Sneaker History and the Peachtree

In 1987, Nike Air introduced the first of many generations of Air Max shoes with a high-tech cushioning unit. Reebok followed two years later with Reebok Pump. Here, children's versions of the shoes hang at a Kid's Footlocker. (From left to right) Air Jordan XIV Low, Air Max Plus by Nike, Crazy Daisy by Reebok, and Pump Furious by Reebok. File photo / AJC