The Nike Air Force 1, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, remains one of the most enduring silhouettes in Nike’s lifestyle archives. The shoe has undergone many iterations, but one of the most eye-catching is a repeating graphic design that has been added to the Bruce Kilgore original. The shoe features a neutral-based color palette with a “Vachetta Tan” hue covering everything from the nylon collar and laces to the star-studded sole unit. The tongue tab is emblazoned with a…
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Nike Air Force 1 Low Four Horsemen 2023
According to Complex, the Nike Air Force 1 Low “Four Horsemen” is set to release to the public next year. This colorway was originally introduced in 2003 as part of the “Four Horsemen” Air Force 1 series by Nike, created to celebrate LeBron James signing with the brand. The name “Four Horsemen” pays tribute to James’ inner circle and business partners – Maverick Carter, Rich Paul, and Randy Mims. The upcoming iteration of the Nike Air Force 1 Low “Four…
Nike Air Force 1 Low Jackie Robinson
The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Jackie Robinson” is a special edition sneaker that pays tribute to the legendary baseball player and civil rights activist, Jackie Robinson. The shoe was released in 2020 to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. The shoe features a clean white leather upper with black accents on the Swoosh logo, tongue, and heel. The most notable design element is the embroidered number “42” on the heel, which…
Nike Air Force 1 ’07 “Jackie Robinson”
The Nike Air Force 1 ’07 “Jackie Robinson” is a shoe that pays tribute to the legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson. But not only is it a tribute to Robinson’s legacy, it’s also a shoe that’s designed for performance on the court. One of the key features of the shoe is its durable leather upper. The leather provides excellent support and stability, which is essential for basketball players who need to make quick cuts and changes in direction on the…
Nike Air Force 1 Experimental “Halloween” 2021
Following a USPS-themed Air Force 1 Experimental earlier this year, Nike reintroduces the silhouette for Halloween. The over-the-top pairs feature a dark grey base layer with a transparent coating. A pattern of spooky eyes which are also found on this year’s Dunk Low “Halloween,” decorate the uppers and midsoles. The tongue, laces, and lining are coated black while contrasting orange accents are used on the lace and heel pull tabs. Additional detailing includes an experimental sticker label on the rear,…
Nike Air Force 1 Pixel Gets A Satisfying Cream And White Pairing
While it is the Nike Dunk Low that has been showcasing minimalist two-toned looks recently with colorways such as “Grey Fog,” the women’s-exclusive Nike Air Force 1 Pixel is joining in on the trend. The Swoosh pairs cream and white for a sleek look that tames the rather bold, deconstructed silhouette. The Air Force 1-variant adds cream-colored overlays to a white smooth leather base for a posh look. The lacestays, profile Swooshes, and even the laces exhibit this neutral tint.…
White Air Force 1 With Pony Hair
Nike takes the iconic Air Force 1 silhouette to the stables for a luxe makeover in a “Photon Dust” colorway paired with a pony hair suede. This colorway was originally announced back in May, but we can now take a closer look at the tonal offering The sportswear giant is no stranger to embellishing its designs with pony hair suede. In the past half-decade a number of releases such as the React Sertu a “Faded Spruce,” Air Jordan 4 “Pony…
Anklet-Like Nike Air Force 1 Shadow “Have A Nike Day”
Continuing to come up with “Have A Nike Day” creations, Nike has now put together a new take on its women’s-exclusive Air Force 1 Shadow model. This time around, the overdesigned iteration of the classic lifestyle model is defined by bright contrast Swooshes accented by anklet-like details. The dangling bits spell out “NIKE” with a “Have A Nike Day” smiley face to round up the unique element on the shoe. Elsewhere, the Nike Air Force 1 Shadow “Have A Nike…
Mi’kmaw artists’ Nike high-tops Beadwork custom
A closer look at the design used in Cheyenne Isaac-Gloade’s beaded sneakers. She used traditional Mi’kmaq symbols of mountains and the sky with vibrant fire colours. The past stepped into the present amid piles of beads in Millbrook First Nation this weekend. Mi’kmaw artists Cheyenne Isaac-Gloade and husband Garrett Gloade welcomed young people into a beading workshop on Saturday. But the traditional artform was given a twist, as they showed participants how to bring Indigenous beading to 30 pairs of…
White Nike Air Force 1 Covered In Mini Swooshes
Nike Air Force 1 ’07 PRM Release Date: Mar 10th, 2021 (Wednesday) Color: White/Multi-Color/Racer Blue/White Style Code: CK7804-100 Few sneakers have had the cultural relevance of the 39-year-old Nike Air Force 1, which seems to have sky-rocketed in popularity over the last three years. And while the design could very early rest of its laurels for the remainder of its lifespan, it’s refused to do so. Its latest ensemble isn’t as experimental as arrangements inspired by USPS boxes, but it…
