NikeAir Force 1 Low x Stussy

The use of alternative materials on this Nike Air Force 1 Low x Stussy gives the sneaker its own unique look and feel. Black tones cover the entire design, including the rubber sole unit. The outsole offers top-level grip via the two sets of circular tread lines that emanate from one central disc in the forefoot and another in the heel. Lugs and star-shaped nodes bolster the rim of the outsole, before embossed Air lettering brings added depth to the lateral heel of the midsole. The rest of its surface is lightly textured, while its insides are filled with a mix of foam cushioning and bouncy encapsulated Air.

Meanwhile, on the upper, instead of the usual leather construction, this dapper shoe is made from a woven hemp material. This soft fabric forms familiar overlays in the forefoot and heel, as well as a pair of midfoot panels and a toe box with Stussy’s double S logo instead of perforations. The eyestay features the same material, as does the tongue, whose label is adorned with white Stussy branding alongside the names of some of the cities where the company’s stores are situated, such as Los Angeles and Paris.

While the sneaker’s inner lining is made of smooth black leather, the insole returns to a woven fabric, with white Nike Air text printed onto it. The swooshes that rest along the flanks of this design continue the embroidered theme as they are sewn in with two sections of broad black thread. This adds an intriguing look as they are split down the middle by a line where the two bands of embroidery meet. The heel panel has a similar build, with two distinct sections of long-haired thread sewn together to form it. Atop its furry surface lies a shimmering silver badge embossed with the double S logo to complete this stylish collaboration.