Unlike the last pair of AF1s I reviewed, the Nike Air Force 1 Black Suede & Gum does not fall under the “remastered” category. These are just a regular GR. Still, they looked so dope online, when they eventually went on sale, I had to cop! There is not a ton to this shoe, yet it really stuck out to me amongst all the killer Air Force 1 releases lately!
The color of the month pack and Nai Ke AF1s all sport premium materials, but these unfortunately do not. The suede is basically sandpaper on these. The tongue is partly a nice tumbled leather which is a welcome surprise. The construction is solid and the shape is fine, I just wish the suede was a lot nicer. This pair is definitely more about the look of a black suede upper than it is about how nice the actual suede is.
These fit big as is usual for a pair of Forces. They are also super comfy and a little heavy – there’s nothing out of the ordinary with these with respect to what a typical pair of AF1s feels like on foot. As long as you go a half size down, you should be happy with the fit on these.
Where To Cop:
As of the writing of this article, eBay is your best bet for these.
Colorway: Black / Black – Gum Light Brown
Style Code: 488298-098
Year of Release: 2015
MSRP: $90