On release in 1984, the Air Ship was Nike's most advanced basketball sneaker. Created as a better-performing evolution of the Air Force 1, the Air Ship featured a lower-profile midsole with pillar cushioning and a revised Air bag in the heel. The outsole featured flex grooves for better articulation and the uppers were lighter and more flexible.

Finished in a classic white and navy combination, the Air Ship brings all the '80s basketball flavour with a different silhouette to the ubiquitous Air Jordan 1.