Throwback Thursday: Nike Air Force V
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Jul 16, 2009 Nike has a number of great sneakers in their archive that have not yet returned. One of these greats is the Nike Air Force V. Released in 1990, the Nike Air Force V was the flagship model of the Nike Force line and was unfortunately one of the last of the numbered series. Though this is not the first time that the Nike Air Force V has been featured on Throwback Thursday, this is the first time that the high top version has been showcased.
While Barkley took care of representing the Air Force V Low, David Robinson did his part with the Air Force V High. The Admiral wore the Air Force V the year following his Rookie of the Year and All-Star season. Like with his rookie year, Robinson made it to the All-Star Team and put up an incredible 25.6 points and 13.0 boards per game. Put the Hall of Famers aside, the Air Force V stands out for a number of reasons. The ultra high top cut is a favorite for vintage heads as well as the rubber mesh netting that covers the tongue and on the heel. The big Force logo is stamped on the tongue incase anyone thinks this shoe wasn’t made for a big man and the toe box features micro perforations. Sadly, Nike has not brought this one back, but as with any sneaker we feature on Throwback Thursday, your comments can do nothing but help bring back this legend. Click here to leave your two cents as well as check out more photos, original advertising material, and a 30 second spot featuring David Robinson. |
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Oct 6, 2009 at 3:26 pm
had these 10 years ago - as far as i can remember it was one of the best pair i had, comfortable, strong and a really nice design… would be great to see those out again!!!!
Sep 29, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Such a great looking shoe.. OMG
Sep 12, 2009 at 12:27 am
that nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 10, 2009 at 9:40 pm
thats nice…………………………………………….
Sep 10, 2009 at 2:12 pm
nike be actin like a bunch of females all they new creations is weak but all the old nikes including these were raw as hell nike should bring back all they old shoes and make some $$$$$$$$$
Sep 9, 2009 at 2:20 am
For it’s looks alone, Nike should bring these back!
Sep 4, 2009 at 7:47 am
I WANT THESE!
Aug 14, 2009 at 3:11 am
deez are wayyyyyy too fresh….. u gotta bring deez back
Aug 9, 2009 at 6:02 am
Needs to retro
Aug 9, 2009 at 6:01 am
These go hard like a brick wall. Looks like the kicks zack morris rocked in saved by the bell
Jul 18, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Introducing the first ever Skytop
haha just kidding. I know theres older
Theres alot going on… But I kinda want a pair
Stompin in my Air Force 5s
Jul 18, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Those are mad fresh, they should definitely bring thosee back!
Jul 18, 2009 at 6:04 pm
BRING THESSSEEE BACKKK FOO SHOOOEEE LOL …..
Jul 18, 2009 at 6:01 pm
My fav kicks of all time
Here’s my white/red pair
Nike please retro these
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Jul 17, 2009 at 4:49 pm
ooooh wow these should def come back in this exact colorway, then next maybe the do the right thing color way, then after that do a black grey and black colorway,then a royal blue and volt and white colorway, maybe a white red and grey colorway, even a grey orange black and white color way i mean just throwin out some hints NIKE
Jul 17, 2009 at 11:45 am
They definitely should bring em back. These are fire!!
Jul 17, 2009 at 10:55 am
I had these joints back then. These most def need to be retro.
Jul 17, 2009 at 10:41 am
their own i mean lol
Jul 17, 2009 at 10:40 am
Looks like these had a part in inspiring some aspects of the Yeezy’s…these r hella dope on there own tho
Jul 17, 2009 at 10:28 am
Just give a black colorway…!
Jul 17, 2009 at 9:40 am
KICKS NOT PICS.
Jul 17, 2009 at 9:39 am
ACCORDING TO AN INTERVIEW THAT KANYE DID AROUND THE TIME OF THE GRADUATION ALBUM, HE SAID THESE WERE ONE OF HIS FAVORITE PICS. I DEFINITELY SEE THE INFLUENCE. MY UNCLE HAS A PAIR BUT THEY ARE SO BLASTED IT ISN’T FUNNY. NIKE CONFUSES ME THOUGH. THEY HAVE KICKS LIKE THESE THAT ARE SO HIGH IN DEMAND BUT NEVER RETRO THEM BUT THEY KILL US WITH THE FUSIONS AND HYBRIDS AND RETROS OF LESS POPULAR SNEAKERS. WHAT’S THE DEAL?
Jul 17, 2009 at 8:41 am
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! REMEMBER HOOPIN IN THESE MY FRESHMAN YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. I HAD THE BLUE/WHITE JOINTS EVEN THOUGH OUR SCHOOL COLORS WERE RED/WHITE. I REMMEBER SWITCHIN TO THE AIR JORDAN V RED/WHITE WITH THE 23 ON THE SIDE AFTER THE CHIRSTMAS BREAK!!! THE HUGE FORCE ON THE TONGUE MAKES UP FOR THAT TINY SWOOSH ON THE SIDE!!
Jul 17, 2009 at 8:30 am
I found a pair of these ,never been worn, off ebay back in Dec ‘08. The quality on this shoe is amazing compared to todays standards. Wearing these made me feel like I was in middle school again lol
Jul 17, 2009 at 7:55 am
if nike brought these back out i would buy 2 pairs. 1 for ballin in and the other for wearing aroud.
Jul 17, 2009 at 7:05 am
The memories. The memories. The memories. Nike doesn’t do it like they used to.
Jul 17, 2009 at 6:41 am
Bring em back but as a quickstrike. I would love to have these being that I was too young to cop em wen they were out.
Jul 17, 2009 at 5:23 am
over the top!! these are awesome and I do remember these from way back in high school… *sigh*. I love how they are so high. Nike: JUST DO IT! (And do the Air Force IV STS while you’re at it)
Jul 17, 2009 at 12:41 am
RETRO!
RETRO!
RETRO!
RETRO!
ill pay about 135 for a retro pair of these if nike retros them that is.
Jul 16, 2009 at 11:50 pm
these were a decent ball shoe, but the AF VI was much doper.
Jul 16, 2009 at 11:48 pm
oooo maaaaaaaaannnn i would soooo ball in these or rock…or frame…hahaha…
Jul 16, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Man I wish I was into shoes back then. But then again I was only 2. Lol!
Selling kicks on the bay
seller name : sneakerfreaker06
Jul 16, 2009 at 10:15 pm
defff wud rock these if they retro’ed it…
white boy crushed em in white man can’t jump as well.
( sorry for the white reference i forgot his name)
damm i miss the old nike commercials with real ball players, witty lines, and creative sketches.
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Jul 16, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I remember when i bought those back in 1990 that was one of my favorite sneaker.
Bring them back nike.!!!!
Jul 16, 2009 at 10:08 pm
The Air Force V lows were the very first pair of Nikes I ever got. I would definitely jump on a re-release of these, especially in the og colorway.
Jul 16, 2009 at 9:59 pm
i need dem
Jul 16, 2009 at 9:33 pm
these are extremely nice
Jul 16, 2009 at 9:20 pm
i want these!
Jul 16, 2009 at 9:03 pm
deff shud bring these back!
Jul 16, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Nike bring these bad boys back. If you do I wil cop at least two pairs.
Jul 16, 2009 at 8:16 pm
^ Indeed. Many people talked about the Yeezy being influenced by the AJ5 ankle, but I always saw the Air Force V.
Jul 16, 2009 at 8:01 pm
the uppers just like the yeezys
Jul 16, 2009 at 7:04 pm
gawd - that orange and black is killer!
that poster is still up in my brother’s room…
Jul 16, 2009 at 7:01 pm
MAN!! these are sick, classic kicks, hopefully able to see some of these retroed.
Jul 16, 2009 at 6:58 pm
oh man, i wanted these sooooooooooooo bad when i was a kid. i made my mom drive to all the malls in SA, but none of them had em.
KD - i hear that. ima have two kids now so nike can take their pick. size 9.5!!!
Jul 16, 2009 at 6:40 pm
im not an air force 1 fan i had 1 or 2 pairs but i really like Air force II and especially the Air force III i have some low tops and high tops but im still looking for high top Air force III white and red sz 10.5 i found some on ebay but there sz 9
Jul 16, 2009 at 5:50 pm
oooooooooooooooo, theez went hard
Jul 16, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I will cop any high top Nike ReRelease!!!
Jul 16, 2009 at 5:10 pm
I had that poster!
Jul 16, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Nike: I’ll give up my first born for a pair of these (or the mids)!
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:39 pm
yeeeeah. the orange eyelets set these beasts off….i only had the mach force lows in this colorway. but the midsole was speckled.
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Bring these back I love that they so high top. Them is the true high tops. I can just see all the dope xlcolorways Nike could put together with the different textures.
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:34 pm
^ yes, please do for a writing sample
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:30 pm
sweet, do i have to describe those kaws/orignal fakes collabo w/nike?
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:29 pm
What a trainwreck. Look at that tiny swoosh. Yikes.
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Joel254,
email us your info at info@nicekicks.com
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Jul 16, 2009 at 4:25 pm
haha twitter me this! i love retros…i wonder if they are still bringin in some interns in Austin…id love to join the crew
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:17 pm
BRING EM BACK..!!
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:16 pm
They should retro these!! FIRST!
Jul 16, 2009 at 4:15 pm
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