This rendition of the Nike Book 1 pays tribute to Flagstaff, Arizona, and its ponderosa pine forests. They sport a fir nubuck upper that features a topographical pattern inspired by and representing the city’s rugged landscape. Large, white-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while the Arizona sunset serves as the backdrop for the Book 1 branding on the tongue. On the rear heel appears “FLAGSTAFF” and “NO SERVICE”, referencing the remoteness of the city. Underneath resides a fir midsole and a gum rubber outsole. The “Flagstaff” Nike Book…
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Forrest Gump” Nike Book 1 dropping January 24
This iteration of the Nike Book 1 draws inspiration from the Nike Cortez that Forrest Gump wore when he decided to do a bit of running. They sport a smooth white leather upper adorned on the sides with large, red Swooshes; the same hue also is present at the Nike and Book branding that is perched atop each respective tongue, but also at the Cortez-styled rear heel overlay. Additional Cortez-inspired details I included the serrated fringe of the eye rows, the stitching, and overlays near the collar that wraps the…
Read More”Barely Grape” Nike Book 1 coming this July
Is upcoming iteration of the Nike Book 1 sports a barely grape suede annd synthetic upper with reflective detailing. The glossy nests of the side Swooshes as well as the collar ads needed visual variety to the otherwise matte appearance of the rest of the upper. Book 1 branding appears on the front side of the tongue, while on the back features the first initials of the members of Booker’s family. On the rear heel, the lower portion of the rear pull tab reads “BOOK ONE.” Underneath the aforementioned upper…
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