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Nike’s Air Force 1 is one of the most legendary sneakers ever made, first debuting in 1982 and becoming an essential part of sneaker culture and street fashion. From exclusive collabs to timeless classics, here’s our definitive countdown of the 10 best Air Force 1s ever released.
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10. Nike Air Force 1 ‘Roc-A-Fella’
- SKU: AO1070-101
- Release Date: November 30, 2017
- Description: Synonymous with early-2000s hip-hop culture, this white-on-white pair boasts the iconic Roc-A-Fella logo, celebrating AF1’s profound impact on music and streetwear.
9. Stash x Nike Air Force 1 ‘One Night Only’
- SKU: 307064-003
- Release Date: January 1, 2002
- Description: Famed graffiti artist Stash translated his street art sensibilities to the Air Force 1 High, complete with stash pockets and spray-inspired hues, becoming an instant grail.
8. Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 ‘Fossil’
- SKU: CZ9084-200
- Release Date: December 11, 2020
- Description: With its hemp-like woven upper and tonal fossil colorway, Stüssy’s collaboration offered a minimal yet bold take on the AF1. The embroidered Swoosh and co-branded tongue tags made this one of the most distinctive and wearable collabs of the decade.
7. Nike Air Force 1 ‘Ueno Sakura’
- SKU: 309360-001
- Release Date: January 1, 2005
- Description: Inspired by Tokyo’s cherry blossoms, this limited release featured subtle pink floral motifs, symbolizing elegance and rarity in sneaker culture.
6. Nike Air Force 1 ‘Linen’
- SKU: 845053-201
- Release Date: 2001 (OG), 2016/2024 (Retro)
- Description: Originally exclusive to Japan in 2001, the ‘Linen’ AF1 became globally coveted for its understated beige and pink palette, making its 2016 retro release a welcomed return.
5. Clot x Nike Air Force 1 ‘Red Silk’
- SKU: 358701-601
- Release Date: January 1, 2009
- Description: CLOT’s luxurious red silk AF1 featured a tearaway fabric revealing detailed traditional Chinese designs beneath, merging cultural depth with sneaker creativity.
4. Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 ‘MCA’
- SKU: CI1173-400
- Release Date: July 20, 2019
- Description: Honoring Virgil Abloh’s exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art, this AF1 flaunted a crisp blue upper accented by metallic silver Swooshes—pure artistry.
3. Nike Air Force 1 ‘PlayStation’
- SKU: BMK067-M7-C1-FT
- Release Date: January 1, 2006
- Description: Extremely limited and exclusive, this patent leather sneaker proudly displayed the iconic PlayStation logo, quickly becoming a highly sought-after collector’s piece.
2. Nike Air Force 1 ‘Taiwan’
- SKU: 845053-105
- Release Date: 2001 (OG), 2018 (Retro)
- Description: Beloved for its unique gradient Swoosh and glossy patent leather finish, the ‘Taiwan’ AF1 was a true masterpiece upon initial release, and its retro remains timeless.
1. Nike Air Force 1 ‘Triple White’
- SKU: CW2288-111
- Release Date: Timeless
- Description: Undeniably iconic, the crisp, all-white AF1 is the sneaker that started it all. Versatile, classic, and forever fresh, it has transcended generations, genres, and cultures.
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