Jeff Staple’s famous series of “Pigeon” Nike SB Dunk Lows have celebrated the rats of the sky, and at least one Air Force 1 is about to pay tribute to the real thing.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Black Rat will do a convincing impression of the rodent’s fur for an October release. Faux fur forms the Swoosh, foxing and mustache — the latter features a mean set of eyes poking out. Black leather with a heavier degree of wrinkling than usual is used for the rest of the upper, while rat tail pink pops up via the “NYC” tongue patch logo, midsole “Air” mark and a translucent outsole.
For those that find this sneaker a tad too lifelike, another version of the AF1 will release first with callouts to the subway and a much more subtle rat cue. Gray suede dresses the entirety of the upper with a matching midsole and another translucent pink outsole. Faint pink trim can also be made out on the Swoosh, while a pink suede ribbon on the heel hangs off at the end like a tail and a removable tag replicates the look of the Metrocard.
In the wider fur department, Nike recently dropped another Air Force 1 with heavy orange shag treatment reminiscent of Gritty, the mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers, and a purple follow-up is expected in the fall.
These iterations have come as part of a particularly playful streak for the classic sneaker that’s included prints galore , a resurgence in patent leather and ornamentation including loafer hardware and floral appliqués .
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