Air Force 1

A no-brainer Hall-of-Fame classic with crisp white leather, a solid sturdy sole, and an effortless silhouette that flows from casual to smart-casual — bold enough to make a statement yet clean enough to stay timeless.

The icon the Bapesta is based on — all-leather panels and an air unit, though the leather and jersey lining are a step below the Bape. At a third of the price with only two real differences between them, it's the better value of the two.

Recommended as the most practical option in the basic/classic sneaker category. The reviewer suggests Forces as an easy-to-style foundation piece: 'just throw some sh on there and you'll be fine.'

A classic black sneaker that deserves mention in any black shoe roundup.

A timeless sneaker that never goes out of style, but with significant practical drawbacks including excessive weight, poor breathability, and consistently rising prices.

Recommended as a white leather sneaker that pairs well with denim shorts due to proportional matching.

A universally worn sneaker with specific sizing and practical considerations: runs large, adds height, lacks arch support, and requires maintenance due to quick soiling.

AltArchBrian recommends Air Force 1s as a timeless footwear option with strong heritage that transcends trend cycles.

The reviewer strongly dislikes Air Force 1s, citing them as stiff, bulky, heavy, uncomfortable, and poorly constructed with inadequate arch support and maintenance issues.

The reviewer strongly dislikes the Air Force 1, citing ubiquity, poor breathability, lack of sales, rising prices, and rapid quality degradation.

A timeless sneaker that never goes out of style, but comes with significant practical drawbacks including poor breathability, heavy weight, minimal arch support, and rapid dirt accumulation.

Highly versatile sneaker that's easy to style with everything, consistently available, and features timeless design that won't go out of style.

Classic leather sneaker option for winter. Reviewer recommends finding different colors to stand out.

Classic Air Force 1s feature a thick 2-inch midsole for height boost, though bulky in appearance. Pricing has increased to $115 retail. Sizing runs large; go half size down.

The reviewer fundamentally dislikes the Air Force 1, citing poor breathability, questionable leather quality, excessive weight, and lack of arch support as major drawbacks.

The reviewer dislikes the Air Force 1 for creasing quickly, being uncomfortably heavy, and being overly common.

Included as a chunky sneaker option for versatile shoe collection.

Charles's favorite dad shoe that suits his personal style well, though he admits he hasn't tried many alternatives.