Nike Air Force 1 Sculpt

The stripped back look of this Air Force 1 Sculpt creates a simplified design that makes the shoe a versatile styling option. Various white and purple tones combine across its different components, beginning with the ringed grip formations of the rubber outsole, which comes in a dark purple known as Violet Dust. Laid atop this is a Phantom-colored midsole with Air lettering emerging from its lateral heel and a groove running around its top edge. Unlike other AF1 designs, this sunken line has no stitching, for a clean look, but the heel still contains a pocket of encapsulated Air to offer a comfortable walking experience.

The upper features the more off-white hue of Pale Ivory, which fills out the smooth leather mudguard in the forefoot and the textured leather of the toe box. It also spreads through the midfoot panels and rear segment of the sneaker – the two being connected by a closed seam to hide the stitching and create a smoother finish. The eyestay and tongue are both Pale Ivory as well, the latter holding a plain label that sits behind Phantom laces. At the bottom of these rests an off-white lace lock whose center is indented with a subtle Nike swoosh.

At the toe, there are narrow perforation holes so that the foot gets plenty of aeration, with a pair in each midfoot panel offering further breathability. Meanwhile, the hi-top collar, which has been slightly reduced in size, the underside of the tongue and the inner lining are made of soft, velvety fabric in Violet Dust for comfort all around the ankle. The insole is free from any branding, as is the luxurious suede heel panel, which features a final dash of Violet Dust. Rounding out this refined sneaker are the Rush Fuchsia recessed swooshes that decorate the flanks with their pleasant light purple tone.