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It’s official, world-famous jeweller, Tiffany & Co, and sneaker giant, Nike are teaming up. Updating the Nike Air Force 1 with a luxury makeover. It will follow on from a recent surge of high-end collaborations. With Nike trying to replicate the success of their collaboration last year with Louis Vuitton.
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What you need to know
The shoe comes in beautiful black suede with hits of their classic Tiffany Blue on the swooshes. Rope laces and italicised Tiffany lettering in silver detail the tongue. And a silver engraved piece attached at the heel references Tiffany & Co’s jewellery background. Leather detailing is present around the eyelets and on the heel tab. And more Tiffany blue is visible on the insole and the circle parts of the sole’s traction pattern. These details combine to create a sleek silhouette, that revels in the subtlety of its features. We have also seen a reversed pair, whereby the Tiffany blue color takes up most of the shoe. At this point however, we can assume that colorway will be a friends and family release.
What most people have compared the shoes to, was their unofficial collaboration back in 2005. When Nike first collaborated with Diamond Supply Co. on a pair of “Aqua Blue” Nike SB Dunk Lows. What was special about the pair, as well as being super successful, was their use of Tiffany’s classic blue hue. Hence, they are often referred to as the “Tiffany” Dunks. Therefore, for Tiffany & Co themselves to finally take on a Nike silhouette has drawn several comparisons between their silhouette and Diamond Supply Co.’s. Giving sneaker fans a wave of nostalgia for the original days of the SB Dunks.
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When and Where will they be available?
The Tiffany and Co Air Force 1 is currently set to release on March 7th, for $400. But it will also release alongside several silver accessories sold separately. These include a shoehorn, and a toothbrush, referencing sneakerheads’ classic method for cleaning their kicks. After its release, you will be able to buy and sell the Nike Air Force 1 Low Tiffany & Co right here at WOOVIN.
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