NYC-born artist, STASH, and Oregon’s biggest sportswear aficionados have a sparkling history - one laden in shades of blue splashed across waterproof textiles and numerous silhouettes; however, 2003’s London exclusive Air Force 1 High was a little different.
A model once known by some of its fandom as the Air Force Zero, the pictured version of Kilgore’s 1982 high top features that signature repeated textile pattern made iconic by STASH himself - whilst not completely visible by means of handheld device, each minute detail takes on the image of a spray nozzle.
We know you love a freebie, in fact why delve into a sneaker’s backstory without acknowledging everything on the surface beforehand? Let us riddle you a little something; blue flightcase alongside the shoebox itself, keys for access and a CD containing animated work by @chrislaw, @stevenbryden and @tekano.bob.
You best believe details found throughout this pair are that of incredible stature - in order to set itself apart from New York or even Tokyo’s exclusive, unique @mrstash graphics could be seen peeking through the outsole’s looking-glass. All of the above, below and in-between led towards this particular version being voted as industry’s BEST Air Force 1 of all time at a 25th Anniversary event in NYC; every votee finding themselves on the receiving end of an updated version donning ‘One Night Only’ at its rear. With over one THOUSAND pairs to choose from, THESE came out on top.
Some number crunching before calling it quits - 250 units shipped to London, 250 for New York and 500 made their way to Tokyo.
