SOLE COLLECTOR: Sneakers

words_Keith Kunis

The sneak peeks and previews of this shoe have been rolling in over the last week or two and they promised not to disappoint. Well, detailed pics of the Michael Lau x Nike 1World Air “Crazy” Force 1 Low have been released and they are quite eccentric to say the least. This release qualifies as the half-way point for the 1World project, with only nine more pairs to go in the unprecedented collaboration series created by Nike.

Michael Lau clearly draws inspiration for the design from a psychiatric ward. The upper consists of padded leather engulfed in a quilted stitch pattern, laser etched details on the heel, inner collar and insole. The five by five-count scrawls on the heel celebrate the AF1s 25th anniversary. In addition to these details there are lace locks that read “Crazy” and “Smiles” after Michael’s vinyl toy company CrazySmiles. A special box has been constructed for the sneakers featuring the quilted stitch pattern on it and accompanied by a vinyl toy created specially for this event and sneaker release by Michael Lau and CrazySmiles.

These are due to release Saturday, November 29th at the gallery opening for Michael’s 1World Air “Crazy” Force 1 Exhibition being held at Michael’s Gallery located at Lok’s Industrial building, 204 Tsat Tsz Mui Road, Quarry Bay. A Following release will be held Wednesday, December 3rd at the Nike Sportswear Store located on 7 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay.

source: kix-files