Michael Le Though they’ve since fallen out of relevance, sneaker boots were once all the rage, with Nike having created rugged versions of many a classic silhouette. The Air Force 1, of course, was among that group, and one of its many winterized models, the Lunar Force 1 Duckboot, is about to make an unexpected return.
This pair’s nod to the iconic duck boot, which was invented and popularized by L.L. Bean, ends with its construction, though previously-released iterations did bear a much closer resemblance color-wise. Here, the waterproof staple’s usual wheat and dark brown palette is replaced by light tans and olives. The latter highlights the textured, star-covered toe box, while the former dresses much of the adjacent construction, from its lace hardware to the tumbled leather Swoosh and water-resistant paneling. Black rounds out the design, dyeing the laces and the tread underfoot the Lunar sole.
For a closer look at this newest rendition of the Lunar Force 1 Duckboot, check out the official images below. These should release closer to the Winter season via Nike.com and select retailers.
In other news, the Air Max 97 Silver Bullet is officially returning later this year.
