Born for the blacktop. The story begins in 1992, a year of troll dolls, virtual reality, psychic friends and a new president. At Nike, a designer began sketching out ideas for a new basketball shoe, designed exclusively for outdoor use only. Street ballers were about to get some kicks of their own. Ideas came fast and furious: asphalt-ready soles, in-your-face designs, extra durability that would stand up to the heat of the blacktop and a warning right on the tread that told people this shoe had its place -- for outdoor use only. The Nike Air Raid is back and better than ever, made with a durable leather and mesh upper, PU midsole and rubber outsole.
