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We have recently shown you a number of impressive Nike Air Force 1’s “Bespoke” that have been created by a variety of sneakerheads and the trend of late has seemed to be Elephant Skin. Here is a nice refreshing edition of the Nike Air Force 1 that somehow manages to look fresh with no Elephant print at all. These kicks use some very interesting material choices like red suede, a denim Swoosh and what appears to be a canvas tongue. Add to that some croc skin on the heel tab and tongue label and some bright orange accents and you have a pretty interesting specimen. The final touches are provided by a transparent white midsole and a gum outsole. You can check out some more pics by checking out that link, and to create your own Nike Air Force 1’s “Bespoke”, get over to the NSW 21 Mercer store to make an appointment.

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While some sneakerheads have been turning their back on the most popular sneaker of our time, the Nike Air Force 1 has stood as a test of time, and more recently the colors that Nike has released for Women’s have been as good as the Men’s if not better. This new release of the Nike Women’s Air Force 1 comes in a Premium version that uses a Polka Dot patterned patent leather upper in Black and Swan. One of the more interesting treatments we have seen done to the Nike Air Force 1, this will be one of the must have Nike WMNS Air Force 1’s of 2009. Available now at select Nike Sportswear retailers.

Tech Info:
Nike WMNS Air Force 1 Low Premium “Black/Swan-Polka Dot”
Style: 315186-013
Color: Black/Swan

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Nike will be releasing this upcoming Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium as a part of the Fall 2009 Collection from Nike Sportswear. While the colorway is simple, White upper and Gum outsole, it’s the pattern stitched on the upper that makes this White Air Force 1 so appealing. We are dubbing this Nike Air Force 1 Low the “Un Michael Lau” due to the astounding resemblance to the Nike Air Force 1 x Michael Lau 1World “Crazy”. The upper of this Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium “Un Michael Lau” features a intricate woven pattern that looks similar to the one used on the Nike Air Force 1 “Michael Lau”. The Gum outsole used on this Nike Air Force 1 should be well received by a number of Nike Air Force 1 fans as that is something that is always asked for. Look for these to drop soon at select Nike Sportswear retailers.

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Yesterday you saw the amazing Nike Dunk Hi FLOM “Futura” that was created as a part of the Lance Armstrong x Nike Sportswear LIVESTRONG Stages Collection. That sample was available for bid, but both will drop in July to coincide with the annual Tour de France, rebranded as the LIVESTRONG Greatest Hits Pack. Just as Futura’s effort was a reprisal of a legendary collabo from his past, this Nike Air Force 1 Low “Mister Cartoon” offers a black and yellow glimpse at the past inside the present. This time around, the details have been laser-etched, including a spider webbed toe and Los Angeles cityscape plus flowy lines on the side panels. The Swoosh is a smooth gradient from black to yellow that inverts the transition between side and rear panels, while an ‘LA’ embroidery on the rear quarter completes the look.

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Especially after getting a look at the wild Nike Air Force 1 Low Bespoke “Makoto” Elephant Print, the question of whether or not the use of the classic pattern had become excessive, but when given the option to use it, we understand why it would be hard to pass up. The latest Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke to make a name for itself is this fresh new concoction from Brian A. Ruffin. Because of the grey Elephant Print heel, the shoe bears a slight resemblance to the Plus41 x Grotesk Bespoke, but there are plenty of other touches added to give the shoe its own personality.

The Elephant Print heel section is met by a medium grey midpanel and a solid white toe box and eyelet section. A black midsole, accents and waxed laces are also included, but it’s the transparent ice outsole and the red stripe and “AIR” logo that give this Nike Air Force 1 Low some real thoughtful style points. We will keep you posted on the latest in Bespoke happenings, and in the meantime create your own Bespoke model.

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Makoto of Five Star Japan flew half way across the world to New York City to be able to customize his own pair of Bespoke Nike Air Force 1’s at Nike’s 21 Mercer space in SOHO. The result is a colorful, all-over Cement print, Nike Air Force 1 Supreme. The entire upper of the shoe uses a number of different colors of the Cement print while the inside collar lining and outsole of the shoes use an Aqua color while the shoelaces are Orange. Like all Nike Air Force 1’s “Bespoke”, Makoto’s pair is a 1 of 1.

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The next Nike 1World collaboration is a complete surprise, this time with a UK personality, Manchester United center back Rio Ferdinand. While simple in appearance, this Nike Air Force 1 Low is on the lux side with an all white premium leather upper offset with a gold swoosh. Keeping to the white upper is a milky translucent white sole which we believe is the first time its been used on an Nike Air Force 1 Sole. This Nike 1World Air Force 1 Low “Rio Ferdinand” is now available Nike Sportswear 21 Mercer Store in New York but should be pretty hard to get outside of the UK.

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In general, many of Nike’s latest Air Force 1 models have taken a back-to-basics approach, using simple white uppers with minimal accents. This model, however, has chosen to liven things back up a little with some bright eye-grabbing color. You may have seen the Nike Air Force 1 x Huarache that also features a similar color scheme, but these switch up the color blocking a bit. The shoe uses a simple black leather upper with a white midsole, lining and laces. Vibrant Mean Green accents on the Swoosh and outsole provide strong contrast against the black/white base and hints of royal blue can be found on the tongue label and the midsole “AIR” logo. Like the Air Max Light that we showed you earlier, this colorway is available now at selected Nike accounts.

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