Some trainers need the right trousers, colour or mood. Air Force 1 rarely asks for much. The shape has been doing the everyday job for decades, with a solid sole, clean upper and enough weight to sit comfortably under denim, cargos or track pants.
At Pro:Direct Lifestyle, men's Nike Air Force 1 trainers go well beyond the standard white AF1. The range includes Air Force 1 '07, Flyknit 2.0, Low Retro, LV8, Premium and tougher GTX or Vibram versions, giving you a few different ways to wear one of Nike's most familiar shoes.
Nike Air Force 1 '07
Air Force 1 '07 is still the reference point. Leather through the upper keeps the shoe structured, while the thick sole gives it more presence than the slimmer trainers currently moving through the category.
White Nike Air Force 1 trainers remain the obvious classic. They work because there is very little to think about. Black pairs are easier to put through bad weather and regular wear, while seasonal colours give the same shape a little more personality.
If you want an AF1 and do not need anything unusual, start here.
Air Force 1 Flyknit, LV8 and Retro Styles
Air Force 1 Flyknit 2.0 changes the feel considerably. The knitted upper takes some of the weight and stiffness out of the traditional leather build, making it a useful option if you like AF1 but want something lighter on foot.
LV8 versions keep the classic shape but play more with materials, colour and detailing. They are usually the place to look when you want an Air Force 1 that feels less like the standard pair everyone already knows.
Air Force 1 Low Retro goes back through Nike's archive for older colour blocking and finishes, while Premium and LX editions bring different textures and materials into the mix without changing the basic AF1 shape.
There are tougher options too. GTX and Vibram versions make more sense if your pair is likely to see wet pavements and colder months rather than spending its life trying to stay box-fresh.
Find Your Men's Air Force 1
The main decision is usually simple. Go Air Force 1 '07 for the classic leather pair. Flyknit if you want less weight. LV8 or Retro if colour and detail are doing more of the deciding. GTX and Vibram versions are there when everyday wear includes actual weather.
Then pick the colour. White is still the cleanest route, black is the practical one, and seasonal colourways give you something less obvious without moving away from the Air Force 1 shape.
Browse men's Nike Air Force 1 trainers at Pro:Direct Lifestyle by size and colour, including Air Force 1 '07, Flyknit, LV8, Retro and the wider AF1 range.
