Latest Pickup: Nike Air Force 1 "Blue Lightning"

Last year, the label with the swoosh celebrated the 40th anniversary of the legendary Nike Air Force 1 and brought numerous unusual colour combinations and special editions of the icon onto the market over the course of the months. Anyone who thinks that Nike will now slowly scale back production for the new year is very much mistaken. The sporting goods manufacturer will continue to release an incredible number of colourways and special editions in 2023 and a lot of releases have already been announced and published.

Among them is this extremely appealing Nike Air Force 1 "Blue Lightning", which has been available at Nike and selected retailers since January 12th. For this special edition, the sneaker was mostly wrapped in a deep black, with bright accents making this release a real eye-catcher. With this, the label combines a simple design approach with exciting details, so that even fans of minimalism get their money's worth.

At first glance, the latest version of the iconic Nike Air Force 1 clearly makes use of the timeless "Triple Black" colourway, as almost every element of the shoe has been wrapped in a deep black. For example, the soles, the base and overlays, the laces, the lining and also the tongues present the dark aesthetic.

It is all the more surprising that the sneaker is still an absolute eye-catcher despite the high proportion of black and the simplicity that goes with it. The iridescent swooshes with an iridescent effect are particularly responsible for this. They show off a bright blue that shines from the most diverse perspectives and gives the release its name.

There are also other details that ensure that the sneaker immediately catches the eye. Embroidered mini swooshes in silver have been placed on the front outer side, which perfectly match the shimmering look of the large logo. The "AIR" strokes on the midsoles and the branding on the tongues also make use of the noble silver. Finally, the colour is also used on the heel caps and gives the "Blue Lightning" the final touch.

Even though we can look forward to a brand new design, the familiar features of the Nike Air Force 1 remain of course. Accordingly, we can expect the popular Nike Air cushioning again, which is made even more comfortable by additional foam in the midsole.

The upper is made of durable leather in the usual manner, which also provides a sleek look. The perforations in the toe box provide the necessary airiness, while the low-cut shoe collar with its padding is responsible for additional comfort.

The rubber outsole is of course equipped with the typical traction pattern, which provides the desired grip. All in all, you can look forward to a comfortable wearing experience with the usual robustness of the Air Force 1.

The Nike Air Force 1 "Blue Lightning" is a perfect mix of simple design and eye-catching accents. Despite its high proportion of black and the minimalism associated with it, the sneaker manages to catch everyone's eye immediately and thus attract a lot of attention. In addition, we can expect the typical Air Force 1 quality, which promises both durability and excellent comfort. If the "Triple Black" colourway is simply too boring for you, you should definitely give the Nike Air Force 1 "Blue Lightning" a try. The sneaker is still available in a full size run for 130€ in the Nike Online Shop. Check out the link to go directly to the online shop.