For their 25th anniversary, Nike honored those who made the Air Force 1 what it is today: a legendary shoe that defined basketball and street culture.
MELISSA CRUCILLO
If your sneakers could talk, what would they say to you?
Wash me!
REN REN RITUALO
What does your Nike AF1 sneaker say about you?
It reflects my personality, which is all about independent style and comfort.
JUN JUN CABATU
What is your dream sneaker?
The entire Air Force 1 collection! I want to have the whole line because I’m a diehard AF1 fan; I’ve been collecting it for as long as I can remember.
MIKE CORTEZ
What is your most treasured sneaker?
My Nike Jordan 1 because they’re the kicks that made Nike famous.
KC MONTERO
Which shoes are you dreaming of owning?
The un-invented, platinum blade, 24-karat-gold-soled shoes because it requires so much money!
ROVILSON FERNANDEZ
What’s your favorite type of sneaker?
Running shoes, because when I went to New York, running shoes were very much in style. Everyone was wearing them and I fell in love with New York’s style and decided to adopt it.
PAUL ARTADI
If you can create any kind of sneaker without limitations, what unique feature would you add?
Something with a mobile phone attached to it, so I don’t have to bring my phone along – I can just wear my shoes!
JAMES YAP
If you could design your own line of sneakers, what would you name it?
Jay-C because it’s my nickname.