The Nike Air Max 270 has been receiving massive success over the past few months, which has left its Air Force counterpart in the dust. The Nike Air Force 270 is still a shoe to be reckoned with, however, as it provides a unique, somewhat futuristic, take on the Air Force line. It’s more popular brother shoe, the Air Force 1, has taken the sneaker spotlight over the past year, seeing a huge resurgence in popularity. Let’s see how the Air Force 270 holds its own against its more popular counterparts, the Nike Air Max 270 and Nike Air Force 1.
The Nike Air Force 270 released back in February 2018, retailed right at $160. As of now, it still sits at that price on most websites, with a select few having sales on certain colorways every now and then. The shoe was inspired by the Nike Air Force 180 and the Nike Air Force Max. It comes in 13 different colorways and features a clear air bubble 270 degrees around the heel, a magnetic strap around the foot that keeps the laces in place, and a nice suede texture on the upper half of the shoe. The shoe feels as if it’s from the future, with some colorways such as “Wolf Grey” and “Metallic Silver” emulating the feels more than others. On foot, the shoe is comfortably tight, which both the magnetic strap and the laces help produce. The shoes are a bit heavy, but not as heavy as the Air Force 1s. They help spice up any outfit by drawing the eye to their straps and unique design.
The Wolf Grey colorway is also a small throwback to old Nike boxing, as they had the same grey stripes on their boxes as the Wolf Grey colorway has on its strap. The Nike Air Force 270 has been described as “one of the craziest best new designs on a pair of sneakers that I’ve seen in a long time” by YouTuber Hes Kicks. Hes Kicks also said that it “is an absolute buy, the overall aesthetics alone sold me.” Another YouTuber, Mr. Entertainment, described the shoe as “a premium sneaker,” since the materials are unique as well as comfortable and the design is pleasing. It has been proven amongst sneakerheads to be a hit, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t flaws in the shoe.
While the Nike Air Force 270 is a great shoe, there are certain flaws within it that keeps it from being perfect. For starters, the shoe is fairly heavy, with the sole past the air bubble being all rubber, only having small grooves to take up a bit of space. The shoe is also tight around the toe box area, making for a bit of discomfort when wearing. These two issues coupled together really hinder the shoe when it comes to wearability, as sometimes it feels like a chore to wear the shoe. Its Air Max counterpart is also lighter, taking away potential buyers from the Air Force 270. The shoe is still a hit, however, as it outshines its flaws with unique designs and homages to Nike’s past. It also features a nice selection of materials that take away from the shoe’s flaws, helping to take the focus away from the shoe’s weight and tightness.
Overall, the Nike Air Force 270 is a great shoe that seems as if it’s from the future. It features a magnetic strap which keeps the shoe nice and snug, unique colorways which give homage to Nike’s past and a glimpse into its future, as well as a clear air bubble that stretches 270 degrees around the heel. It is fairly comfortable on foot, despite its weight and how snug it is. It’s definitely wearable, even though sometimes it feels like a workout to simply wear the shoes. The Nike Air Force 270, although often outshined by the Nike Air Force 1and the Nike Air Max 270, is the hidden gem of streetwear, giving a glimpse into the possible future of sneakers through the leaps that it takes in design. The shoe does help spice up your wardrobe and boasts many unique features, but due to the small flaws in its design, sits at a 4⁄5 rating here at Audibl Wav.
It is almost perfect, but not quite there yet. In the approaching future, however, there is a possibility that this shoe takes the main stage, due to its unique design and attraction to the eye. Until then, the Nike Air Force 270 sits at almost perfect but is still an incredible shoe.
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