Sneakers We Like 9-9-23
Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Air Max”
The Nike Air Force 1 is touted as the first basketball shoe to feature Air cushioning technology. Now, Nike is ready to expose the units, carving out the midsole to reveal the revolutionary gas-filled pockets.
Not that this is the first time Nike made the Air visible in the Air Force 1, but this is the first instance in which an external unit is embedded into the sole. The outer edge of the platform peeks out of the sidewalls like all Air Max units do, occurirng both at the heel and forefoot. The outsole features a specific pattern detailing the exact zones of visible Air.
Furthermore, this Air Force 1 Mid (actual name TBD) features uneven cut-out detailing on the Swoosh and the heel tab. Additionally, the standard mid-foot strap on the Air Force 1 Mid is shortened so that it only covers across the tongue.
Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Air Max”
Release Date: 2023 Color: N/A
Mens: N/A Style Code: N/A
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG
Preceding the “Satin Bred” as well as the “Royal Reimagined,” the Air Jordan 1 “Sky J Mauve” is currently expected to drop this October. And in anticipation for the release, retailers have shared one of the best looks yet at the upcoming colorway. Boasting a simple, two-toned color blocking, the style applies its titular hue across the matted finish of every overlay, bringing a brighter finish to everything from the toe cap to the heel. In typical fashion, white leathers are lined underneath, matching adjacent fixtures like the nylon tongue, midsole, and Wings logo.
Enjoy a closer, detailed look at the Air Jordan 1 “Sky J Mauve” right here. According to previous reports, these are scheduled drop launch on October 14th at Nike SNKRS and likely select retailers.
Release Date: Oct 14th, 2023 (Saturday)
Color: White/Sky J Mauve/White
Mens: $180
Style Code: DZ5485-105
Terror Squad x Nike Air Force 1 Low
The Terror Squad x Nike Air Force 1 is not exactly a brand new concept, as the Swoosh produced several friends & family exclusives for Fat Joe and his crew almost two decades ago. 2023 will, however, mark the first time such a pair has released to the public. Here, aside from its added markings, Bruce Kilgore’s iconic design is rendered in an understated fashion, with black and white leathers applied across the overlays and unders, respectively. “TS” is then embroidered onto the shoe’s backside in a bright neutral thread, matching the cursive “JC” (a likely reference to Joey Crack) stitched onto the heel tab.
Release Date: Sep 16th, 2023 (Saturday)
Color: White/Black
Mens: $150
Style Code: FJ5756-100
Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Sheed”
Unveiled at the “Virgil Abloh: The Codes c/o Architecture” exhibit in Miami during the first weekend of December 2022, the sneaker reinterprets one-time NBA champion Rasheed Wallace’s iconic black patent leather
Air Force 1 High Player-Exclusive (P.E.) from the 2000s. Although Abloh’s project features a shorter silhouette and signature Off-White detailing (i.e. zip ties, Helvetica font, extra lacing), the posthumous offering includes ‘sheed’s logo on the lateral heel, as well as his jersey number (30) on the ankle strap.
Release Date: Sep 8th, 2023 (Friday)
Air Jordan 1 Mid Yellow/Gold
Historically, the mid-top Air Jordan has indulged in experimental builds and color arrangements. The latest outfit to surface is a lot more tame than some of its predecessors, but its yellow and gold color scheme undoubtedly deviates from Jordan’s time with the Chicago Bulls. Muted yellow tones take over the sneaker’s base layer, allowing for overlays to revel in darker and bolder details. Profile swooshes, “Wings’ insignias on the lateral ankle flap, and lace dubraes introduce a shimmering metallic finish into the mix. Underfoot, tried-and-proven sole units take on varying off white shades, matching the tongue tag above. Together, each aforementioned component creates a refreshing Air Jordan 1, which is sure to win over fashion enthusiasts once it drops.
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