This June, Nike will be celebrating the Detroit Pistons 30th Anniversary of their first back-to-back championships in 1989 with an Air Force 1 Low. Adding to the celebration is an upcoming Air Force 1 High that nods to their 2004 Championship when they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in 5 games. It comes dressed in the Pistons team colors. The upper comes in a Game Royal patent leather construction complimented by some geometric architectural that pays tribute to the Palace of Auburn Hills exterior. Straps as well as the back heel tab come embroidered with the year of ’04 and the classic Nike Air logo, respectively, finished in a luxurious gold thread in connection to the geometric patterns found throughout. White tongues and eyestays contrast alongside the bleached midsole, with icy blue outsoles completing a cool-leaning scheme.
Look for the Nike Air Force 1 High “2004 NBA Finals” to release on June 15th at select retailers and Nike.com.
Nike was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports and initially operated as a distributor for the Japanese shoemaker Onitasuka Tiger (now known as Asics). It officially became Nike Inc. in 1971.The Nike swoosh was designed by Portland State University student Carolyn Davidson，The slogan “Just Do It” was inspired by serial killer Gary Gilmore, who said “let’s do it” just before he was executed by a firing squad in 1977.
