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Nike Air Force 1 Low
AIR FORCE 1 LOW - SNEAKERS FOR MEN AND WOMEN
At the beginning of the 1980s, Nike was looking for its flagship silhouette that could revolutionize the brand's image and create a true universe around its sports shoes. Released at $62.95 in 1983, one year after the launch of the High, it quickly became an iconic product of Hip-Hop culture. Nicknamed the "Uptown" on the streets of New York, it soon became an icon of the city's working-class neighborhoods thanks to its accessibility. In 1984, two years after its release, Nike planned to stop production of the Air Force 1, but thanks to enthusiastic fans in Baltimore and the "Color of the Month Club," a group of local retailers, the AF1 survived. As a result, the American company gave artists, athletes, and designers who grew up with the silhouette the opportunity to rethink its models. Each collaboration creates a real vibe, elevating the creator's art. Over the years, iconic collaborations have come to life.
NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW AND ITS COLLABORATIONS
For the The Ten collection, the late Virgil Abloh, artistic director of the men's collections at the house of Louis Vuitton, left his mark on 10 iconic models from the Swoosh brand. Among them, the Nike Air Force 1 Off-White. Playing with innovative materials such as transparent fabric, Virgil Abloh brings a deconstructed dimension with a swoosh and its zigzag stitching. Released in 3 colors, White, Black and Volt, this sneaker is a highly sought-after must-have for fans of sneakers. Today, the visionary's legacy continues with exclusive editions such as the MCA, the University Gold and the Light Spark Green. The most influential rapper on the planet, Travis Scott, has also reworked the Air Force 1 Low for men and women on 3 occasions. After working on two AF1s in canvas White and Sail with interchangeable swooshes, the Flame gave us a magnificent Nike AF1 Fossil. Playing with material overlays and patterns reminiscent of his universe, this sneaker thrilled basketball fans with its box packed with details. A pair that once again sold out very quickly, like all those in the collection. We can also mention Hong Kong label Edison Chen's Clot, which gave us 4 colorways of its Nike Air Force 1 Clot in white, blue, black, and more recently rose. Featuring a satin upper embroidered with the brand's motif, this pair includes a print applied directly onto the shoe that is revealed once the fabric is removed. Extremely limited, this collaboration made its mark on 2019. Finally, we can also mention the Nike Air Force 1 Peaceminusone in collaboration with Korean artist G-DRAGON. The K-pop singer reworks the classic in his own way with a floral print hidden beneath the uppers of the Black and White. This original and surprising edition managed to generate a lot of buzz and convert many people to Korean fashion. Nike keeps dazzling us with its collaborations and has succeeded in establishing the Nike Air Force One as a timeless classic model.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE AIR FORCE 1 LOW AND THE OTHER MODELS?
The Air Force 1 Low from 1982 would go on to see several reinterpretations over time. Its versatile design and iconic comfort encouraged several designers to modernize Bruce Kilgore's silhouette. While retaining the DNA of the original model, the silhouette of the Air Force 1 Shadow is designed to be simple and effective but features a few new details. This new model uses a deconstructed and layered construction, which we have already seen on collaborations with Sacai. Notably, there are extra seams, a double Swoosh, and a double AIR and NIKE tag that add depth to the model with the juxtaposition of shades on the colorful versions. The Shadow also plays with proportions through a slightly oversized midsole. At the same time, the Swoosh brand reveals the Air Force 1 Pixel to us. A reinterpretation of the Air Force 1 Low, it is intended exclusively for women. With its futuristic aesthetic, the new pair from Nike draws inspiration from the futuristic aesthetic already seen in the Nike Off-White collection.
HOW TO WEAR AIR FORCE 1 LOW?
As you will have understood, the Air Force 1 Low hold the title of the most iconic shoes in the history of sneakers. Thanks to its timeless shape and unmatched comfort, the low-top goes with every style of outfit for men and women. To structure your outfit, you first need to choose the best pants to pair with the sneakers. The legs are the longest part of our body, so you need to be very careful when choosing the cuts and materials of the pants. Our safe bet would be Blue Jeans. Made of denim, the jeans pair perfectly with the Air Force 1 Triple White. This combination has its roots in American hip-hop from the 90s, led by the famous rappers of that era. We can notably mention Jay-Z in New York, Nelly with his eponymous single "Air Force Ones," and Dr. Dre from Los Angeles. According to legend, he would never wear the same pair twice in a row!
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