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Collaborations on the Air Force 1 Low can feel… cheap. The traditionally all-white silhouette has been subject to some pretty lazy makeovers in the last few years, best exemplified by Travis Scott’s “Utopia” AF1, which slapped brown “Utopia” text on the lateral heel of the GR Triple White AF1. However, there are instances where adding minimal details can elevate the sneaker, like with Sushi Club’s upcoming Uptown.
If you’re unfamiliar with Sushi Club, the restaurant/clothing brand is the brainchild of Chris Stamp and Nobu Matsuhisa, the world-renowned chef behind Nobu. We previously saw Sushi Club’s New York and Beverly Hills locations get their own Triple White AF1s, which were essentially GR Air Forces with the restaurant's logos applied to the insole and lateral heel. The $275 AF1s launched in limited quantities, but this latest collab will be more widely available and come in at a more affordable price.
Even with the retail price being lowered from $275 to $150, the upper features a premium tumbled leather and hairy suede Swoosh overlays. Sushi Club is debossed onto the lateral mudguard, while the brand’s chopstick logo is added to a custom lace dubrae. Final details include metallic silver Sushi Club text on the insole, debossed Nike Air and Sushi Club branding on the tongue tag and heel, respectively, and a white-on-white midsole.
The Sushi Club x Nike Air Force 1 Low will release September 12 via Sushi Club. A raffle will open on the 10th, with winners selected on the 12th. Expect a Nike SNKRS release on September 30. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $150. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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