Nike Air Force 1 GORE-TEX

The dark colour palette of these Nike Air Force 1 Gore-Tex sneakers gives them a sophisticated look. Black starts things off underfoot, where it covers the whole outsole tread, from the circular grooves beneath the forefoot and heel to the lugs and star shapes around its edges. Atop this sits an Air midsole in a slightly lighter shade of Anthracite. It has Air text embossed onto its lateral side and a recessed line full of broad stitching around its top edge, both of which add intriguing aesthetic elements to the design.

Meanwhile, the upper returns to black, with this dark hue coating the durable tumbled leather sections in the forefoot and heel, as well as the mesh textile of the toe box, tongue and midfoot. Gore-Tex waterproofing has been used across all these parts, making the shoe resistant to rain and providing protection against a range of weather conditions. Within the sneaker, the inner lining and insoles are also black, though Anthracite Nike Air text can be made out on the latter feature. A similar branding effect plays out on the heel panel, whose Nike Air lettering is embroidered into its surface. On the tongue patch, Barely Grey Gore-Tex branding shares the space with a set of black Nike text. Lastly, the word “Gore-Tex” has been intricately sewn into the lateral heel in Barely Grey stitching. It sits just behind the sleek leather swoosh, adding a lighter detail that boasts the practical nature of this refined model.