Nike completely rejected his clear-shoe idea, then copied it | Beyond The Box

Steve Powers’ idea to make a completely see-through pair of shoes was originally met with resistance. Today, his Air Force II stands as one of the most respected and inimitable collaborations of all-time. Sneaker News presents ‘Beyond The Box’, a series that dives deep into the true backstories of the most coveted sneakers in history. We’re joined by Steve Powers aka ESPO and Ari Saal Forman, two prominent individuals in the street-art scene. They discuss the beginnings of the Air Force II collaboration and how Nike responded to the idea of a clear pair of shoes, all while revealing a never-before-seen sample of the shoe. Follow ESPO on Instagram: http://instagram.com/steveespopowers Follow Ari on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ari Subscribe for more videos! - SneakerNews.com - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sneakernews - Facebook: http://facebook.com/sneakernews - Twitter: http://twitter.com/sneakernews