{"id":101836,"date":"2019-11-16T17:24:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T16:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highxtar.com\/?p=101836"},"modified":"2020-05-04T15:32:15","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T13:32:15","slug":"nike-launches-af1-type-inspired-by-steve-prefontaine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highxtar.com\/en\/nike-launches-af1-type-inspired-by-steve-prefontaine\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike launches AF1 TYPE inspired by Steve Prefontaine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nike has found its star product in the revival of the Air Fonce One. It\u2019s simple silhouette can be reinvented over and over again with success as a result every time. Nike maintains its traditional profile by adding the right details in gold and yellow. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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The new model is inspired by one of the country’s leading sports figures, Steve Prefontaine<\/strong> of the 1970s. The runner was the first to wear Nike<\/strong><\/a>. The shoes were designed exclusively for him, his coach Bill Bowerman<\/strong> was co-founder of the brand – Nike -.<\/p>\n

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Steve differed from the others by his personality and his running, he needed a custom sneaker. The Nike Per Montreal<\/strong> was designed in 1974 adapting to the specific needs of the athlete, made of leather and nylon return had a single-piece toe seamless providing a perfect grip.<\/p>\n

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Almost half a century later Nike<\/strong> <\/a>wants to pay tribute to one of its first star figures through the reinvention of its successful product. The Oregon-born multinational once again wants to bring the old to the new. The trend of shoe reconstruction that Virgil Abloh<\/a><\/strong> began with “The Ten<\/em>” is implemented again to remember Steve Prefontaine.<\/p>\n

“N.354,” remembers his best time in a mile: 3 minutes 54 seconds<\/h2>\n

The iconic silhouette comes with a bright yellow adjustable strap that fits Flywire<\/em> cables, giving the shoe a 360-degree fit. The elastic tongue features a new golden tone appearance incorporating a perforated pattern larger than the original and much more breathable. As a more visual and less technical touch, the rubber toe cap integrates a geometric guide of retro inspiration from the shoe boxes of the 70s and 80s.<\/p>\n

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In addition, in its upper synthetic and white textile part can be read by hand with an inscription ‘N.354’. This number is reminiscent of the runner’s best time in a mile: 3 minutes 54 seconds<\/strong>. Nike Air Force One Type can already be found on the brand’s official website<\/a> for around 130 euros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n