Nike Air Force 180 Pump, David Robinson Shoes 1992

1398 days ago - by Matt Halfhill - 118 comments

Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump

A few weeks ago we posted one a Charles Barkley PE Air Force 180, but though many consider that shoe a high top sneaker, Nike took that model one step higher. In the early 90′s Nike responded to Reebok’s Pump with their own series of basketball sneakers that featured Air Pump technology that gave the wearer a better fit about the ankle. David Robinson was the signature athlete to represent the high top Nike Pump series that included the Nike Air Pressure, Nike Air Command Force, and the last (and this week’s Throwback) Nike Air Force 180 Pump.

Like Chuck’s version, the shoe has cosmetic touches such as speckled and fading midsole, but the sheer high top of the shoe and its hefty pricetag of $175 made the shoe a tough sale in the not so strong economy in 1992. So far, Nike has not brought back any of the Air Pump shoes as retros, but our fingers are crossed that at least one of the three models will return. We have taken several photos for your viewing pleasure and have also posted one of the commercials that Nike broadcast to promote the shoe featuring the Admiral.

Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Throwback Thursday – Nike Air Force 180 Pump

miquel
alguien sabe donde las puedo comprar en barcelona?
pete
had these back in 1992 when playing ball, mum got me them for $400 australian when i hurt my knee at a b ball tourney in the city… i loved em, got em with the jordan 8′s ….
KB
SNAP! I am probably making myself look old to some of ya’ll younger cats. But I had these when I was a Freshman in HS. They were the dopest shoes out and only one other kid in my school had them. You could twist the knob on the side and it changed which section received air. They tightened around your ankle and sides/top of your foot if I remember. When you pressed the button they made a wicked “Whoosh” kind fo sound as the air released.They were the first and only pair of shoes my folks bought me that was over $100. LOL If Mom’s hadn’t won at Bingo I wouldn’t have gotten them. Thanks for flashin me back. Play on playa.
scott
I owned a pair of these exact sneeks, paid $150 for the displays, most money I ever spend and the dam things fell apart in a year, air valves leaked…what a waste
Chad
These shoes are amazing. I have a pair that I only wore a handful of times back in the early 90′s. I have them in storage and if anyone is interested in buying them all reasonable offers would be considered. I think I have the original david Robinson brochure that came with the shoes as well!!!
Let me know if your interested!
chad.peacock@gmail.com
CB
I owned a pair of these in a different colourway.
Wore them and loved them.
They weren’t in great condition but an awesome part of my collection. A few years back my Mum threw them out without me knowing. I’m still shattered!!!
TRUTH 4 U HATERZ!!!
THESE AND THE COMMAND FORCE PUMPS ARE THE 2 BEST SHOES EVER RELEASED BESIDES THE JORDAN’S. TO NIKE: WE’VE BEEN WAITING FAR 2 LONG FOR THESE AND THE COMMAND FORCE’S TO RETRO. WHY HAVEN’T THESE BEEN BROUGHT BACK YET? GET A CLUE NIKE!!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=140276088234&Category=154979&_trksid=p3907.m29 Chad
Hi All,
Actually just listed a pair of these on ebay. Note the cost is in Australian dollars – they are starting at about US $140 if your interested.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=140276088234&Category=154979&_trksid=p3907.m29
Cheers – Chad
gman
Another shoe I wish I could get. The ultimate high top
Chris
I love these! My friend had them in 5th grade, i just looked in awe. Didn’t you have to buy some kind of compressed air pack to fill these up?
joe smith
I really don’t understand what the people at Nike are doing…who told them that these fluorescent kicks they are coming out with attract customers?I decided not to wear Nike shoes anymore until they bring back the true high tops or retro kicks.I was a fan of Nike but they discouraged me for good.
J.W. CHOI
I had one when I was middle school period back in old days, I really want this back into my shoe box.. After my mother ahas given away this to Charity shop for no reason, and I was crying almost…
if anyone has this beautifully engineered airforce180, let me know I am interested in buying it. I am size 8.5 in U.K. measurement.
what a lovely change to evoke my memory.!
True
Remember the little boy had these on Boomerang with Eddie Murphy?
Simon
There’s a used pair on ebay now, in the UK, still in good condition.
Simon
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260339203790&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=016
Matt
Hey I have a brand new pair of these in my closet. Never worn, still in the original box/case with the airpump. Im thinking about selling these. I wonder what they are worth. Where can I find that information at. If interested call me 404 207-0953
troy
I NEEEED THESE SHOES!!!!!!! I’m a huge fan of hightop shoes especially the vintage ones. I would go to extreme lengths to get these shoes. There are a number of other hightops I know that aren’t made any more that I gotta have. I need to know if there is anything I can do to get the shoes of my dreams
Greg
I found a pair of these in my cupboard at home. I bought off a mate for $50 bux about 10 years ago and they were too small for me so they in pretty good condition. I not really interested in getting rid of them but I would be pretty keen to find out what they worth. Any one know?
luis
son las mejores zapatilla q an havido
Russell Jensen
Hey All,
I have a pair of these for sale, in decent condition, no box size 10.5 US if interested. I am in the LA area

John
I am interested.

cobe x33
neeeed a ds condis pair of them sz 6.5 or 6. aim mee pls ppls. retrocobe93
Steve
Yo.
Coolest. Shoes. Ever.
Even in Australia. Back in high school, swapped my regular Air 180 Force’s for a day with a guy who got some from the US. These were so much better I didnt want to give them back!
If they ever retro these, I’m buying multiple pairs.
Note to Nike – These WILL sell, even if only online.
libra0487
if anyone has these shoes in size 11 1/2 – 12 PLEASE let me know!! i’m trying to get these for my bf for christmas
thanks
lex wallis
i still got size 12 in white n blak hehehe
tomislav b.
can u plz tell my can i buy that shoes now?
i think that they aren’t in sale now??
if they are , pls tell me
jimmynokia
me and you alike want these remade i mailed nike and no reply they are the only nike not retroed i have all the old air except these some of mine are bran new vaccum sealed in a box worth a bomb but i want these big time
Kriss95
Hello
I have this shoes in ( 9.5US / 8,5 UK / 43 Eu ) in original box … if one is interested
luckyutley13
Kriss95, I’m interested if you still have them
London Boy
I had a pair when i was like 15, really would like to get some new ones – i am size 12 (US), let me know
Chris
I just published an auction (in a “famous” online-auction-house – I will not post the link because I think it´s not allowed here?) with this pair of shoes… starting price is 1 Euro – int´l bidders are welcome.
If you like to have a look at the photos – pls let me know.
email: kleinanzeigen@gmx.org
Best regards
Chris
Chris
… I forgot – location is Germany –
brgds
Chris
YO MAMA!
These shoes are insanely awesome and i think nike should definently bring those smokin shoes back because like i said are insanely AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YO MAMA!
yo mama so fat she makes my mama look skinny!
what planet do u sit on every day? uranus! haha
did you know that NASA discovered a giant crack in uranus?! haha
did you know that uranus contains several gases that could kill a man? haha
yo mama so fat when she put on high heels she struck oil! haha
yo mama so fat she changed “one size fits all” to “one size fits most” haha
yo mama so harry u got rugburns when u were born! haha
yo mama so fat u have to stick a twinkie on the other side of the door to get her through! haha
YO MAMA!
these r AWESOMELY FUNNY JOKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THOSE ONES RIGHT UNDER THIS COMMENT
YO MAMA!
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Mitch
Anybody have any idea where I can order these 180 PUMP kicks online???
Would be greatly appriciated, thnx!
Mitch
alex sewell
I have these for sale on ebay, brand new in a size 7. http://cgi.ebay.com/OG-DS-NEW-Nike-Air-Force-180-…
John
I need 1 of these to buy and I would like them to be in near mint if possible sz 10,5 US,if someone have these e mail me at elfonsnow@gmail.com.
PAULUS
Ugh…What size are these? They look like midget shoes.
Here's a link to what a real one looks like, not one of these kids pairs:
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/sneakers/all/images/817…

Throwback Thursday – Air Force 180 Pump