Nike Air Force 1 '07 Next Nature

Sustainable materials have been used to create this NIke Air Force 1 ‘07 Next Nature, while its mostly white construction maintains a classic sneaker look. In fact, at least 20% of the weight of the shoe is made up of recycled components. For example, the speckled gray outsole features reused rubber. This has been formed into the same ringed grip patterns as seen on other AF1 designs, ensuring that it still has excellent traction. The midsole has a similar external appearance, though its surface has a more off-white tone and Air lettering on its lateral heel that reveals the use of Nike’s soft cushioning system within.

The upper has been made with white synthetic leather, and everything is held together with glues that were produced without the use of animal products, making the sneaker entirely vegan as well. Dual lines of stitching hold together the forefoot mudguard and the toe box and connect the rear overlay to the midfoot. Meanwhile, a single line of thread traces the edge of the eyestay, heel panel and swooshes. These last features swoop in white across the midfoot and rear sections to disappear under the panel on the heel, which itself has white Nike Air text embroidered into it.

On the tongue, the Nike Air branding comes in black, with an extra line reading “Air Force 1” underneath. Within the shoe, a bright flash of color is visible as the insole is a striking tone of lime green. Onto its surface, the pinwheel of swooshes known as the Nike Sunburst has been printed in black. This eye-catching logo indicates the shoe’s environmentally friendly credentials while also having an intriguing look. Finally, a Metallic Silver lace dubrae adds a gleaming final touch to the top of the foot, its polished surface etched with neat AF1 lettering.