
While they may not be as popular as the classic pair, they're still iconic in their own right. Over the years there have been many AF1 silhouettes that are worth noting. This was then finished with a leather Swoosh and a gum rubber outsole that gave it a somewhat vintage vibe. This limited edition trainer was decorated with Russia-inspired patterning and was also given a lace shroud that was unlike anything we've seen before. La Flame injected the low-top shoe with a versatile canvas construction that was done up in a multitude of patterns. While he has released a few in the past, 2019's Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1 'Cactus Jack' is the one to watch. Travis Scott's collab is worth mentioning because of its unique designs and materials. If you're looking for the best of the best, check out our list of the 101 Best Air Force 1 Colorways of All-Time ! Not only has it been released in thousands of colourways, it's also been the subject of a ton of ultra high heat collaborations from high heat brands such as 1017 ALYX 9SM, CLOT, Off-White, Supreme, and VLONE, and international style icons like Drake, Jeff Staple, and of course, Travis Scott. This provides sneakerheads with an insane amount of comfort and cushioning both on and off the court. Still crafted from a slew of ultra versatile materials, it continues to sit atop a midsole crafted from Air technology. In its four decade long history, not much has changed with the Air Force 1. In fact, it was a particularly favoured shoe amongst inner-city youth in Harlem, hence the nickname "Uptowns" was born. From the crisp white leather construction to that simple yet striking Swoosh, this basketball sneaker slowly but surely made its way across a variety of different different fashion genres and sub-cultures. All of a sudden, every single person wanted a pair of Air Forces in their collection. With that said, Nike followed their "Just Do It" ethos and after recalling the model and applying a few additional tweaks, it was re-released and was more popular than ever. Originally marketed as a basketball shoe, it was a pretty major flop for the first few months of its life. A tried and tested classic that we all know and love, it simply always manages to look fresher than ever before! So whether you’re heading to the gym, on a night-out, or simply hanging out with friends, the Air Force 1 will seldom disappoint. The brainchild of legendary Nike designer Bruce Kilgore, he named them so after the plane that carries the President of the United States. The Nike Air Force 1 '07 Fresh drops July 15th at 10 AM EST.The Air Force 1 is without a doubt one of the most iconic Nike trainers ever released. One might assume Nike doesn't care how you wear your sneakers, but a forthcoming release implies otherwise. The laces are left with remnants of late nights there's residue from rides on the subway on the midsole sticky splashes of old beer on the toe. "Cooked" Air Force 1s have creases, dirty logos and worn-down outsoles. On the other side, there are those that covet the "cooked" look, an adjective coined on Twitter and relayed to the masses through memes. On one side, you have those that will only step out in pairs that are both new and pearly white.


Air Force 1s in particular polarize more than others - and that's probably why Nike picked this silhouette to test its new 'Fresh' technology. Some folks live with these scuffs and stains, though, to the disgust of those that value crisp, clean kicks. Like, I feel you should know the rules before you break them.- sean March 2, 2019 It’s crazy that there’s an entire genre of people who religiously wear cooked Air Force Ones but know nothing about walking without bending their toes to keep a pair fresh or buying 2 at a time. And, as an added bonus, although most sneakers come this way, Nike is throwing in an extra set of laces - woo!

Plus, all of the branding, which is woven on on the original AF1, is debossed, preventing non-clear liquids from permanently staining the sewing fabric. But when a fresh pair of sneakers do spoil, whether by accident (busy bar, muddy music festival) or by fault of your own (spilled drink, dropped snack), it's a bummer nonetheless.īut Nike thinks it has a fix: Meet the Air Force 1 '07 Fresh, an iteration of the all-white Air Force 1 that will be resistant to creases, easier to clean and more breathable, making them less likely to smell, even after a few wears without socks in the dead of summer.
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They're the tires to your daily driver - what separates your bare feet and socks from the rain, sleet, snow, road salt and spilled drinks covering city sidewalks. It's a design flaw few brands haven't fallen victim to. They wear out rather easily, even if you don't put them on every day. Sneakers, unless they're stored in their box, have a pretty short lifespan.
