Vintage Nike Air Crewneck Sweatshirt. The Nike Air Cushioning Technology, introduced in 1978, revolutionized the world of running shoes. Advancements in the technology by 1987 led to a bigger and more comfortable air unit, which Nike showcased in their first visible air unit trainer, the Nike Air Max. Surprisingly, this idea came from former NASA scientist M. Frank Rudy, who discovered that gas could be pumped into a bubble placed in the sole of a trainer. Despite initial rejection, Nike saw the potential and the rest is history.
