Nike AF100 celebrates the enduring legacy of Air Force 1
Nike celebrates this iconic sneakers collaborating with visionaries from around the world
October 25th, 2017
The Air Force 1, historical monochromatic sneakers Made by Nike, celebrates its 35th Anniversary with AF100: five Air Force 1's reinterpretations realized in collaboration with some visionaries from around the world.
"The design brief was to remain classic and recognizable to the Air Force 1 while connecting to each collaborator’s life personally and the fields they represent”, this is the project of Al Baik, Senior Creative Director of Nike Sportswear.
The talents involved for AF100 are Errolson Hugh, Virgil Abloh, Don “Don C” Crawley, Kareem “Biggs” Burke e Travis Scott.
#1 Lunar Force 1/Acronym ‘17 by Errolson Hugh - available from December 3
“At the beginning, when we first were approached by Nike to look at the Lunar Force 1, the first thing we asked ourselves was, 'Why should we do this? What could we possibly bring to the table that Nike doesn't already know how to do?’ In the end, we decided to approach it just like we approach the apparel, which means: Look at a problem, or look at an aspect of the functionality, and see if there's a way we can improve it." says Errolson Hugh, the Acronym founder.
#2 Air Force 1 ’07 Off-White by Virgil Abloh - available from November 4 (on Complex Con)
"I like to start with something established and then iterate on a process to edit it. What I love about the three Air Force 1s I’ve worked on with Nike, so far, they encompass one idea executed in three different ways", explains the Off-White founder.
#3 Air Force 1 Hi Just Don by Don “Don C” Crawley - available from December 1
"I knew I wanted to use premium leather and to mix the best quality of material and fabrics, and we did just that. There were details from the Air Force 2 and Air Force 3 that I wanted to bring into the shoe, and I appreciate Nike giving me the freedom to push the limits there"
#4 Air Force 1 ’07 Roc-A-Fella by Kareem “Biggs” Burke - available from November 30
“A classic in the world of sneaker culture, the shoe pays homage to the Air Force 1’s roots in New York City. The design is specifically inspired by the OG.”
#5 Air Force 1 Low Travis Scott by Travis Scott - available from December 2
“I looked at the making of this shoe the same way I make an album. I wanted it to tell a story about me. I set the tone to go crazy at my shows. I’m the acid of rap”, comments Mr. Scott.