Nike J Force 1 x Jacquemus

This unique Nike J Force 1 Low LX SP is covered in subtle branding effects that indicate its collaborative roots. All-white leather covers the upper, shaping the overlays in the forefoot and heel, as well as the toe box and midfoot panels. Lines of ventilation holes stretch out over the toe to provide aeration around the foot, and the eyestay is tied together with white laces that end in swoosh-imprinted leather tags. A silver lace dubrae etched with JF1 text lies at one end of the eyestay, while a tongue label with J Force 1 lettering and a swoosh sewn into it sits at the other.

White mesh fills out the inside of the shoe, and the insole has the name of Nike’s partner in this design, Jacquemus, printed on top of it beside a swoosh. The same dual-branding occurs on the heel panel as well, which has each company’s logo debossed into it. Within the centre of each midfoot panel, there is a delicate silver swoosh, which lends the sneaker a classy look. Around the edge of the outer, white lacing can be seen alternating with white rubber, a leather tag emerging from its end in the lateral heel. This is where the alternative sole unit has been hand-woven to the upper for a distinctive design.

Square-shaped nodes are set in lines across the bottom of the rubber outsole, whose white surface is dotted with black speckles. This resembles the waffle sole seen on other Nike sneakers while also providing excellent grip underfoot. Lastly, the word “Jacquemus” is written in reverse under the heel so that it imprints itself into soft surfaces the correct way up as the wearer walks in it.