The main difference between the AF1 and AF1 '07 is visible in the shoe sole, materials and fashion. For instance, the sole on the '07 is just slightly higher. Whereas the AF1 deliberately opted for a classic basketball look, so no fuss, the AF1 '07 did opt for different materials.

Taking the Nike Air Force 1 into the 21st Century It also didn't hurt that big-time rappers like Jay Z, Shyne, Nelly and G-Unit gave the shoes shout outs in some of their hit singles. Nike capitalized on their famous fans by creating a slew of signature Air Force 1s for everyone from Young Jeezy to Fat Joe.

How much do Air Force 1s cost? – Cost Breakdown for a $100 Nike Shoe. The actual cost breakdown totals $28.50. This means Nike makes a profit of $21.50 on a $100 sneaker.

On the tongue in the original pairs from Nike There is the brand's logo. On the inside of the tongue on the tag should be product information, including size and country of manufacture. There is also a 9-digit serial number, which should correspond to the code on the box.