Air Force 1 Type N 354

Nike'due south N. 354 Line Realizes Unreleased Archive Prototypes

News, Nike
July 12, 2019
7:59 pm

For the Nike Northward 354 line, the Swoosh brand revisits the starting points of sneakers that would later release to groovy acclaim. In contrast to mere updates of existing staple silhouettes, this experimental division aims to create new ideas based on existing concepts. Later on a Huarache that released back in June, Nike now launches two new models with the Drib-Type Threescore and AF1-Blazon.

Inside the Department of Nike Archives sits a vast cache of prototypes. Each represents a trial — an initial endeavour at solving an able-bodied problem. Together, Deoxyribonucleic acid'due south collected items are used to spark new ideas that explore and button the boundaries of footwear design. Simultaneously standing for the past, present and future, the marker encourages an unapologetic celebration of raw ingenuity.
Nike on the thought behind N. 354

Similar to the ever-pop "THE X" collection past Virgil Abloh, the Northward 354 sneakers characteristic a deconstructed, sketch-inspired look. The Drop-Type 60 is based on an Air Mowabb prototype from 2001, while the AF1-Type obviously references the Air Force 1. Washed in mostly white leather, both shoes take padded tongues in a contrasting blue tone. A black Velcro strap on the back and semi-translucent inner sidewalls appear on the AF1-Type as further blueprint highlights. Subtle cherry-red accents and "Northward. 354" handwriting-styled text on the sides then complete both sneakers.

DID Y'all KNOW?
The Air Mowabb, function of Nike's ACG line of outdoor products, was designed by none other than Tinker Hatfield. Its unusual name comes from the town of Moab in Utah, where Tinker and other Nike employes used to practice difficult stone climbing and mountain biking. Hither, they adult the idea of forming an off-shot dedicated to all weather gear – ACG.

Release Details – Nike Due north 354 Drib-Blazon Lx / AF1-Type

The Nike North 354 Drop-Type 60 and AF1-Type both release on July 15, 2019 at select stores like solebox. The Drop-Type LX retails for a fair 80 €, while the AF1-Type goes for 140 €.

In other news, adidas also presents a re-interpretation of archival styles with the EQT Gazelle.

Pics via solebox