Bo Knows: The Story Behind Nike Air Trainers

Nike Air Trainers are some of the coolest sneakers in the swoosh's archive. Anybody who remembers when Bo Jackson was dominating the playing field, also remembers when Nike was dominating the TV with the Bo Knows Commercials. The Air Trainer is a special sneaker because it literally birthed a new genre of footwear: Cross Training. In this video we breakdown the design details, stories and most important releases of the Nike Air Trainer.
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[@DylanLey]

Such an underrated shoe line! My favorite air trainer is the Air Trainer SC High ATL Olympics colorway! I was so hyped when I found a pair in my size for a great price! Great history video as always!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks Dylan! Yeah man the Air Trainer 3 is hands down one of the best looking silhouettes out ther. Love the SC High too. Gotta cop a pair soon

[@kevincollins8620]

I feel they are rated where they need to be. I own multiple air trainer 3 including the auburn colorway. They have had Halloween releases and such. It's cool they aren't getting over hyped. But I say this as Travis was going to have a collab and the upcoming airtrainer teased on sneakernews recently. I personally run for em in good colorways. I like the Victor Cruz trainers too. Shit I like the Nike sb trainerendor as well. Jordan 312 is a too.

[@kevincollins8620]

I own the ones at 2:57. Lol. I am a Gator fan and happened across the pair at a Ross ages ago. Still have em looking fresh. And I do wear the hell out of my shoes.

[@kevincollins8620]

Medicine ball is the most famous of the Bo kicks. I'll never cop em. Not a fan of the colorway.

[@Sneaky_freek]

The Olympic trainers are 🔥 🔥 🔥 . I finally got a pair of broken bats and the Olympics are next hopefully. I love air trainers. Low key but with dope colorways/details

[@alfatir14]

I'll never forget the first time I saw the '87 Air Trainers. Before there was an acknowledged sneaker culture, here in DC, we've always been big on sneakers. My older brother had everything in the 80's. He turned me onto what would become one of the most prominent cultures in the US and now worldwide.

[@lambodriver217]

I would love to see y’all do the part 2 of the history of Kobes, do D-roses shoes, Nike roshes, but besides that I think you guys do an amazing job with the uploads

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you Papi Chulo! Def have the Kobe video on mind.

[@slickrick51583]

A couple of months into the Pandemic last year, I bought the SC Trainer Highs in the Knicks/Mets colorway. Rock them every time I go to Citi Field to see my Mets. Hoping to rock them one day to MSG to see my Knicks.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

That’s awesome man haha Everyone needs a sneaker in their favorite teams colorway.

[@HightopRob]

Just imagine Bo Jackson being in the Hall of Fame in two different sports 😳 😬 it's unfortunate that his career was cut short before it could fully blossomed into greatness

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I think he played less than 50 football games. He would have been the GOAT

[@wilder7198]

Nike should pay you cuz these sneaker history vids are like the best commercials ever made. Can't wait for the next vid 💯🔥🧡🧡🧡🧡🙌

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you Max! haha If they pay us we coming Germany

[@phillip_reynolds]

Another classic! Those Trainer 1s and 3s are awesome.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

One of Tinker’s best designs. Thanks for peeping the video Phillip. Always awesome to hear from you 🤟

[@gregpost7396]

This was my favorite line of NIKE sneakers growing up. Dope video guys.

[@damienjeremyweir4543]

That grey one with the yellow accents snapped me back into the 90s, I remember that pair, its also crazy I haven't seen them since that time, nostalgia overload 🥲

[@NachoAverageFinds]

That’s awesome man! I’ve actually yet to own an Air Trainer but I really want a pair after doing all the research and making this video. Appreciate you watching Damien!

[@marcoantoniocarito]

classic loved it. your story telling so dope. thank you more story to come.

[@ericmakaveli9433]

10 minutes of pure joy narrated by the homie, Bryan! Thanks for another upload bro.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Appreciate you Eric! Glad you liked it mang

[@markmcc2883]

Excellent video! I have a pair of SC II ‘Megatron’ and they’re the most uncomfortable sneaker I’ve ever owned. The stitching along the edge of the inner sock digs into my left foot, so I can only wear them for short periods. My SC High ‘light zen/grey tart’ are soooo comfortable, I love them.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

haha Early 90s tech man. Congrats on owning them though

[@Mike-dn4ju]

I love the Chlorophyll colorway for the air trainer and Jordan 3, and definitely agree with you on the Auburn and viotech as well. Thank you for another great video fellas!

[@rsapgreen8399]

I was obsessed with these…. Holds a special in my heart… Lol

[@chadbailey7038]

Great great video thanks 👏🏾

[@sean_3306]

Thank u for this brothas!!! Easily one of my top 3 kicks of all time. Might wear em tomorrow💯💯🍻

[@TonyTony..]

The Medicine Balls Spike Lee wore in Do The Right Thing are what got me into them, but I love Bo so that’s cool. Being that he was a prominent face for Nike and a solid foundation that basically paved the way for these air trainers, its such an interesting history I was yet to be aware of. I am in Awe

[@DRACOFURY]

*I was Waiting For This* *I had a pair of these and DT Max Blacc n White...* *Bo Jackson Was My Inspiration Growing Up* *BO KNOWS* *Diddley* *Yooo Thank You For This*

[@NervousWreck4891]

Just bought those yesterday in grey/black edition. Can't wait to try them out in basketball pickup game! :)

[@LEX98034]

No. Air Trainer SC 2 released in 1989. I got it for my 13th birthday. The neon green.

[@thejesusbabychannel]

Nice video again! Would you consider making a history of saucony video?

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you man. Yes definitely want to cover Saucony

[@tonyvolume666]

One of my favorite skate shoes is the Polar Air trainer SB. Especially with a set of FP Gamechanger insoles.

[@tomasferreira7154]

If you think about it the air trainer 1 released at the same time as the air max 1 basically and now Travis Scott is also releasing his versions of these models at the same time🤯

[@thepawll]

Yo! New to the channel and NOT a sneaker head. Loving your videos though! Been watching a bunch of your videos. Thank you for what you’re doing. You’ve gained a follower. Great work, guys.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Wow. I’m super flattered man. Thanks so much for peeping the videos and for subscribing. Means the world 🌎

[@04R1Jason]

I like your vids so much bro, I even sat through the ads. 👍🏽🙏🏽

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you so much. Sorry for the ads

[@ihavebolarip6273]

Great vid. Instant sub. I had the Cross Trainer 1 & 3. Now needed in kids sizes for my uh, kids.

[@rairkicks3806]

Been waiting for this one.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

It was super fun to make. I hope you enjoy it man

[@princesssolace4337]

Got the Air Max and Trainer 1 when they hit the market back in late 80s. Now in 2022 I'm lookin for the Air Trainer 1

[@jrricafrente8531]

Love your work bro. Keep it up.👍

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you JR!

[@SurFacesofJade]

One of my all time favorite shoes. Awesome vid as always

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks Nick!

[@shawncharles6077]

Great job big dawg

[@ericmakaveli4311]

Love every upload Bryan! You're the GOAT! 🐐🏆🥇

[@NachoAverageFinds]

You're too kind my friend. You're the GOAT for watching the vids. Thank you

[@carlbeard6619]

Classic shoe i remember it well. Back then we had great times and style

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

The "Bo, you don't know Diddley"commerical with Gretzky was a favourite of mine as a kid. Greatest athlete I ever saw, could throw a baseball a mile.

[@SeejaydubLyou69]

The Air Trainer sc2 came out in late 1989, I was going to cop, but I got the fire red AJ4s. The Air Trainer Max 91s came out in 1991, which was followed by the Huarache Cross Trainers in 92...

[@montygatwick1829]

I’ve been waiting for this video!!!! Never clicked so fast lmao. I’ve got the USA pair of air trainer 3s from last year, super underrated. And I was finally able to cop the Dracula pair this Halloween after taking an L last year haha. Keep up the great videos guys :)

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks man! Congrats on copping onthe Dracula joints. I heard the quality was a little off on those? Hope all is well

[@edsongomez8011]

Who remembers the cartoon with him Gretzky and Jordan? That was the shit!!!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Aw man I need to find that!

[@thematrixcvb1419]

Keep it coming champ!🍿

[@reason18]

Bo Jackson's were my first signature shoe. The pair you have listed as the Nike Air SC Trainer 2s, with that neon tennis ball colour were the pair i had. You state that they came out in 1991, but i had them in i believe 1988. It's possible i had them in early 1989 but it's impossible that i had them any later than 1989 september. I recall because of the circumstances in my life at that time. I was a kid in grade school in canada.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

I really wish they would retro the Air Trainer 3's again with those colorways! Especially the Auburn and Medicine Ball one, it would fit my university's gold and blue color! Those, and Huarache Trainers too!

[@saphayr]

Super good content

[@yesmanyrangel9328]

Nice video! I definitely want to have the first three trainers one day!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Same here man! I'm gunning for those VioTech Air Trainer 3s

[@user-zc8uj9wx7t]

My longtime favorite is Air Trainer 1. That mid cut hight is something special. That’s what mid cut is for me. I also like air force max cb 1 (black white) And also Air muscle max(blue black) Those 3 are my favorite silhouette

[@ghostgetsbusy]

i got a bred colour if the sc high...and the blue/white/orange air trainer 3....i gave them away...it was hurting my lil toe...its a dope shoe....and I NEED THE NIKE AIR TRAINER MAX 91....I MISSED TO BUY THEM WHEN THEY CAME OUT

[@stevenavalos4395]

Ayeee I love the videos bro keep it up 😎

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thank you Steven! Appreciate you stopping by mang

[@John-tx5or]

Good One!!!

[@AlexToma]

I liked the SB polar or something like that. It looked like the first gen of I remember right but it had zoom air insole and was blue with grey

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Yeah I forgot to include those in the video but those are also dope !

[@MillersCorner]

I’m a Trainer Head and respect this video to fullest. Made me think damn I got a lot of trainers. LoL. Keep it up.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Appreciate it Miller! Got to get my Air Trainers in order over here. Thanks for watching

[@alejandroserrano7755]

I love the air trainers. They give me the same feeling as the Air forces 1 and Jordan 1s. Its like the cool factor

[@NachoAverageFinds]

It's one of Nike's greatest hits for sure

[@wastelandwanderer2693]

Air Trainers are pretty dope, definitely might have to get a pair to mix up my dunks, air Maxes, and forces.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

It's time! Gotta get those VioTechs

[@JoeBananas3]

Killer video guys!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks Joe!

[@HerosTheme]

My favorite Air Trainer 3 colorway is the orange laser blues.

[@JakeBodenhamer]

They giving mad love to the AT1 this year too. Shima Shima pack 🔥

[@henryorellana8205]

I don’t know if it’s just me but I’ve never seen any of these in person. Or maybe I have and I just haven’t payed attention to them. Some of them look pretty nice too. Thanks for taking me to shoe school guys! Great vid

[@NachoAverageFinds]

They don't get retro'd that often so that's probably why. Thanks for watching Henry!

[@DerAus]

The air trainer sc2 definitely was out before 1991. I had to choose between them, the Jordan 4s and the Air Tech Challenge 2 in either late 1989 or early 1990. Also, unless my memory is failing me, Volt was also an original colorway.

[@jazcruz3380]

Dope sneaker video again 😎 definitely waiting for the Raiders Jawns to drop again. One of my favorite all time sneakers I've had the sneakers 4 times since they released back in the day.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

4 times! You're a true sneakerhead Jaz haha

[@jazcruz3380]

It takes one too know one 💯😎

[@CeoOfSnork]

Lol new video drops really hit different when you got a cold. Its almost as if y’all dropped this so i could have something to watch in bed, thanks fellas

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Wish we could make it longer for you man! Get well soon dude!!!

[@marxman300]

Yo the air trainer tw were 🔥 too

[@6lakGesus]

Learned a lil more watching your video, as always

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Hope you enjoyed it G!

[@6lakGesus]

@@NachoAverageFinds of course

[@hendrikkamerman6357]

I’ve always hated the strap on this shoe. But now knowing the history and the reasoning, they’re growing on me.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Hey Hendrik, good to hear from you man. Yeah the strap is all for function but kind of became iconic. I love the strap honestly. Thanks for watching mate!

[@JordanaltX92]

I recently bought a pair of the the 2022 chlorophyll colorway and man they are comfy and I love them as well as the colorway. I would love to get my hands on the Nike SB Polar trainer 1 just to expensive.

[@derrickrouse8640]

Hello...always enjoy watching your videos about sneaker history. Hopefully soon, you should do a sneaker history focusing on another great 2-sport athlete...Deion *Prime Time* Sanders. Thanks, and have a good one. ✌🏾🙂

[@samforde4665]

Bo and Jordan Greatest athletic ability of all time Great video , good to see bo getting the props he deserves ! Wish his career went longer tho

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Always a tragedy to see an athlete lose his career because of injuries.

[@samforde4665]

@@NachoAverageFinds exactly Love the videos mate

[@zackamania6534]

Deion Sanders, my friend. First in the modern era.

[@Scramblelock]

Great video and a really underrated shoe. Found a pair of those magenta/purple and yellow 3s in a thrift shop in Japan. Unfortunately they fell apart so hoping to find another pair someday

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Wow that's awesome. I hope I can go thrifting in Japan someday!

[@Scramblelock]

@@NachoAverageFinds It will blow your mind! Thanks for all the great vids. Look forward to them each week!

[@JayTechZM]

I remember seeing a triple black air trainer 3 at the thrift store about 4 years back. Almost copped it but brhe sole was super worn and there were patches on the swoosh that made them look like hobo shoes. Definitely a beautiful silhouette and would love to see them in stores down here. Will probably cop em online!! Another excellent video!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Well hopefully Nike starts doing more with the silhouette cause it’s a dope sneaker with a good archive of colorways. Thanks for watching Jay!

[@rodelibanez1570]

nice video, can you please feature the foot you wear technology of adidas during 90s

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Yeah! Would love to cover that technology

[@gfeast4518]

I’ve been wanting a pair of these and diamond turfs but they’re hard to find

[@great2177]

My Favorite is the Air Trainer Max 96

[@PincheBrayan101]

Supreme had recently done a Nike Air Trainer 2 Collab and I wasn’t a big fan, I still snagged the Gucci color way but sold them. Great video overall!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Man I loved those! Congrats on copping

[@joshcamadeca2474]

You totally deserve an air trainer three Collab. I hope you get one

[@NachoAverageFinds]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ravkiran876]

Been after pairs and seen some on eBay you guys may have just reaffirmed my purchase haha

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Haha I hope you don’t take the last SZ 10.5 VioTech

[@bryanwilson2242]

I liked the SB trainer Nike did with Polar as well. Dope shoe overall

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Yeah I should have included those in the video actually

[@edh7492]

Love the video’s gents, I like the atmosphere of them. Ahhhh 😌👌

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks Ed! I'm glad you you're enjoying. We try to make them chill too so you can relax when you watch haha

[@edh7492]

@@NachoAverageFinds they’re extremely relaxing, while still being very interesting. Thank you for doing them!

[@AwkwardHypernerd413]

never seen these before, they look pretty sick

[@NachoAverageFinds]

One of the best silhouettes!

[@conbonison4378]

Just copped a pair from the discount outlet. Had to go half a size up because they're a lot more snug than I thought! Great shoe. The strap is such a great option. Tink somehow made velcro dope ahaha!

[@nniivekkappo7544]

Are you wide footed?

[@OldSchoolJules]

I may pick up a pair of SC3. Memories of 8th grade.😌👍🏾

[@dae2155]

Found it💯

[@dannygonzalez6548]

I have a pair of sneakers I bought like 10 years ago and on the box it says air trainer and has a card with the design sketches and says Air Trainer on the box... the thing that's bothered me for a long time though is that there's no strap and I've yet to find any out there like them.. unnntil now. Top right Air Cross Trainer Low (mine are in the white grey and volt green 👌🏽)

[@justinlorenzo8553]

I got these as soon as I seen bo in em circa 87.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

That's amazing. I'm jealous you got to live through that era

[@scoobjones6007]

Now y’all know this my type of content and yea I had these🔥🔥🔥

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Appreciaet you Scoob!

[@scoobjones6007]

@@NachoAverageFinds prec8 u fellas. U guys remember those apex kicks with the straps???

[@ChrisGabeEnd02]

I love the Air Trainers! One of the sneakers I used to have as a kid but right now I only have the Air Trainer SE/3 Draculas from 2020! I guess if you count the cross trainer lows as a model in the line I also have the black Supreme ones! Looking to add the Air Trainer 1s Chlorophyll from last year into my collection!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Bruh I'm jealous you have the black supreme joints. Those are awesome.

[@ChrisGabeEnd02]

@@NachoAverageFinds I love them. A lot of people won’t like em but I think they’re dope and different!

[@ChrisGabeEnd02]

@@NachoAverageFinds the white ones remind me of a raygun colorway though!

[@cmg11235]

The air trainer 1 are being released March 22!

[@ricogabaldon7753]

Bro what are those adidas with the aqua toe in the back theyre so clean

[@justsomeguygaming9271]

As a fellow Clipper fan, the pain of any purple and yellow shoe becoming a Laker shoe is very relatable. I really liked the recent “Desert Moss” Union Jordan 4, but 1 person called it a Laker shoe and I can’t now.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

haha bruhhh! Feel our painnnnn #clippernation for life

[@KenGutierrez01]

I do like the SB version. They give that old school vibe of classic skate shoes

[@ericzerkle5214]

My fave shoes were the huarache.

[@loscrows1836]

The nacho chancla 1s I'd buy those

[@d.l.jardine-dq3kp]

thank yew

[@itsdeeperthancars2173]

I'm mad I sold my Auburns Air Trainer 3s, I'm still looking for a pair.

[@DrBruceVDPT]

Can you please do a review on the Nike Air Carnivore!!!!!

[@prestontubbs5668]

The Nike Air Trainer line Doesn’t get the Credit it deserves. When it came to these Bo Knows Best. The Nike Air trainer SC 2 & SC High’s will always be favorite 2 out of the line up.🔥🔥

[@julesgalicano4568]

When i was in high school 1987 i have air trainer 1

[@aceboogey202DC]

Should do one on Griffey air max 1

[@RHill79]

Raider Nation!

[@desned]

Air trainer SC High 1990 WHITE/LGHT ZN GREY-TTL ORNG-STLTH….are the most beautiful sneakers of all time…from any brands

[@NachoAverageFinds]

I could see why you would say that. It's an amazing silhouette

[@cristiansanchez3787]

Un tenis d leyenda como decimos acá en México saludos

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Si el Agassi 🔥🔥

[@Poopfartofficial]

You should do a video on the kyre Irving sneakers

[@NachoAverageFinds]

That’s a good idea actually! I’ll add it to our list of videos

[@Poopfartofficial]

@@NachoAverageFinds currently at the middle and high school level they are the most popular basketball shoes

[@andrewlee88]

BO KNOWS!!! ALL DAY!!

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Bo Knows Sneaker History

[@nniivekkappo7544]

Are nike air trainer 1s good for gym and weightlifting?

[@dylan8736]

That gigachad pose.

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Iconic hahah

[@jOasisTX]

Some of the best sneakers vids out there

[@NachoAverageFinds]

Thanks James. Means the world man