Acronym’s Strangest Air Force 1 is Yet to Come

I don’t think anyone would deny that this week’s Acronym x Nike Lunar Force 1 collaboration, nike free run 3 with the giant attention-grabbing zipper integrated right into the upper, is a bit out of the ordinary. But here’s the thing: It’s not even the strangest Acronym Air Force 1 of the season.

Looking like a cross between the Riccardo Tisci AF1s, a Tech Fleece hoodie and a hardware store, nike free 3 v3 the Acronym x Nike Air Force 1 Downtown boot takes that honor. It boasts an ultra-high boot cut that appears to be comprised of Tech Fleece, with tonal leather adding a premium touch to the forefoot and eyestay.

Add to that a zipper on the medial side and all sorts of straps and plastic buckles — in keeping with Acronym’s sartorial sensibilities — and this is unquestionably one of the most unique Air Force 1s ever seen. Oh, and the sole sports the slimmed-down AF1 Downtown tooling, because god forbid this not be sleek and minimal.

No word yet on a release date, but head below for plenty more looks at the Acronym x Nike Air Force 1 Downtown boot.