Produced in 2007 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Nike Air Force 1, these Friends & Family sunglasses extend the legacy of one of Nike’s most enduring silhouettes beyond footwear into rarefied lifestyle design. Never released to the public, this highly limited edition reflects a moment when Nike was deepening its cultural footprint—bridging sport, design, and exclusivity through objects intended only for its inner circle.

Drawing directly from the design language of the Air Force 1, the sunglasses reinterpret signature elements of the 1982 icon into an unexpected form. Subtle references to material finishes, paneling, and branding cues echo the sneaker’s construction, while a clean, predominantly white palette nods to the model’s most recognizable iterations. Both collectible and artifact, the piece captures the experimental ambition of Nike at a time when its influence was expanding far beyond the court.