Although Nike has
been devoting a large chunk of their business to retro’s lately, every now and
then you do see them come out with innovated designs and technologies. One of their latest designs is the use of Vac
Tech technology to model iconic sneakers.
Although vacuum forming has been used for years on materials such as
plastic and wood, this is the first time Nike has used it to mold a
sneaker. The end result is a sneaker
that has various curves, and depths, yet is seamless. The advantage, as I see it for Nike in Vac
Tech, is the ability to save on time and money in building sneakers. Cutting and stitching takes time, while
molding can be accomplished with one push of a button.
I bought this pair of
Air Force 1’s at an outlet. While I wasn’t
a fan of Vac Tech sneakers at first, this pair impressed me because of the
quality. I also needed a pair of winter
boots, so these seemed like they could handle the cold, and still be
comfortable. I have worn them now, and
my suspicions were correct, they are very comfortable. The only negative part about these sneakers,
are the straps which I had to remove (it just takes too much time to strap them
on in the cold), the lace tips are plastic and not metal, and that the suede
can get dirty. But regardless of those
issues, these sneakers look good being worn and seem near impenetrable against
the harsh urban winters, which is why I bought them.
Brand:
Nike
Name:
Air Force 1 Vac Tech Haystacks
Year:
2011
Product
Code: 486986700
Additional: Was released as part of a pack consisting
of Air Force 1’s, Dunks, and Air Max 90’s
Nike
Air Force 1 Wiki:
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