I didn't get my first official pair of AF1 Mids untiil 2016. I remember i would always get replica versions becasue i liked the design but couldn't afford it. I remember when Shaq came out with his version i saw at payless shoesource and anytime mine got too yellowed to wear, i wasn't bothered to clean them and get replacement pair. I definately want to get another pair of AF1 Mids again soon
I had the black lowtop Shaqs in 6th grade lol when I started getting into sneakers then got Black Air force 1s my 13th birthday
Jeezy with the best air force songs
Just ordered my first AF1 today, the classic triple white one😍
You made a mistake at -7:13 you said air Jordan instead of Air Force it was a great video though
For all the love these shoes get, I have *_never_* seen a clean pair of triple whites on anyone's feet. Any time I see them outside of a sneaker store, they're always beat up, dirty, and in need of TLC.
Gotta wear em once and buy a new pair 😂😂
Amazing video, Bryzie
Thank you Dee!
Great video 👍
Thanks!
I don't own any Air Force 1's but this video made me want to buy a pair lol
You're great at making videos
Luckily he’s backkkk!!!
Yes sir
@NachoAverageFinds At 5:26, you meant to say AF1 right? Not AJ1.
Yes haha my bad
Putting my forces on rn brb
Let’s go!!
I absolutely hate this shoe and think they are so ugly. But must admit, it has got a very interesting history.
I respect that
Finally some good sneaker content 🔥🔥🔥🔥
More on the way
I've always liked the AF1 but let's be honest it's like wearing a brick on your foot the only get comfortable after you can't be seen wearing them outside the house. And the dreaded toe crease they all get. NO..
My forces don't crease everyone is asking me why mine don't crease its all in how you walk in them not pegin toed
I don’t mind the creases 😎😎😎
Try wearing Vans or Converse for a week and put AF1's back on. Its like stepping on a cloud lol
@@NachoAverageFindssame honestly
i love the straps bro
Underrated
@@NachoAverageFindsshould i get a custom mid top ?
A classic
A shoe so perfect, your heel slips right out
the traction on the af1 is supposed to be a radar, if you didnt know :p just some info that not that many people know
I didn’t know that
Nike's most Iconic shoe
Been awhile gentleman.
It definitely has!
Glad to have another one!!
You should do a vid on the az and raekwon song whips and kicks and the shoes mentioned in the song as usual az goes in “85 moped blue and white pro keds”
What’s the difference between AF1 and AF1 07 and AF1 LV8?
Happy belated new year!
Thanks Dylan
My all time favorite shoe.
I own a pair of the medal stands from 2012😁
That's the best pair 🏆
I heard it was the blue ribbons hanging from his ceiling when he was a kid ... Idk tho
I got 5 pairs of AF1. They fresh
The best
The Af1s and the Nike dunks/Jordan 1s are like faternal twin's...they don't look just a like but u can tell the come from the same place!!
The good thing about a brand new pair of Nike Air Force 1’s is that they make your worse clothes look great!
All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧😉
Ok but what was that instrumental at the end?
Just got myself a fresh pair today
I have the 20th anniversary edition AF-1s that were released in 2002. They have “20th” stitched into the lateral side of the heel counter. 2022 was the 20th anniversary of the 20th anniversary edition. That’s some shit right there! And before people put pairs on ice, so…who’s got em besides me!?!? 😆
The only shoe ive bout multiple pairs of in my life time
Old school heads know it was always a hi top
The best ones 😉
"never looked back" because they didn't pay her royalties for the design
They gave her stock
Hey guys. Still love the work.
Thanks Alex!
Love style goes every outfit. I still own them but only is hurt my feet is not wide enough specially flat foot person. I wish they no arch on AF1. Drunks more comfortable and also air max 90 comfortable too.
They have sizing issues for sure
Not the greatest, but an iconic sneaker.
Crease says otherwise. You gotta buy a new pair after 3 wears - can’t be that iconic
Perfect kix for doing some shady shenanigans lol
Just bought them
Let’s go!
i just hope they fit just a tad bit, A TAD BIT, wider. even if it had shitty materials, the af1 would hug your feet well. kinda cozy, but would kill your pinky if you had every so slightly wider feet.
I never realized that
Breakdown the difference between the original and the 0'7 versions
Most versatile sneaker. This and the Jordan 1.
AF1 forever
❤️❤️❤️
Air Force are a W🎉
The bigger W
I been wearing af 1s
Before they became popular, back in the late 80s and early 90s.
I give credit to JAY-z for making them all whites popular!
At least in NYC anyway
Air Forces used to be 2 for $79.99. Now I sell aftermarket price Nike😂😂 Not paying dystopian prices
Yeah Onitsuka and Cortez completely left the chat
Actually, the Air Jordan 11's is the greatest sneaker ever created
now i heard nike gonna limit the pairs smh
I don't get the love for the AF1, I really don't. The black leather colourway is great for shop work if you need black shoes and you're on your feet for hours, but they're far too heavy and clunky to do sports. They're a good leisure shoe, I suppose. Comfortable and durable.
You can tell Nacho doesn't listen to much hip hop from the 80's. That is not how you pronounce Rakim's name!
My bad
uptown baby
The Toyota Camry of sneakers
It’s the most perfect sneaker to non-skaters. Oh wait, that’s everyone these days.
Ok....
@9:25 not the "One Twelves" the "One One Twos" after the brooklyn zip codes. They all start with 112. But beware the cat wearing all blk Uptowns lol
Nike's one shoe can sell for $1 million.
Iconic sure, but far from perfect. They’re a low quality shoe with no sole structure, durability issues and scam-worthy materials. You can’t call a plastic shoe “leather” and expect Rose Anvil to not shit on your product, especially when they’re priced as much as a week’s worth of food for a 3 person family. Worst thing is the creasing and flaking. It’s like those idiots in the design labs forgot to add some strain relief sections in the toe box.
Got a black AF1 myself 😂 only AF1 I got
For just $30
Lmao seriously
as a nike boy i strongly disagree on AF1 being the best shoe
What's your fav?
@@NachoAverageFinds as a 40 y.o. AirMax 1 and 90 have a special place in my heart, Thinker has really made the difference for me.
the sixers did not draft moses. they traded for him.
Thanks for pointing that out!
No matter if it's a High Low ir Mid
*Air Force 1 Is The Perfect Shoe*
😅I was buyin Court Visons think they was Air Forces until someone told 😅
too heavy. court vision low are much better (if you are able to resist the hype).
Luv a Nike ...... 95% of my trainer collection is Nike
wtf 30 seconds ago
Thank you for being here so early
Who's Rakeem?
Legendary rapper
You mean Rakim?
@@NachoAverageFinds legendary reaper who's name you can't pronounce? Go back to listening to Nelly bro.
Dope video though.
Lol cry@@Alex-gb7sm