air force 1

Nike x UNDFTD Lunar Force 1

This Friday UNDFTD will debut its newest collaboration with Nike.  This time they will release their pack with Nike’s Lunar Force 1 collection.  They have a low-top and high-top model slated for release.  The low has  a white lunar mid-sole with their famous houndstooth graphic all over the upper.  The high features a really nice suede and restricts the houndstooth design for the strap and heal strip.  I purchased the lows via an early release as I wasn’t certain I would be able to make it to a retailer on the release date.  Plus I’m sure there will tons of hype surrounding both of these pairs and make my chances of getting a pair that more difficult.

*UPDATE: These pairs sat on the shelves.. didn’t sell out at all.  Shot early.. 

Both pairs will release this Friday February 28th at UNDFTD chapters, 21 Mercer, Dover Street Market, Concepts and many other fine retailers.  Here are some pics I shot of the lows, a lot of nice details.

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AF1 2001 Canvas

Becoming more and more coveted as time goes on, the 2001 Safety Orange Canvas is definitely something for the AF1 aficionado.  This canvas Air Force 1 is one of the best ones of all time. The safety orange upper with a white Swoosh, midsole, heel tab, and laces are perfect for the summer or to brighten up any winter day.   They were released in 2001 as a general release worldwide and retailed at $65 USD.

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Atmos vs. Linen

Two classics from 2001, infamous to so many footwear aficionado’s and considered grails to AF1 Junkies.  The Atmos Air Force 1 and the Linen Air Force 1.   Both scream materials, colorways & thought when observing the overall design.

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The Atmos Air Force 1 was one of the earlier collaborations between Nike & Atmos.  A rich navy and grey cover the upper and a shady green insole lays within.  Such a great colorway and reminded many of the Georgetown Hoyas.  The leather is in a league of its own.  Even upon its release it was extremely exclusive and was well sought out by collectors.  The shoe 13 years later is still just as amazing.

The Linen Air Force 1 is typically touted as the “ultimate” colorways of any shoe and is considered to be Air Force 1’s best representor.  It boasts an impeccable linen upper and a atmosphere pink (funny that’s the color-name considering..).  Its color-blocking at its finest and looks clean no matter what time of the year it is.  The Satin liner feels like a butter cushion, the shoe just feels royal on the foot.

So let the debate begin.. what’s your weapon of choice?  Regardless of what you choose, you’re choosing from the elite.