2022 isn’t just the 40th anniversary of the Air Force 1, but also of the equally famous Air Max 1. To celebrate 35 years, Nike has given the famous shoe a lot of different, fun colorways. This new pair mixes suede and denim for a classic, all-American look.
The blue-tinged suedes give this pair a classic finish
Both the laces and the sole unit have aged details that are common today. The laces are a solid shade of cream, while the sole unit has yellowed sidewalls and a much darker gum bottom. Above, blue-tinged suedes with a texture that looks like velvet cover the mudguard and the toe. Behind, lightwash denim rounds out the upper, doing so under and next to blue-colored Swooshes, linings, labels, and the like.
Summary
If you like the Air Force 1 or sneakers in general, these are definitely worth a look. The Air Force 1 is one of Nike’s most famous shoes. They’ve been re-released many times in the last 10 years, but this one mixes up the classic design in a way that’s not only eye-catching but also makes sense. I