Drew Henderson’s barbershop, No Cuts No Glory, is representative of Chicago’s de facto meeting places. Within the barbershop, sports, politics and more are debated. Preparations for celebrations are made. And, most important, bonds are forged across the community. Henderson and his shop are also inspiration for the latest Chicago-specific Air Force 1, the AF-1 ALL FOR 1 – CHICAGO. The shoe incorporates a…
South Central LA artist Lauren Halsey knows what it means to create with authenticity. Halsey is hailed in her community for combining vibrant elements of found, fabricated and handmade objects from around the city to build densely textured installations and monuments. Her sculptures are inscribed with sentiments from the LA community, aimed at authentically and poetically rewriting the narrative on both a…
Ronnie Fieg is working with Nike again. The man behind the label KITH, just shared an image of the results, an Air Force 1 Low. The design is crisp in a mostly white upper that is set on creamy off-with sole. For accents, Fieg has chosen Olympic colors with a dark blue lining, red tongue tag and gold on the lace-tips and…
Two well known figures in sneaker culture, Jeff Staple and SBTG have linked up for a project this season. The focus is on a custom Nike Air Force 1 Low that features both Staple and SBTG’s signature styles. Dubbed the Pigeon Fury, the sneaker takes on the Pigeon look in grey with pink accents. A tiger camo design in pink and grey…
For James Whitner, the common directive found on luxury clothing labels, “Hand Wash Cold,” is more than just an instruction for care. Whitner’s A Ma Maniére boutiques, in Atlanta, Houston and Washington, D.C., channel their namesake — which translates from French to “my way” — as ethos, a reminder to treat the things you care about with an unwavering respect. This materializes in the stores and the related…
Nike will release the “Cactus Jack” Air Force 1 in a special box. The Travis Scott designed sneaker hit shops on the 16th of November. Nike SNKRS has the sneaker listed for $160. Travis Scott’s style and creative aesthetic can be traced back to his life in Houston. With the AF-1 Travis Scott, he pays homage to the community that helped cultivate…
Back in 2008, CLOT added an edition to the Air Force 1 Low to Nike’s 1World collection. Following up on that release, the label has produced a new Air Force 1 Low Premium. Unlike the original, the 2019 edition is set in blue… Detailed with the collaboration’s signature tonal patterning to the silken uppers, Nike and CLOT deliver a truly premium interpretation…
Nike Sportswear has just released this premium edition of the Air Force 1 Low. The drop is mostly set in grey tones with cool grey, pure platinum and dark grey used to color the layers of leather, suede and “plastic” on the upper. Yellow breaks up the grey tones, accenting the stitching on the midsole and select stitching on the Swoosh. Standing…
Nike Sportswear is pairing grey with red accents on one of its releases Air Force 1 Low releases. -Real and synthetic leather upper includes strategically placed overlays for durability, fit and support.-Nike Air unit provides lightweight cushioning.-Perforations enhance ventilation to help keep feet dry and comfortable.-Foam midsole provides durability, cushioning and comfort.-Non-marking rubber in a sleek cupsole design gives traction and durability.-Shown:…
The G-DRAGON x Nike Air Force 1 “Para-noise” will launch globally on the 23rd of November through select Nike dealers. Check Nike.com on the release date. November 03, 2019 – G-DRAGON, the Seoul-born hip-hop star, didn’t always have easy access to his favorite sneakers, the Nike Air Force 1. “Ever since I came across hip-hop as a kid, AF1 has had a meaning…
