SOLE COLLECTOR: Sneakers

This canvas Air Force 1 low was released exclusively in Japan. Nicknamed the Troopers, they feature an olive colored canvas upper with an embroidered Swoosh. Released in 2003, retail on these was $75.

Nicknamed the Blueprints, these Japanese exclusive beauties are clean! The undersized Swoosh with the embroidered border makes them stand out against other mere canvas forces. These were released in 2003..

Released exclusively to the Ueno district of Tokyo, this AF1 became an instant classic. Featuring laser sakura, or cherry blossoms, as well as a fleece lining and buttery soft leather. Their wooden box was packed with a straw type material and its inner walls adorned with..

A Japanese exclusive, some call these the Curry's due to their similarity to the Curry Dunks from years prior. This Air Force 1 has some of the softest leather you will ever find on a Nike. Not to mention a nice leather inner collar as well.

This Stash release AF1 was limited to 1,000 pairs across the world and featured a print made up of spray paint nozzles. Depending on the city of release, the color and quantity changed. In New York, 250 pairs released in a Navy Blue case.

Part of the Hoop Heat Pack, this Knicks colorway CO.JP Air Force 1 release features a sockliner made up of jersey-like basket woven fabric. These were released exclusively in Japan in 2004 in one of the best packs Nike has put together in the recent years.

This Japanese exclusive Air Force 1 was released in 2005. They are known as the Yellow Highlighters. They were available only in Japan, and had all AF1 fans drooling over them.

This Air Force 1 was inspired by one of Japan's most revered baseball teams, the Hanshin Tigers of Osaka. These were released in 2004 and only available in Japan. The bright yellow mixed with the black Swoosh, laces, sole, and heel tab along with a white toebox and side panel really sets this shoe off.

A Japanese exclusive featuring a rare, yet simple color combo. Very clean. These released in 2005 and were only available in Japan. They feature an all grey upper with a red Swoosh, heel tab, and toebox.

This Japanese exclusive is a real sleeper, and can easily be mistaken for a GR. Upon further inspection you will notice the sweatsuit-like fabric used for the sockliner, and a charcoal nubuck outer which makes these forces a rarity.

It's not too often that things are as good the second time around as they were the first. These Cocoa Snakes are an exception to that rule. Originally released as a CO.JP and instantly achieving legendary status,

Nike confuses and suprises its US following even more with this collaborative shoe for a Japanese reggae artist named MinMi. These have stamped leather detailing around the heel and toe. It also features many different designs and logo's on the back heel tab as well as the inside collar lining and the heel.