Retro sensibilities are abruptly turning into a significant driver of Nike’s present Air Drive 1 technique. The vary of canvas Air Drive 1 variants reviving the mannequin’s 90’s association was a critical indication of that reality, however a return to the patent leather-based stylings of the 2000s has solely been rising in latest months. It’s once more a spotlight for the shoe’s newest version, a black and “Armory Blue” do-up of the Nike Air Drive 1 Low.
Whereas the shiny materials all the time makes for an attention-grabbing shoe, the Air Drive 1 Low “Armory Blue” applies every part else in comparatively normal trend. An ice blue sole and tongue tag breaks up a monochromatic palette all through, executed with stealthy patent leather-based panels on the toe and heel and white laces and branding notes. In case you have a tendency to decorate in step with Y2K developments, these needs to be proper up your alley, however once more, this isn’t a shoe that reinvents the wheel. What’s maybe extra intriguing is the inclusion of a tech booklet harkening to the unique 1984 advert for the Air Drive 1 Excessive, notably referenced with a hangtag attaché included together with toothbrushes within the 2022 run of anniversary pairs.
As a real GR, the Nike Air Drive 1 Low “Black/Armory Blue” ought to materialize on Nike.com someday within the coming weeks, retailing for $125 upon arrival. Our Sneaker Launch Dates web page could have any up to date data on this pair as its launch nears nearer. Within the meantime, benefit from the full suite of official pictures included beneath.
