Release 1/16/2024. Shoe history - 1. The N7 Mission: \"The Seven Generations\" The core of the shoe\'s history is the N7 Fund, which Nike founded in 2009 to support Native American and Indigenous youth through sport. - The Name: \"N7\" comes from the Indigenous philosophy that we must consider how our decisions today will affect the next seven generations. - The Impact: Since its inception, the N7 Fund has awarded over $13.4 million in grants to more than 300 organizations, helping millions of Indigenous youth lead healthier, more active lives. -2. 2024 Collection Design & Inspiration This specific 2024 edition was designed by Lauren Thomas, a 3D designer at Nike from the Lennox Island Mi’kmaq First Nation. -3. The Air Force 1 \'07 Legacy The base of the shoe is the Air Force 1, which is arguably Nike’s most iconic and best-selling sneaker of all time. - Origins: Originally released in 1982 as a performance basketball shoe, it was the first to feature \"Nike Air\" cushioning. The \"\'07\" Label: The \"\'07\" in the name marks the 25th anniversary of the original silhouette. Nike updated the design slightly in 2007 (including the switch to the modern square lace deubré) and has used this specific silhouette for most classic releases since. - The \"\'07\" Label: The \"\'07\" in the name marks the 25th anniversary of the original silhouette. Nike updated the design slightly in 2007 (including the switch to the modern square lace deubré)