For 40 years now, the Nike Air Force 1 has blessed the feet of celebrities, ball players, and the general population, staying a staple piece in wardrobes across the globe. While the classic white-on-white continues to stay strong, The Swoosh is consistently looking to provide changes to the classic silhouette, whether that be through material or actual design. For a more premium take on the humble low-top, Nike is bringing flea market vibes to the Nike Air Force 1 Premium "LA Flea."
Pulling inspiration from LA’s open-air flea markets, the upper gets dressed in a mismatched combination of canvas and knit, taking on neutral shades and a hand-crafted aesthetic. On the mudguard, a two-tone white and cream canvas is attached to the cream canvas toebox with white X over stitching details aiding the DIY vibes. Embroidery details on the end of the mudguard, collar, and heel bring LA to the AF1 with its California poppies in orange. Rope laces weave in and out of the hemp eyestays, sitting just above the knit tongue and just below the blue Nike Air tongue tag with “Anniversary Edition” text denoting the model's 40th year on the market.
A blue suede dresses the Nike Swoosh along the midfoot with incomplete stitching details hanging off the side, all of which sit above a knit quarter panel stitched with the same X details found on the toe. Back on the heel tab, another canvas panel is present in a neutral tan shade, accented by blue Nike Air embroidery. Just below the white sockliner sits a sail-colored insole, complete with a California poppy graphic, Los Angeles, and Nike text. Finishing this premium-built colorway is the iconic AF1 midsole and rubber outsole coming in white.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium LA Flea is set to release on July 16th, 2022 through the Nike SNKRS app and select NSW retailers online and in-store. Coming in unisex and grade school sizing, the retail price for adult pairs is set at $140. Keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest from Nike and more in the sneakers and streetwear world. For a full breakdown on the Nike Air Force 1 as a whole, its history, and more, check out our Nike Air Force 1 Buyers Guide!
Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium "LA Flea"
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Sneakerhead from South Florida who turned his passion into a career. Concerts, music, trying new restaurants, and catching the latest movies are some of the things I enjoy when not writing for Sole Retriever. Email: nick@soleretriever.com
