The Air Force Ones were first seen in the year 1982 when the Nike shoe company released a plain white sneaker intended for sportswear sales. It was build with the full length Air Soles that Nike is known for. The name Air Force One was in reference to the plane that is used by the President of the United States. It became popular in the early years of its inception and later on custom made by manufacturers and sold almost everywhere. In 1986, Nike got Michael Jordan to market the Air Force Ones and wore a red and black to his game on the hard court. Sales soared and they were released so many times over the years. Much of them coincides with different celebrations held around the world like the Chinese New Year Air Force Ones, St. Patrick's Day Air Force Ones, Independence Day Air Force Ones, Halloween Air Force Ones and the Christmas Air Force Ones.