Jared Ebanks Since 2014 Nike has continued to pay tribute to one of the winningest owners in all of sports, Robert Kraft, outfitting the heralded Air Force 1 and its various subsequent styles in the New England Patriots tonal spectrum. From the AF1 Low Ultra, AF1 High and Lunar Air Force 1, amongst a myriad of other disparate models, it was only a matter of time before the 40th anniversary silhouette took up the navy, red and white once again.
Utilizing its Flyknit model for its latest homage, the tightly knit construction of the upper bears the teams deep “Navy Blue” that additionally treats the laces and tips of the tread done in a glossy finish. Titular red hues enter the fray through the threaded eye stays, trim of the Swoosh and sole unit that wraps along the entirety of the model. Further brightening the dominant blue ensemble, the midfoots embroidered Swoosh proffers a crisp white shade thats color-matched along the debossed “AIR” midsole underfoot.
Concluding the sampling of Patriot-associated tones, grey suedes anchor the tongue and heel tab whereas nylon builds out the sock liner. Various insignias pay tribute to the historic franchise such as the six embroidered stars below the R.K.K branded dubraes which resemble the organizations six Super Bowl Rings and the Flying Elvis logo accompanying the back tab and insoles.
Enjoy official images of the Air Force 1 Flyknit “Robert Kraft” below while we sit tight on further release details as they’re made available by the Beaverton-based brand.
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WHERE TO BUY
Nike Air Force 1 Flyknit "RKK"
US 10/28/2022 Friday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nike SNKRS US | Standard | Check Site |
