1 colorway of the Nike Air Force 1 Low '07 WB on SoleBook.
The Nike Air Force 1 traces back to 1982, when it debuted as one of the first basketball shoes to house Nike's Air cushioning, a feature previously reserved for running models. Bruce Kilgore's design, with its chunky midsole and boxy silhouette, quickly moved off the court and into streetwear, especially after Nike briefly discontinued it in the mid-80s and demand from loyal wearers pushed for its return—an event still referenced as the "color of the month" era in Baltimore and DC sneaker lore. The Air Force 1 Low '07 designation refers to the modernized production standard introduced in the mid-2000s, which became the brand's baseline retail version for years to come. The "WB" tag, short for "Winter/Wheat Boot" or more commonly understood as the wheat-toned suede pack, points to a specific seasonal treatment: premium suede uppers in tonal wheat, gum soles, and warmer, boot-inspired detailing suited for colder months. These WB releases lean into a rugged, outdoor-adjacent aesthetic while keeping the core AF1 shape untouched, proving the silhouette's ability to absorb seasonal reinterpretations without losing its identity as one of sneaker culture's most enduring blank canvases.