Nike Air Force 1 '07

The durable cupsole of these AF1 ‘07s provides them with a steady base. A smart shade of gray spreads across the circles forming the tread patterns of the rubber outsole, which the midsole contrasts with through the use of Summit White. Air text has been embossed on this feature’s lateral side to highlight the soft cushioning within. On the upper, another kind of plushness is created by the Light Smoke Grey overlays in elegant suede around the forefoot and heel. This tone sits well alongside the white tumbled leather of the toe box and midfoot panels, while the eyestay returns to gray suede, as do the laces that are threaded through its asymmetrical eyelets.

Along with these dapper features, this sneaker exhibits further charming effects, one of which is the white woven tongue, whose upper edge is lined with Light Smoke Grey fabric. Wrapped over its top is a neat patch containing heritage Nike branding in Midnight Navy with a delicate swoosh underneath instead of the usual Nike Air text. The same lettering is printed over the gray mesh insole, this time even larger, for a bold look. More Midnight Navy details show up throughout the design, from the smooth leather swooshes down the flanks to the solid heel tab. Retro Nike branding has been embroidered into this element in a continuation of the shoe’s powerful nod to a bygone era. A final subtle design highlight appears in the bottom of the eyestay, where a nifty little Midnight Navy swoosh has been intricately sewn.