Nike Air Force 1 Rope Laces

This Nike Air Force 1 Rope Laces starts from the classic white Air Force 1 '07 and changes just one element: the standard flat laces give way to a thick braided rope lace. It seems minor, but it changes how the trainer reads, taking it from basic to something with a customised, almost workshop-made touch.

The rest is untouched. Smooth white leather, a perforated toe for ventilation, padded collar, foam midsole with the Nike Air unit designed for basketball and the rubber outsole with the pivot point of court shoes, a design from the 80s.

• Upper: leather with perforated toe
• Cushioning: Nike Air
• Outsole: rubber with pivot point
• Laces: braided rope
• Style code: CW2288-111

On sizing: Nike states that the Air Force 1 '07 runs large and recommends going half a size down, and guides such as Sole Retriever's say the same.

How to wear it: the thick rope looks best with the laces fully on show, so it works with pleated shorts and short socks, with black skinny jeans or with a nylon tracksuit fitted at the ankle.

Care: take out the rope laces and hand wash them separately; the leather, with a damp wipe.