Nike Air Force 1 Rope Laces Black

Black from top to bottom and braided rope laces instead of the usual flat ones: that is the Nike Air Force 1 Rope Laces Black, built on the Air Force 1 '07. In black, the thick lace stands out more and gives the trainer a more street, less off-the-shelf feel.

The base is Nike's AF1 '07: smooth leather upper with a perforated toe, padded collar, foam midsole with Nike Air cushioning built into the sole and a rubber outsole with the pivot circles inherited from basketball.

• Model: Air Force 1 '07
• Colour: Black/Black
• Upper: leather with perforated toe
• Outsole: rubber
• Laces: braided rope
• Style code: CW2288-001

All black is the practical choice: it does not show stains and handles rain and city life. Wear it with baggy black jeans, grey cargos or a black tracksuit; for a strong contrast, with white or ecru trousers. Black socks lengthen the leg, and white socks make the look sportier.

Clean the leather with a damp cloth and, if the toe gets scuffed, a black leather cream helps hide it.