During Air Max 270, Aesthetics and function go hand-in-hand these days, many finding worth in visually evident utility. Such is the case with apparel as well as footwear, with Nike at the forefront of both thanks to their ACG and ISPA sub-labels. But unlike many of these offerings, the brand’s latest blend comes straight from their mainline. The humble Air Force 1 lays the groundwork for the experiment. Its colorway is kept neutral, delivering a “Triple White” scheme that’s practically identical to what’s already on the shelves.
The Nike Air Force 1 distinguishes itself by way of its lace unit, which foregoes the usual strings for a lace-in zipper that’s commonly found on combat boots. And in typical Swoosh fashion, the fixture is customized with branded embroideries and silver metallic charms.Constructed in a White leather upper, details on this Nike Air Force 1 Low Shroud include a tonal branding throughout, a perforated toe box and chrome eyestays. The highlight of the sneaker is the newly added shroud to its lacing system revealing Metallic Swoosh zippers. White laced and a White rubber sole complete the look.
This Nike Zoom Freak 2 Bright Mango was made for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but designed for everyone. The Zoom Freak 2 takes the design of it's predecessor to the next level by moving the Zoom Air unit from the heel to the forefoot and adding additional cushioning for more responsiveness.Paired with matching laces and patterned soles, it covers the forefoot in near entirety. Along the profile, the tone even takes up quite a large portion as well, though it’s more or less outshined by the purple-tinted, tumbled leather Swoosh and the angular, volt-colored molds below. Behind, near the counter, additional graphics superimpose atop, its black linework near Rorschach-esque. Elsewhere, the heel finishes with a bright, full-color print, one ostensibly depictive of psychedelic-lensed nature.