The Nike Air Force 180 first appeared on the feet of Charles Barkley during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. As its name indicates, the performance court design features a mixture of two iconic Nike franchises: Air Max and Air Force. Up top, the Force's design features, such as the forefoot strap, are intended specifically for physical and powerful players. Meanwhile the sole is borrowed from the 1991 Air Max 180. Key colorways include the “Barkley,” “Phoenix Suns” and “White Grey Emerald” versions.
