The Best 25 Bespoke Nike Air Force 1s

First View: December 2010

Complex Says: Easily the most interesting story from the Bespoke vault. The Texas native designed a pair of green and white AF1s with yellow accents and the words “Will you marry me” inscribed on the sneakers lace locks as well as the engagement ring laced up in the shoe strings. Fortunately for dude his girl said “yes” and he went home with two gems.

First View: March 2011

Complex Says: Influenced by his childhood in the scouts and martial arts, Paul Nguyen used the khaki and dark green colors associated with the scout uniform blended with purple accenting. The sneakers sit on the always aesthetically pleasing gum soles and also incorporates a waxed canvas and cork swoosh on the upper. Wax on, wax off.

First View: September 2009

Complex Says: Crocodile heel, rich burgundy suede, and a denim Swoosh? Feets Malone went H.A.M. on his kicks to sync up with his Washington Nationals custom fitted. Glad to see some rappers livin’ how they spit it, “Dressed smart like a London bloke. Before I speak, my kicks and fitted Bespoke.”

First View: September 2010

Complex Says: Nike Harajuku is no stranger to the Bespoke process with at least a dozen kicks constructed. The fifth attempt is our favorite, using a swagged-out red crocodile skin texture with red lining, laces, and sole and just a hit of gold on the Nike branding.

First View: August 2010

Complex Says: Red Bull gives you wings — and apparently sneaker-design concepts if you drink enough of it. Kevin Doohan used the can's colorway as inspiration for his Nike Bespokes last summer. Blue and silver are the primary focus on the sneaker while the silver patent leather, 3M outlining the Swoosh, and red stitching really set these off.

First View: October 2010

Complex Says: The blue faux-snakeskin material on the upper combined with the vibrant infrared sole is one of the most neck-breaking Bespoke colorways to date. Oh yeah, we see the the dope cross stitching by the forefoot as well as the name placement on the lace dubrets on each shoe. Ease Da Man killed these.

First View: March 2009

Complex Says: When you first peep these, your eyes are automatically drawn to the elephant print on the toe, icy soles, and clean side panels. Hit the kicks with the right light and Pete really stunts on them with a dope 3M treatment and patent leather Swoosh. Shout out to dude for having heart and having his daughter’s name ‘Sky’ engraved into the lace dubrets.

First View: June 2010

Complex Says: Typically when you come across a talented artist they have it down across the board. Mr. Cartoon proves he is just as deadly with the kicks as he is the ink. The colors aren’t typically what you see come out of the Bespoke program but the menacing swagger of the shoes fit the artist's repertoire.

First View: October 2009

Complex Says: Concepts gets a little more love with Mayor’s Bespoke creation matched with his ill fitted. The switching up of dominant colors from gold and burgundy on the sneakers to burgundy and gold on the hat is a nice touch, once again proving Mayor’s style is immaculate.

First View: July 2010

Complex Says: Denim on sneakers is always a risky move but when the idea is executed correctly its, shall we say – unfuckwitable. Gerald Morales uses a two-tone dungaree look on the upper combined with gold stitching and a shout out to 21 Mercer having “21” stitched into the heel.

First View: May 2011

Complex Says: Mayor makes his second appearance on the list for his “Green Apple” drop from last month. The candy apple green suede upper meshed with the white laces and midsole and gum bottoms is simple yet genius. You don’t have to love sneakers to know these are hot and oh yeah - we see you with the Mayor logo stitched into the heel. Boss.

First View: November 2010

Complex Says: Frank Lozada was reppin’ Red Nation while Weezy was still grilling sandwiches on radiators at Rikers. The all-leather upper looks sick with the combination of smooth and perforated materials. The red and white safari print lining really takes the detailing to another level and that red on the upper – such a vivrant thing.

First View: March 2011

Complex Says: When it comes to sneaker crews, ATF is basically what the Gambino Family was to NYC in mid-late '80s — untouchable. All Day took a run at two pairs of camo Bespokes this past spring with a pair of two-tone contrasting camouflages placed on an orange midsole and an orange border on the Swoosh that had the internets going nuts.

First View: December 2010

Complex Says: With the assistance of his wife, DJ Clark Kent, Mayor, and Izzy of NSW, one of the freshest Bespokes was born. Dsicle used Photoshop to blend the look of a tan baseball glove and waterproof dark grey wool on the upper and the look came out flawlessly.

First View: April 2009

Complex Says: One of the first Bespokes the public caught helped sell the product. Brandon Fants used a neon yellow 3M upper featuring two black Kaws inspired “Xs” on the forefoot as well as other black accents and a transparent white midsole.

First View: April 2009

Complex Says: While most of the sneakers on this list resemble a “Dream Team” of colors and materials you wouldn’t normally see on a shoe, Gary Warnett kept it simple yet created easily one of the dopest Bespokes thus far. Inspired by a recent visit to the Knicks stomping grounds, Gwar used the orange and navy colorways synonymous with Patrick Ewing’s squad and selected a great blend of materials to construct aesthetic perfection on the canvas AF1.

First View: January 2011

Complex Says: When Frank “the Butcher” cut loose up in 21 Mercer he created some heat. His Bespokes resemble a bit of a Gucci colorway and alternating a red or green Swoosh on the left and right sneaker is a subtle yet sick concept. We’d mess with these, Nike.

First View: Unknown

Complex Says: Another member of the ATF crew, Clark Kent uses a blend of denim and black leather on the upper as well as the “DJCK” logo stitched on the tongue in mustard yellow. Further proof this crew goes hard.

First View: October 2010

Complex Says: Camo is still the rage and to be honest always a good look. Last fall we got to view Mayor’s take on the AF1s x camo using a tonal camouflage print on the upper, a white midsole, and gum bottoms. C’mon Mayor, how you supposed to blend in rocking this kind of heat?

First View: May 2011

Complex Says: The South Beach LeBrons were hands down a top three sneaker in 2010. Last month we got a look at ATF representative All Days’ take on the SB inspired AF1s. The retro colored upper, translucent midsole, and those fresh as hell pink laces. Keep going.

First View: August 2010

Complex Says: Chris Stallion’s Bespoke make-up is one of the most unique models ever created. The shoe uses various intense colors and materials. The blend of croc skin and suede combined with the use of black and brown accented with hot pink seems like a horrible idea on paper, but the sneaker comes together very well.

First View: November 2009

Complex Says: No comparing LeBron to MJ on the court or in the sneaker realm of things. Mike wins again trumping Bron’s South Beach inspired AF1s with Bun B’s well-executed “Space Jam” Jordan XI styled kicks. Bun B uses black patent leather on the toe similar to the OG bball shoes with a clean mix of materials and the white midsole. The new Dunk release has nothing on these.

First View: January 2010

Complex Says: After 2 ½ hours of grinding in December of 2009 Marcus Troy produced one of the best Bespokes we have witnessed. The shoe drew inspiration from Bun B’s design on his “Space Jam” Bespokes yet didn’t lack originality with the eye-catching turquoise midsole and grey waxed laces really setting these apart. Marcus said he create a shoe that was functional by nature but very stylish and original. No doubt, goal achieved.

First View: August 2009

Complex Says: Yeah, Mayor isn’t finished yet. His fourth time on the list, not counting his assist on a few other sneakers, Mayor kills it with these. The pink upper with black Swoosh looks clean and fresh alone but hit it with some photography and the 3M reflective stunts hard. Cameras flash so much he gotta do that Yayo dance.

First View: Unknown

Complex Says: You may have caught a few of Tony Baker’s other Bespokes, but the exclusive look at his camouflage patterned ACG joints take the crown. Just admire and start saving up that money – we need these in our life.