Air Force 1

Nike Air Force 1: the first basketball shoe with Nike Air

Air Force 1 debuted in 1982 as the first basketball shoe with Nike Air technology. Nike describes its construction as stitched overlays on the upper, set on a foam midsole and rubber outsole. The circular tread pattern originally helped basketball players pivot on the court. Find other classics in the collections Nike, Nike Dunk Low and Nike Air Max.

What’s the difference between the Air Force 1 and the 1 '07?

Nike uses the '07 designation in the names of its Low, Mid and High versions: Air Force 1 '07, Air Force 1 Mid '07 and Air Force 1 High '07. On nike.com, the descriptions for the Air Force 1 '07 (CW2288-111) and Air Force 1 Low (IO4489-601) list the same construction: a leather upper with a perforated toe box and a rubber outsole with pivot circles. Complex describes the Air Force 1 Low '07 as the standard version of the model. Nike doesn't explain the '07 designation on its own websites.

Which Air Force is best?

Rather than a ranking, here's a brief overview of the versions, which differ mainly in the height of the upper. According to Nike, the Air Force 1 '07 has a low profile and a padded, low-cut collar. The Air Force 1 Mid '07 has a padded mid-height collar with a strap closure, while the High '07 has a high collar, also with a strap. W Mid '07 and High '07 versions, Nike lists a variable-width lacing system.

Is the Air Force 1 worth buying?

Rather than a rating, here are the construction facts: According to Nike, the Air Force 1 '07 has an upper with stitched leather overlays, a foam midsole, Nike Air cushioning and perforations in the toe box, and the forefoot is roomy. Nike also says that leather versions break in over time and mold to your foot.

Air Force 1 collection

Air Force 1 Low '07 in classic colorways: white Triple White, black Triple Black, Fresh White, Summit White and White Light Smoke Grey, as well as LX, Premium and Retro versions, including Color of the Month University Blue and Since '82 University Red.

Women's and men's Air Force 1

Nike sells Air Force 1 '07 in men's and women's versions, and Air Force 1 Shadow describes it as a women's model (Women's Shoes). The Shadow is available in the collection in colorways including Triple White, Pastel Pink, Pink Glaze and Pistachio Frost. Most pairs in the collection are available starting at size 36 EU.

Air Force 1 Mid The collection includes collaborations: Off-White (including Graffiti, Sheed and Pine Green), Stussy and Supreme.

Low collaborations: Supreme (including White, Black, Baroque Brown and Flax), Off-White (including The Ten and MCA University Blue), Travis Scott, Stussy, Louis Vuitton, Cactus Plant Flea Market, NOCTA, A Ma Maniére, Ambush, Billie Eilish, Kith, Clot, Slam Jam and 1017 ALYX 9SM. Among Travis Scott's pairs are the AF100 from 2017, Scott's first collaboration with Nike, the 2018 Sail version and the 2019 Cactus Jack (Fossil).

Air Force 1 sizing

On the Air Force 1 '07 product pages, Nike says the model runs large and recommends ordering half a size smaller. W Nike's size guide explains this is due to the roomy toe box, and says that people with wide feet can stick with their usual size. Nike also notes that some editions may fit differently because of the upper material or a different midsole.

If you're not sure which size to choose, contact us before ordering.

Why choose Air Force 1 from Saturaise

Every pair at Saturaise is authentic and comes with an authenticity guarantee. W The collection includes classic white and black Air Force 1 Low '07, as well as women's Shadow models, Mid versions and collaborations.