The Nike Air Force 1 is an essential shoe in any collection. The classic model is the basketball shoe that has taken over streets worldwide and today is the ultimate white sneaker, although Nike reminds us from time to time of the existence of other colorways. The silhouette just celebrated its 40th birthday, and it’s extraordinary to see how it continues to be a reference point that we fall in love with each time thanks to subtle changes that create a multitude of different models. In the latest version, Nike has gone all out to coat the AF1 in a bright and monochromatic design, far from the pristine white that we cherish.
Nike presents the Air Force 1 Low Waterproof, a sneaker in textured leather and waterproof nylon with a minimalist design, featuring tonal embossed toe, Swoosh, and stitching. The standout feature of the new AF1 is its color. Nike offers it in two variations: the Triple Black, understated and elegant, suitable for autumn due to its water resistance, and the more original sneaker in a refreshing lemonade yellow.
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In fact, the most eye-catching solution of this waterproof model is the yellow one that sneakerheads will recognize as the first cousin of one of the most coveted Air Force models: the unforgettable AF1 Lemonade by Off-White. The look created by Virgil Abloh, also known as University Gold, was the maximalist version of the shoe Nike has just released. Characterized by silver swooshes, texts, and graffiti, as well as Abloh’s iconic trim, they were part of the uniform for workers at the designer’s exhibit at the ICA in Boston. Shortly after, Virgil announced the surprise release of the Lemonade, leaving everyone who couldn’t get their hands on them in awe. If you were one of them, the waterproof version could be the remedy.
The shoes designed by Bruce Kilgore in 1982 as basketball footwear are now one of the most versatile sneakers in the world and the main precursors of trainer culture, reigning supreme in street style today. Forty years of heritage have meant a total enrichment of the silhouette through small improvements and incredible collaborations culminating in the anniversary of our favorite model’s four decades of existence and Virgil Abloh‘s design as the absolute benchmark.
The definitive proof of our desire to wear the Air Force 1 every time we leave home is to see the silhouette of this shoe repeatedly topping the sales of the swoosh brand and the most important retailers worldwide. Nike’s most famous sneakers are already a timeless classic that will never go out of style.
The monochromatic Air Force 1 Waterproof sneakers do not yet have an official release date, but they are expected to be the absolute stars of the upcoming autumn, both because they are very cool and because they are waterproof, so you won’t have to take them off regardless of the weather forecast. We will keep an eye out for any updates regarding the release of the Lemonade Waterproof, because even if they are not from Off-White, they represent the closest thing to them, and this time we won’t let such a tempting opportunity slip through our fingers.
Article originally published on AllinReplica Spain