Nike’s Double-Denim Air Force 1 Dares to Be Different

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNike’s Double-Denim Air Force 1 Dares to Be Different2 minutes ago in SneakersStunning denim sneakers? Well, that's just in Nike's genes. The denim Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 is a blue jean dream, set atop a sorbet-esque outsole and matching orange stitching that give the shoe a tropical aura.The upper features two-toned denim paneling with light-wash swatches juxtaposed against dark-wash patches, giving the denim sneaker some additional variation.Typically, denim on denim is a stylistic faux pas, but Nike dares to change that narrative. The swoosh already knows a thing or two about great jeans, as proven by everything from a Morant's lightwash AF1 sneaker to a crisp and cushy Air Max sandal. However, this two-tone double-denim experimentation takes things one step further, delivering even more ornate denim-ified kicks. Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Add on the exclusive lore surrounding Kobe Bryant's dark wash sneaker, and this denim dazzler just keeps getting better.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.See, this specific Denim AF1 sneaker was originally made as a 1-of-1 for Kobe Bryant in 2006, and now, 20 years later, Nike is releasing the shoe to the masses. Took a few decades, but we made it.The Canadian tuxedo of a sneaker will be available on the Nike website for $140. Finally, a way to pick your jeans.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendJust Like Any Father, the Dad Model of Nike's Jordans Still Has a Story to TellNike's Effortlessly Sleek Running Shoe Is a Breath of Fresh Air. LiterallyThis Is Literally the Cadillac of Nike SneakersA New York Vintage Shop Is Behind Nike's Freshest Soccer SneakerWhat To Read NextNike’s Double-Denim Air Force 1 Dares to Be DifferentBvlgari Served Decadence for Dinner How HEAD Tennis Brings Community To the CourtSporting Lakers Purple, This Nike AF1 Is Legacy in Its Purest FormVans' Gigantic Skate Shoe Is Refreshingly DifferentASICS Mule-ifies Its Most Iconic Techy Dad Shoe