air force one question

snake118 · Aug 15, 2011

Hey guys.

I've been searching the internet everywhere, but I can't seem to find an answer.

I know Air Force 1's come in low, mid, and high. My question is: What's the difference between a regular "Air Force 1" and an "Air Force 1 Supreme"? From the little information that I've gathered, it seems like they're the same thing. Just the "Supreme" means limited in some way. I dunno. Any answers?

edit: Crap. Just saw the rule. Mod, can you move this thread to the Retro. Sorry man.

jthagreat · Aug 16, 2011

theres a af1 in the retro forum. Supreme typically means limited like you say but also (or more so) the materials used are of more quality or "exotic"...also meaning a i higher price. NIke way of getting higher price imo
http://niketalk.com/topic/213939/OFFICIAL-AIR-FORCE-ONE-THREAD?page=101

vood99 · Aug 17, 2011

Originally Posted by snake118

Hey guys.

I've been searching the internet everywhere, but I can't seem to find an answer.

I know Air Force 1's come in low, mid, and high. My question is: What's the difference between a regular "Air Force 1" and an "Air Force 1 Supreme"? From the little information that I've gathered, it seems like they're the same thing. Just the "Supreme" means limited in some way. I dunno. Any answers?

edit: Crap. Just saw the rule. Mod, can you move this thread to the Retro. Sorry man.

The 'Supreme' suffix does indicate some limited availibility but it generally means the materials used are of a higher quality. Most of the 'Supremes' tend to have one-piece or seamless construction and also have leather sockliners and insoles.

As the other poster said, it's just Nike's way of charging a higher price for materials that should be standard...

erdmanboy2220 · Aug 17, 2011

From my experience and what i seen nike outta be ashamed of themselves for claimin "supremes" are of higher quality. Nike puttin out "real fakes" these days

jordan3cement · Aug 18, 2011

^what they said.
kinda like the use of the word "premium" at the end of certain shoes. doesn't mean too much anymore..

vood99 · Aug 18, 2011

Originally Posted by erdmanboy2220

From my experience and what i seen nike outta be ashamed of themselves for claimin "supremes" are of higher quality. Nike puttin out "real fakes" these days

Nike & JB both. The colourways and materials in the last few years have been 'inspired' by fakes.

Magic33 · Aug 18, 2011

Regular Uptown's are made so cheaply these days I wouldn't get a pair that wasn't supreme. The Premium's are a joke, they're virtually the same as regular ones, just a little more colorful. I always thought the supreme's and showing the air was a gimmick to try and charge $200 and compete with Bape back in the day. The quality is actually pretty good if you're in to Uptown's, which I haven't been in years.