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Nike Air Force 1

By Betsey KrollFriday, Apr. 13, 2007
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Nike's Air Force 1

Nike's iconic basketball sneaker celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Adhering to Nike's standards of innovation and craftsmanship, together with simple good looks, the AF1 has been a favorite of celebrities and on the street from the start. To mark the occasion, Nike is going for a slam dunk by introducing an updated AF1 collection, including the $2,000 Anaconda, above.

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