Air Force 1 '07 sneakers Men product image (primary)
A pair of low-top black sneakers shown from a three-quarter front angle; visible features include smooth leather upper, perforated toe box, stitched Swoosh overlays, tonal laces, and a textured rubber midsole with AIR embossing.

Nike

Air Force 1 '07 Sneakers Men

4.8/5 (55)
CA$150.00CAD
In Stock

The Nike Air Force 1 '07 is a low-top basketball-inspired sneaker constructed with a full-grain leather upper, mesh lining, and a foam midsole with Nike Air cushioning. Originally designed for basketball in 1982, it is now primarily used as a casual everyday shoe that pairs with most outfits. Based on user feedback, the shoe fits large (consider sizing down), but the leather creases easily and some users report stiffness, so comfort may vary.

Material
Full-grain leather upper
Gender
male
Style
classic, streetwear, casual
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Color

BlackWhite

Size

788.599.51010.51111.51213

Specifications

Classic basketball sneaker with full-grain leather upper and Nike Air cushioning.

Full-grain leather, perforated ventilation, padded collar, removable footbed, foam midsole with Air cushioning, rubber outsole.

Material
Full-grain leather upper
Style
classic, streetwear, casual
Occasion
casual, everyday
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Additional Attributes

  • Smooth full-grain leather upper
  • Front perforations for ventilation
  • Mesh lining
  • Padded collar and tongue
  • Removable foam footbed with arch support
  • Lightweight foam midsole with Nike Air cushioning
  • Rubber outsole with heritage pivot circles
  • Stitched overlays
  • Original basketball silhouette since 1982

Product Insights

The Nike Air Force 1 '07 is a hip-hop essential carrying decades of cultural cachet, rooted in Harlem and immortalized by Nelly's anthem, yet it demands compromise: its full-grain leather creases instantly and requires a 4–5 day break-in with potential blisters, while each 472g shoe delivers a planted, fatigue-inducing ride. The silhouette, unchanged since 1982 with a sleeker '07 retool, runs half size large and pairs best with wide-leg pants. At $150 CAD, it undercuts the '01 retro but competes with the Adidas Samba, trading material refinement for unparalleled legacy—a worn pair is prized in vintage circles, and its removable footbed and ventilation add daily utility after break-in.

Verified claims

Hip-hop legacy
The Air Force 1 has been a hip-hop essential since the 1980s, from Harlem's Uptowns to Nelly's 2002 anthem.
Collector origin
The Air Force 1's 1984 Color of the Month created limited-edition sneaker collecting, and its silhouette is unchanged since 1982.
Silhouette
The '07 retool introduced a sleeker shape with a taller, more squared toebox that became the standard for all general-release AF1 Lows.
Branding details
The '07 uses a rectangular metal AF1 dubrae and a consistent Nike Air Force 1 tongue label.
Leather aging
Creases appear within hours; the leather softens after 4–5 days and gains patina over months.
Leather quality
Full-grain leather creases instantly, often seen as cheap, but develops character with wear.
Comfort
4-5 day break-in with blisters; 472g per shoe leads to fatigue on long walks.
Value
At $150 CAD, the '07 is $35 cheaper than the '01 retro and competes with Adidas Samba, but its hip-hop cachet offsets material quality.
Sizing
Runs half size large; go down half for standard-width feet; 97mm last fits wide feet.
Break-in
Stiff leather upper softens after 4–5 days of wear, then conforms to foot.
Weight
Each shoe weighs 472 g, 132 g more than Stan Smith; planted feel but faster fatigue.
Fit
Works best with wide-leg and cropped pants; the 32 mm sole and thick leather maintain the silhouette.
Cultural legacy
Rooted in hip-hop and Harlem culture; a worn pair is prized in vintage circles, but some find it conservative.
Style
A chunky silhouette ideal for loose fits, with a cultural legacy from decades of hip-hop history.
Cushioning
Buyers report a planted, fatiguing ride from the 472 g weight and thick Air sole, dividing comfort opinions.
Orthotic compatibility
Removable foam footbed allows replacement with custom orthotics.
Ventilation
Mesh lining and perforated toe box improve airflow during wear.
Daily wear
After break-in, it offers all-day comfort and durability for daily wear, though some report recent quality decline.
Origin story
Baltimore retailers revived the Air Force 1 in 1985, creating the first limited-edition drops.
Design lineage
The '07 model is the standard platform since 2007, true to the 1982 silhouette.

Product record

Title
Air Force 1 '07 Sneakers Men
Brand
Nike
Price
150 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Air Force 1 '07 sneakers Men product image (primary)
01

Product

A pair of low-top black sneakers shown from a three-quarter front angle; visible features include smooth leather upper, perforated toe box, stitched Swoosh overlays, tonal laces, and a textured rubber midsole with AIR embossing.

  • SilhouetteLow-top athletic sneaker pair shown at a three-quarter front-right angle with the left shoe slightly forward of the right shoe.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.90 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Upper materialSmooth leather-like upper panels with visible stitching along overlays and seams; finish appears matte to low-sheen.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.84 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Toe boxRounded toe box with a grid of small perforations in the vamp.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.63 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Swoosh overlayLarge stitched Swoosh-shaped overlay on the lateral sides of both shoes, cut from the same black material as the upper.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Lacing and tongueFlat black laces threaded through eyelets over a padded tongue; tongue top has an embossed patch area but the small text is not fully legible at this resolution.Partial
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Metal lace tagSmall rectangular metal lace tag (dubrae) positioned near the bottom center of the laces on each shoe with raised characters.
    2 regionsx 0.47 · y 0.69 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Midsole and outsoleThick black rubber midsole with a horizontal seam line and a textured rubber outsole; 'AIR' is embossed on the lateral heel area of the midsole.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Embossed midsole textAIR
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.79 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a white background with even diffuse lighting, soft shadow beneath the shoes, and no props or packaging visible.

  • Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, even lighting that produces subtle shadows under the shoes toward the front-right.
  • Shot compositionShoes positioned centrally in the lower half of the frame in a three-quarter front orientation; top third of image is empty white space.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution product photograph with clear detail and crisp edges.

Colors

matte black· upper#131314black rubber· midsole and outsolepolished silver· metal lace tag
Air Force 1 '07 sneakers Men product image 2
02

Product

Side-profile view of a low-top sneaker showing a stitched leather upper, padded textile collar, perforated toe box, tonal stitched logo, flat laces, and a thick rubber cupsole with an embossed AIR mark.

  • Side profileLeft-facing side profile of a low-top sneaker shown on a flat plane; full lateral quarter, toe, midsole, and heel are visible.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.94 · h 0.58 (high)
  • Upper material and panelsSmooth leather upper composed of multiple stitched panels with visible topstitching along seams and around the swoosh-shaped overlay.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.70 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Stitched lateral logoTonal stitched swoosh-shaped overlay on the lateral side integrated into upper paneling.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Toe perforationsRowed perforations on the toe box arranged in a pattern of small round holes.
    1 regionx 0.70 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Lacing and tongueFlat tonal laces threaded through stitched eyelet panels over a padded tongue; laces tied off-screen beyond top edge of image.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.26 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Padded collar and liningLow padded collar with visible textured textile lining at the shoe opening and around the ankle.
    1 regionx 0.09 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high)
  • Rubber midsoleThick tonal rubber midsole with a narrow horizontal seam near its top edge and slight gloss contrast along the seam.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Embossed text on midsoleAIR
    1 regionx 0.09 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Outsole tread visibleTextured rubber outsole edge with ridged tread pattern visible along the bottom front and heel edges.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.80 · w 0.92 · h 0.14 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a plain white background showing even lighting and minimal shadow; shoe centered horizontally with full lateral view.

  • Background and compositionPlain white background with the shoe placed centrally and occupying the lower half of the frame.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a faint shadow beneath the shoe and slight specular highlights on leather surfaces.
  • Image orientationLeft-facing lateral side view filling the frame horizontally with small margins at left and right edges.

Colors

matte black· leather upper#0D0D0Eblack rubber· rubber midsole#0D0E12deep black textile· textile collar lining
Air Force 1 '07 sneakers Men product image 3
03

Product

Pair of low-top black leather sneakers shown from a top-down view, showing uppers, laces, tongues, collars, insoles and front perforations.

  • Overall silhouetteTwo low-top sneakers viewed from above with rounded toe boxes, visible side Swoosh outlines, padded collars and flat rubber midsoles.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.03 · w 0.92 · h 0.94 (high)
  • Upper material and finishSmooth pebbled leather upper panels with stitched seams and layered leather overlays around the toe, eyestay, and quarter.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Toe perforationsRows of small round perforations arranged on each toe box for ventilation.
    2 regionsx 0.13 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Lacing and dubraeFlat woven laces threaded through six pairs of eyelets with a small rectangular metal dubrae near the bottom of the laces on each shoe.
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Dubrae textAF1
    2 regionsx 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.07 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.24 · w 0.07 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Tongue embossingNIKE AIR text embossed on each tongue, visible as shallow pressed lettering in the leather tongue panels.Partial
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.35 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.35 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Insole graphic left82 inside a decorative crest
    1 regionx 0.17 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Insole graphic rightNIKE AIR AIR FORCE 1 arranged inside a decorative crest
    1 regionx 0.61 · y 0.74 · w 0.23 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Swoosh outlineSubtle stitched Swoosh outline visible on the lateral quarters of both shoes in the same black leather material.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.65 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium)

Other

Top-down studio shot on a white background with soft shadows; even diffuse lighting and slight shadow to the right edge of the right shoe.

  • Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing both shoes symmetrically with slight gap between them.
  • Background and shadowsPlain white background with subtle soft shadows beneath and slightly to the right of the shoes.
  • Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp detail and even lighting, minimal glare on leather.

Colors

matte black· upper leather#0D0D0Etextile black· laces and collar lining#121215polished silver· metal dubraelight gray· insole graphics

Customer Reviews

55 total
4.8

55 reviews · out of 5

Tennis man

Michel R.

très solide

I love it very satisfied

Eduarda C.

I love it very satisfied

good

Donghwan

good

Très bon produit, abordable et résistant

François C.

Les seules chaussures qui survivent au-delà d’un an dans les pieds de nos ados actifs.

Nike Air Force 1

Carol C.

Livraison rapide

Cadeau

melanie r.

Mon fils les adore. Très confortables et beau style.

sans plus

Genevieve

sans plus

Cadeau réussi!

Geraldine L.

J’ai acheté ces souliers pour mon neveu qui les adore!!!! Rigide au début mais hyper confortable par la suite ! Très heureuse de mon achat :))

Les meilleurs speakers au monde.

Jimmy

Les meilleurs speakers au monde.

Nike AirForce1

Sandra J.

Beaux souliers, confortables et parfait!!!

essentials

Stefan S.

can't go wrong with a pair of these....for every occasion

Merci

Kévin M.

Merci

well made, but not a hit with the missus

Barry J.

I liked them, but the wife said they look like old men's shoes, who am I to argue?!!

Parfait pour mon fils.

emmanuelle p.

Parfait pour mon fils.

Great shoes

Josephine L.

Very well made. Grandson loves them.

très confortable

Gérald I.

très confortable, je recommande

C’est du Nike

Ludmilla D.

Bonne qualité prix. Confortable Un classique

Classic

Victoria P.

Claims AF1

Parfait bonne qualité prix

Joseph T.

Parfait bonne qualité prix

Awsome

Zachary B.

Awsome

Fast delivery

Cori C.

Fit’s good was fast delivery to where we live would order from here again

Great shoes

Clayton M.

Saved $10 over anywhere else they were being sold.

Classy shoes

Sami

Classy shoes

Très bien

Judith M.

Merci j’ai Vraiment aimé👌👌👌

Classic

Laura M.

I always buy a pair of these every five years or so when they get broken down, but they’re so comfortable and classic, they go with everything.

Très beau sneaker

Linda B.

Acheté pour mon fils, c'est toujours gagnant le sneaker Nike.

Parfaite!

Véronique L.

Parfaite!

Parfait

Audray F.

Livraison rapide.

Quality is really good

Donato C.

Quality is really good

Very good! Met my expectations

Maria

Very good! Met my expectations

Un trésor de soulier

Yves G.

Je chausse ces souliers depuis plus de 10 ans, après avoir essayé d'autres marques. Confortables, bons pour toutes circonstances, en particulier quand on doit porter une orthèse.

Ado très heureux!

nathalie d.

Ces chaussures sont parfaites

Q quatre saisons

Michel F.

Belle confection…robuste….confortable….beau design…..passe partout….noir c est l idéal…..et 4 saisons….

Une excellente chaussure

Ioan

Une excellente chaussure

Très bon service

Personne i.

Rapide et fonctionnel (service en ligne)

Parfais

Carl N.

Rapide et efficace

Nike Air Force 1

Orfej S.

Le must have de chaque homme.

Service

Guest

Good quality from Simons. Genuine leather.

Fraude

Jean B.

Simplement pour vous dire que la carte de crédit avec laquelle les achats ont été effectué avait été Cloné (fraude) Le nom et le numéro de ergo de téléphone était bon Seulement l adresse de livraison était frauduleuse

AAA

Ben H.

AAA

Un classique!

Nathalie L.

Ces chaussures ne déçoivent jamais! Un grand classique!

Nephew Xmas Present

Chantal S.

he loved them

Parfait

MARC-ANTOINE L.

Livraison rapide et exactitude de la taille !

Air force ones

Michelle R.

Air force ones

It's a very good and

Sebastien

It's a very good and confortable product. THANKS

Je les adores!

Simon T.

Confortable, stylé! Fit légèrement grand pour moi personnellement! Mais sinon top qualité!!

super bien

Julian B.

super bien

Confortable

Alain B.

Qualité très bien!

Satisfaction complète

Caroline P.

Parfait

Stylé à point

Lucie G.

Magnifique! Mon garçon les adorent!!!

Adoré de mon fils

Anne B.

Ils sont exactement ce que mon fils voulait. Confortable et au look irréprochable!

Excellent service at Simons

Katherine O.

I went to Simon’s to get my daughter Air Force 1 sneakers. Excellent shoes. But even more, fantastic, distinctive and quality customer service.

Achat en ligne chaussures de sport Nike Force 1

Fateh H.

Oui, je recommande cet article.

Très satisfaite

Isabelle C.

Très satisfaite

Je suis satisfait

ARNAUD B.

Livraison rapide. C’est ce à quoi je m’attendais.

Reddit Insights

5 threads · r/Sneakers, r/IndianFashionAddicts, r/mensfashionadvice

Reddit's consensus on the Nike Air Force 1 '07: a timeless, versatile classic, but plagued by worsening quality and comfort issues.

mixed sentiment95% match

While many praise the shoe's iconic status and outfit compatibility, numerous complaints about declining quality, quick creasing, and uncomfortable fit create a mixed overall sentiment.

Themes

Quality and Material Declinenegative
Comfort and Fitmixed
Classic Style and Versatilitypositive
Comparisons to Alternativesmixed

Use Cases

  • Everyday versatile sneaker that matches most casual outfits

Watch Out For

highCrease very easily, often within hours of first wear.
mediumUncomfortable and stiff; may cause blisters or foot pain.
mediumHeavy and bulky, not ideal for those who prefer lightweight shoes.
highPoor quality leather leads to quick deterioration.
lowSizing runs large; consider half-size down.

Compared To

vs Onitsuka Tiger

Suggested as a lighter, more comfortable, and higher quality alternative, though more expensive.

vs Adidas Samba and Puma Suede

Often recommended as better quality options at a similar price point.

Source Threads

  • Air Force 1 as a timeless classic

    It's a classic that goes with almost everything.

    u/NeilMcCauley88r/SneakersView thread →

  • Heavy weight and comparison to Onitsuka Tiger

    If you're into sneakers and just starting out and do not wanting something heavy then I would suggest onitsuka tiger, they're obviously more expensive than AF1 but they're comfy and light and the quality is amazing.

    u/Goosegod95r/IndianFashionAddictsView thread →

  • Classic look with poor leather quality

    clean AF1s are classic, go with everything and look great. leather quality is not good but there are some higher quality ones (a ma maniere)

    u/robbiegoodwinr/mensfashionadviceView thread →

  • Consistently poor materials and better alternatives

    They always have been, at least for the past 25 years which is as far as I can remember. I get your point, nowadays are even worse than before, but the classic all white AF1 lows are made of the chapest plasticly materials. People still wear them because they're a staple of pop culture, but they've always been trash in terms of quality. There are better alternatives for the same price point, like Adidas Samba or Puma Suede.

    u/EnergyOutside4360r/SneakersView thread →

  • Extreme discomfort and stiffness

    AF1s feel like walking on wooden blocks. I do not understand people who say they are comfortable the midsoles of mine have 0 give.

    u/SwissCreationsr/SneakersView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-footwear/sneakers/air-force-1-07-sneakers-men--5821-21101?colourId=1
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