My next pair of shoes was given to me by my aunt who lived in New York. She had asked my dad for a list of things they could possibly get for us on Christmas, so these Force 180′s were what I asked for. The funny thing about it is that I didn’t really expect she would get them for me, but lo and behold, I woke up one morning with a pair from my Aunt Luisa.
What attracted me to this shoe was that it had two chambers where air could be pumped into (yes, seriously). You could pump air into the cushions near the midsole to provide better fit, or you could also move the switch and direct air into the ankle part of the shoe. Isn’t that cool or what? One thing you’ll notice though, is that the shoe looked heavy — and yeah, it sure was.
Nike Air Force 180
Truth be told, I don’t even recall whatever happened to them. But yeah, aside from the Nike Air Pressure, the Nike Air Force 180 is probably one of the most technologically advanced shoes of its time. Do I consider the shoe a novelty as well like my Reebok Pumps? Well, yeah. Take one look at the basketball shoes that are out in the market and you won’t see anything like this. I think the next wave of basketball shoes after the Force 180 had started to put a premium on weight and comfort.
Regardless, this is still one heck of a release.