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AF1 2006 Year of the Dog.

These are one of the renditions of the Year of the Dog that came out in 2006. A lot more subtle than its Hyperstrike brother, but still boasts boldness that abides by Tibetan tradition.

The primary influence on this shoe was shaped around the Tibetan Mastiff. The emblem of the foxing is to resemble the ancient breed. Its colorful design on the backtabs is paying ode to Tibetan jewelry and garments. Two-toned red upper fitted with a beautiful orange insole with a black collar trim. Red stitching across the white mid and a red outsole. The blue laces adds a nice touch as well.

I’ve worn this pair quite a lot and they still look great. Very durable; in comparison to the Hyperstrike version which is already starting to yellow & has half the wears of this pair.

AF1 2001 Hong Kong.

2001 Hong Kong. This was part of the infamous co.jp series. I didn’t like this colorway initially, but when you see them in person and/or feet.. game over.

Deep forest green upper. Burgundy laces, tongue underside collar & backtab stitching. Stitched swoosh outline.. cmon man! Lastly, if you noticed the orange no-see sock peeking from my picture, you know exactly what it pays ode to.. Glad I have a pair.

Year: 2001

Color: Deep Forest/White

Style #: 624040 311

AF1 1995 Canvas High.

Year: 1995

Color: Night Blue/Metallic Silver

Style #: 630098 401

AF1 1997 NYC Super Jewel.

AF1 1998 Michigan Mids.

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AF1 Taiwan

Nike Air Force 1 Taiwan. Heralded as being one of the greatest Air Force 1’s and in many eyes a must have for any true collector. These were released in 2001 and its near impossible to find this shoe in new condition, let alone being able to find a pair.

White patent leather dresses the upper while kept in cold with an ice outsole. Beautiful gradient swooshes with red being on the lateral side and a navy blue being on the medial. And the lining.. one can only wish that Nike still made linings like this on Air Forces. Instant gravy feel…

How do you like them & more importantly, how do you rate them?

Nike x Riccardo Tisci Air Force 1

Quick preview of the Tisci Air Force 1

AF1 Nordic Pack

Nordic Pack. Style Number: 308038 431. It was designed by Jeff Staple and released in 2006 and was the women’s version of the Nordic Pack. There are a lot of nice details on this shoe, for me these were one step ahead of the men’s release. Some ballistic nylons, merino wool, army olive swoosh and backtab, and a bright liner. There are also silhouettes of skiers on the mid-panel.

It has the Nordic map captured on the insole and comes with two laces. The rope laces looks great against the shoe. Just picked these up recently.

Bespoke: Off The Cuff

About 5 weeks back I had met up with a friend at 21 Mercer that was in town to make a Bespoke. My only plans were to go there to chill for a couple hours and see my friends design; so much for that. Not sure who I was kidding because by the time my friend was done with his render, I was already holding materials in my hand planning my next move.

So here is my end product.. a Bespoke fittingly named “Off the Cuff”. Grey canvas upper, sail midsole. Binary bottom eyelets, laces and outsole with infrared pivots. Blue vipera swoosh, backtab & heel strip. Leather deubre with gold tipped aglets. Cork insole and alce draping the liner and secondary swoosh.