Safari has a lineage unlike any other print in Nike’s world. Since the 1987-released Air Safari’s inception, the iconic pattern has adorned some of Nike’s most recognizable silhouettes, including the Air Max 1, the Air Trainer 1 and the Dunk. Take a look at Nike’s Best Uses of Safari Print over the years.
Nike Air Safari
Released: 1987
It wouldn’t be right to kick off a “Safari Print” list with any other shoe than the Nike Air Safari. The majority of the sneakers on this list are inspired by this 26-year-old shoe, but the inspiration behind the iconic silhouette came from the least likely of places. Tinker Hatfield was influenced by a high-end couch in a New York City store that was molded in exotic ostrich skin. He eventually converted that level of luxury into a running/casual shoe we call the Nike Air Safari.
