When did Nike air cushion technology come out?

Nike air cushion technology came out in 1978 and was invented by Frank Rudy, a company employee and aerospace engineer. During a holiday, Rudy was inspired by his wife's cooking in a pressure cooker, and began to think about how to compress the gas encapsulating the soles to provide better cushioning and support. He finally developed the first air cushion and obtained a patent in 1978.

After obtaining the patent of air cushion technology, Nike quickly applied it to their footwear products. 1979, Nike introduced the first sneaker equipped with air cushion technology-Tailwind. The sole of this shoe has an airbag, which can provide additional cushioning and reduce the impact on the feet during running. Subsequently, Nike launched a series of shoes equipped with air cushion technology, such as AirForce 1, which were welcomed by consumers.

The appearance of air cushion technology not only changed the design of sports shoes, but also improved their performance. Sports shoes equipped with air cushion technology can provide better cushioning and support and reduce the risk of sports injuries, so they are favored by professional athletes and consumers. Nowadays, air cushion technology has become the standard in the field of sports shoes. Not only Nike, but also other sports brands have launched their own air cushion technology.