Sneaker namesakes



Air Force One sneakers were first released in 1982. These sneakers were named after the airplane used to carry the President of the United States. Air Jordan sneakers, on the other hand, were first produced in 1985. Those sneakers were named after famed basketball star, Michael Jordan.

Availability

The Air Force 1 and the Air Jordan sneaker models are available to both men and women. The Nike Air Jordan is also available in youth sizes. However, customers are warned to stay away from the Little Air Jordan XIV sneaker. Created for youth, this sneaker was recently recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The sneaker has been deemed unsafe due to prohibited amounts of lead that were discovered in the bottom red trim of the shoe.

Sneaker options

Readily available in simple themes of Tan, Black and/or White, the Nike Air Jordan sneaker has varying models available in different color and trims selections. Furthermore, nearly every year, Nike produces a newer, more trendsetting version of the Air Jordan. However, each design always remains true to its roots as a low-mid top basketball sneaker.

The Air Force 1 sneaker is also available in a dazzling array of colors and trims. Unlike the Nike Air Jordan sneaker, however, the Air Force 1 has gained notoriety for its ease of customization. Nike artists and independent artists are often able to embellish the Nike Air Jordan or Air Force 1 sneaker. As a result, customer demands are met in a number of ways. Clearly, not only are these sneakers available in seemingly countless colors and textures, but pattern options are varied as well. The body of the Air Force 1 is also available as a low, mid-top, or high-top sneaker. Like the Air Jordan, its basic look has remained unchanged since the early 1980s.

Where to buy these sneakers

Admirers of these two basketball sneakers believe that Air Force Ones and Air Jordans have remained popular due to the classic look, ease of customization, and consistently updated versions. The varieties of color choices have also earned these sneakers great support from the Nike fan club.

Coveted by Nike fans worldwide, updated versions of the Air Force 1 and Air Jordan sneakers are available for purchase in approved footwear shops that sell Nike sneakers. The sneakers can also be obtained through Nike's website: www.nike.com.

Cost of sneakers

Both sneakers will range in price from $80.00 - $150.00 in the United States. In contrast, limited run sneakers often have a base cost, minimally, of $100.00. From that range, the price of these popular sneaker models can skyrocket.