Nike
Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave sneakers are men's low-top casual sneakers designed for everyday wear. They feature a genuine leather upper with basketweave woven panels on the toe box and quarter, mesh lining, front ventilation perforations, a padded collar and tongue, a padded footbed, and an embossed non-skid rubber outsole with "AIR" midsole branding. Model number IM5755; rated 5/5 from 1 review.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, mesh lining, rubber outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, streetwear, classic, retro, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Men's low-top Nike Air Force 1 sneakers with a genuine leather upper and retro basketweave detailing.
Genuine leather upper, mesh lining, front perforations for ventilation, padded collar and tongue, padded footbed, embossed non-skid rubber outer sole.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, mesh lining, rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- casual, streetwear, classic, retro, sporty
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, running-errands
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- genuine leather upper
- mesh lining
- front perforations for ventilation
- padded collar
- padded tongue
- padded footbed
- embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- low-top retro silhouette
- basketweave detailing
- model number IM5755
- Nike Air Force 1 Low
Product Insights
Built on standard Air Force 1 Low tooling with a premium basketweave upper. Basketweave texture is worked into leather panels, not loose woven strips. This basketweave version can feel tighter than a standard AF1 Low in the same size. Nike Air unit provides lightweight cushioning over a foam midsole and rubber outsole. Holds up OK if creasing doesn't bother you; overall an average, mass-manufactured sneaker. At 180 CAD, the premium leather and basketweave detailing sit over standard AF1 tooling.
Verified claims
- silhouette
- Built on standard Air Force 1 Low tooling with a premium basketweave upper.
- materials
- Genuine leather upper with mesh lining, textile sock and rubber outsole.
- upper_construction
- Basketweave texture is worked into leather panels, not loose woven strips.
- fit
- AF1s generally run big; Nike recommends half size down for a secure fit, or usual size for wide feet.
- fit
- This basketweave version can feel tighter than a standard AF1 Low in the same size.
- break_in
- Leather softens and molds to the foot over time.
- care_wear
- Avoid over-tightening laces to prevent excess creasing along the sides.
- sizing_tips
- Between sizes, thick socks with the larger size or an added insole can fine-tune fit.
- cushioning
- Nike Air unit provides lightweight cushioning over a foam midsole and rubber outsole.
- comfort
- Foam-and-air midsole is comfortable for all-day wear, but lacks proper arch support and lets toes slide forward.
- comfort
- Padded collar and tongue give a snug, comfortable fit and help prevent rubbing.
- outsole
- Rubber outsole with classic pivot circles delivers traction and durability; it is non-marking.
- construction
- Upper is strobel-stitched; outsole is glued and stitched with a real sidewall stitch.
- material_behavior
- Richer leather creases naturally and is meant to improve with wear like a high-quality baseball glove.
- durability
- Holds up OK if creasing doesn't bother you; overall an average, mass-manufactured sneaker.
- color
- Sand colorway is a pale, muted sand-beige, closer to beige/off-white than warm tan.
- styling
- Soft tonal sand palette makes it easy to style with neutral casual outfits.
- use_cases
- Lifestyle sneaker suited to everyday casual wear, not a performance basketball shoe.
- variants
- All eight sizes from US 8 to 12 in Sand are in stock at 180 CAD.
- sizing
- US 12 is the largest size offered; the run starts at US 8 with no 8.5.
Product record
- Title
- Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Nike
- Price
- 180 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 15 sourcesUses
Everyday street-style sneaker
A low-top sneaker for everyday and street wear, in the Air Force 1 silhouette that Nike's product director says became more about the streets than basketball. The retailer describes front perforations for better ventilation, a padded collar and tongue, and a padded footbed for comfort, with a non-skid rubber outsole and woven-panel detailing on the quarter and toe box. One leather expert's review notes the foam-and-air sole adds squish but that limited arch support can slide toes toward the front of the shoe.[1,2,3,4]
Retro Air Force 1s with basketball heritage
Nike credits the Air Force 1 as the first on-court basketball shoe with Nike Air technology, and Bruce Kilgore's design went on to shape Nike Basketball footwear on the court and in popular culture. As a retro edition of the Air Force 1, this sneaker carries that basketball heritage; according to Nike Sportswear footwear product director Dustin Tolliver, the line later became as much about the streets as the game.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a heritage-inspired low-top with a distinctive basketweave pattern on the toe box and side panels, set on a genuine leather upper in a pale cream Sand colorway. The padded collar and tongue plus a foam-and-air unit sole add comfortable squish underfoot, though a reviewer noted the lack of proper arch support can slide your toes toward the front of the shoe. Front perforations are said to aid ventilation, and the pair comes in men's sizes 8 through 12.[1,3,4,5,6] | Air Force 1 '07 Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a versatile everyday sneaker in the original low-top basketball silhouette, with a smooth full-grain leather upper, perforated toe box, padded collar and tongue, a removable foam footbed with arch support, and a lightweight foam midsole with soft Nike Air cushioning. Reviewers say it stays comfortable even after long hours on your feet, though the stiff leather takes roughly a week (about 4 to 5 days of consistent wear by one account) to break in. Sizing sources note the Air Force 1 '07 generally runs about half a size big, so sizing down half a size is commonly recommended for the best fit, and its classic look may feel conservative next to chunkier, trendier sneakers.[7,8,9,10] | Dunk Low Retro Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a classic low-top court sneaker with heritage roots in college basketball, featuring a synthetic leather upper that Nike says softens and gains vintage character with wear, front perforations for better ventilation, a padded collar and tongue, and a rubber non-skid outsole with a classic pivot circle. The foam midsole is described by Nike as offering lightweight, responsive cushioning, though some wearers find regular Dunks lacking in cushioning and suggest aftermarket insoles for comfort. Note that long-term wear can show scuffing, light staining, and midsole yellowing, per one review of a Dunk Low Retro pair.[11,12,13,14,15] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-facing low-top sneaker shown in profile. Smooth leather-like upper with woven-panel detail on quarter and toe box, stitched Swoosh overlay, padded collar, flat laces, and a chunky rubber midsole with embossed 'AIR'.
- View and orientationLateral side (outside) profile of a right-foot sneaker, shoe facing right with full sole visible.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.48 · w 0.94 · h 0.34 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth, matte leather-like upper panels around heel, eyestay, and toe perimeter.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.68 · h 0.25 (high) - Woven panelsCheckerboard-style woven panels visible on the midfoot quarter and over the toe box, composed of alternating raised and recessed rectangular strips.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.31 · h 0.15 (high) - Swoosh overlayCurved stitched Swoosh-shaped overlay in same color and material as upper, placed over the woven midfoot panel.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.53 · w 0.28 · h 0.17 (high) - Collar and heelPadded low collar with visible stitching lines and a heel tab panel; heel area is smooth and untextured.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.51 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Lacing and tongueFlat laces threaded through stitched eyelets; tongue is slightly padded and shows a small rectangular textile patch near its top (text on patch not legible).
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Sole and midsoleThick rubber midsole and outsole in the same beige color as the upper; outsole tread visible along the bottom edge with linear ridged pattern.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.73 · w 0.94 · h 0.14 (high) - Embossed midsole text“Embossed uppercase text 'AIR' on the lateral heel portion of the midsole.”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.75 · w 0.16 · h 0.07 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-row stitching along panels and around the Swoosh and eyestay, matching upper color.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Toe shapeRounded toe box with woven inset and a smooth stitched rim at the front.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.60 · w 0.32 · h 0.17 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light gray background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; shoe is centered horizontally and placed near the lower third of the frame.
- Background and stagingNeutral light gray background with no props, evenly lit.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow under the shoe following the sole contour, indicating studio lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.80 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally and shown in full profile with ample empty space above.
Colors
warm beige· upper leather panelscreamy off-white· woven panelswarm beige· midsole and outsole- View and orientationLateral side (outside) profile of a right-foot sneaker, shoe facing right with full sole visible.
- 02
Product
Rear and partial lateral view of a low-top sneaker pair showing the right shoe heel and the left shoe outsole; visible basketweave side panel, stitched heel tab with X detail, padded collar, and textured midsole with an embossed 'AIR' mark.
- Heel counter shapeRounded heel counter on the right shoe with a smooth, slightly padded exterior panel that wraps up to the heel tab.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.32 · w 0.36 · h 0.45 (high) - Heel tab stitching XRectangular heel tab with two diagonal stitched strips forming an X-shaped decorative stitch on the upper part of the heel tab.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Basketweave side panelWoven basketweave pattern visible on the lateral side panel of the right shoe near the quarter, made of alternating textured strips.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Padded collar and liningVisible padded collar with soft textile lining and slightly gathered fabric at the ankle opening.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.21 · w 0.23 · h 0.20 (high) - Midsole texture and stitchingTextured midsole with a narrow stitched seam running around the joint between upper and midsole above a pebbled lower midsole band.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Outsole circular treadLeft shoe outsole visible on the left of the frame shows concentric circular tread patterns and raised rings typical of a classic sneaker sole.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.45 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Embossed midsole text“AIR”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.76 · w 0.14 · h 0.09 (high) - Upper material finishSmooth matte leather or leather-like upper with visible single and double topstitching at panel joins.
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background and soft shadows; two shoes staged with one turned to show outsole and the other showing heel and lateral side.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes arranged on a flat surface: left shoe lies on its medial side exposing the outsole, right shoe stands upright showing rear and lateral panels.
- Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a pale neutral gray background with a subtle shadow beneath the shoes.
- Image cropTop portion of the frame contains empty background space above the shoes; shoes are positioned in the lower half of the image.
Colors
pale beige· upperpale peach· midsole and outsole- Heel counter shapeRounded heel counter on the right shoe with a smooth, slightly padded exterior panel that wraps up to the heel tab.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top sneakers with woven toe panels, cream leather uppers, flat cream laces, burgundy insoles showing white NIKE AIR text, and small metallic lace dubraes.
- Overall view and orientationPair of sneakers photographed from directly above, both shoes visible in full top-down orientation with toes toward the top of the image and heels toward the bottom.
- Woven toe panelRectangular basketweave pattern on each toe box composed of alternating flat strips creating a checker effect that covers the toe cap area.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.27 (high) - Upper material and colorSmooth leather or synthetic leather upper in a pale cream / very light beige shade covering the quarter, eyestay, and perimeter of the toe boxes.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.92 · h 0.69 (medium) - Lacing and tongueFlat woven cream laces threaded through six pairs of eyelets; tongues are cream with a rectangular maroon fabric tongue tag near the top of each tongue.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Metal lace jewel (dubrae)Small oval metallic dubraes located on the bottom lace row of each shoe, centred on the laces; engraving or tiny marking visible but not legible at this resolution.Partial
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.24 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.24 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (high) - Padded collar and heel openingLow-cut padded collars with visible soft lining around the heel openings; opening reveals the insoles.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.33 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.56 · w 0.33 · h 0.33 (high) - Stitching and panel seamsVisible single-line topstitching around toe perimeter, along eyestay and around woven panel perimeter matching the cream upper color.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.76 (medium)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows under the shoes.
- Background and stagingNeutral light gray background with no props; shoes centered in frame and evenly lit from above.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting produces faint shadows directly beneath and slightly to the lower right of each shoe, indicating overhead illumination.
- Insole visible text“NIKE AIR”
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.65 · w 0.26 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.65 · w 0.26 · h 0.27 (high) - Tongue tag marking presenceRectangular maroon tongue tags with white printed script are present on both tongues; the small white script is partially legible but not transcribed due to orientation and stylization.Partial
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.56 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.56 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high)
Colors
pale cream· upper (main leather)off-white· woven toe stripsburgundy· insole and tongue tag backgroundpolished silver· metal dubraebright white· insole text
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Nike
Nike Air Force 1 Low Retro Premium Men's Shoes
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4622930 | Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men - Sand - 8 | CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 4622932 | Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men - Sand - 9 | CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 4622933 | Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men - Sand - 9.5 | CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 4622934 | Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men - Sand - 10 | CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 4622935 | Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men - Sand - 10.5 | CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 4622936 | Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men - Sand - 11 | CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 4622937 | Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men - Sand - 11.5 | CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 4622938 | Air Force 1 Low Retro Basketweave Sneakers Men - Sand - 12 | CA$180.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
NOT Air Force 1! Just Air Force
I ordered this pair and a black pair of Air Force 1. The black pair was labeled Air Force 1 and fit perfectly. This basketweave pair was not labeled Air Force 1 even though the box said AF 1 and the construction was totally different. It did not fit - too narrow even though it was the same size as the black pair.