The Nike SF Air Force 1 Mid men's shoes offer military ,style. They are made with ballistic nylon and premium leather and have two zips on the back for easier on and off. Released in 1982, the Nike Air Force 1 was named after the American presidential plane: the Air Force One. This was the first basketball shoe to use Nike Air technology, which revolutionised the style of play for professionals like Moses Malone and Charles Barkley. Later, it was wildly successful around the world, going from the court to the streets to become a hip-hop icon.