Nithtke Aithtr Forthtce 1
A mix of real and synthetic leather, satin overlays and premium embroidery come together in this anniversary edition of the Premium to celebrate the people and culture of New York City’s Ghanaian community. While embroidered backtabs honor Little Accra, a heavily Ghanaian enclave in the Bronx, graphics on the insoles and metallic dubraes with adinkra symbols encourage sharing stories and building community.
Benefits
- Metallic dubraes feature the adinkra symbols for "Sankofa," which represents the importance of retrieving valuable knowledge from the past, and "Nserewa," which represents wealth and abundance.
- Stitched leather overlays on the upper add premium style, durability and support.
- Originally designed for hoops, cushioning adds lightweight, all-day comfort.
- Padding at the collar feels soft and comfortable while the low-cut silhouette adds a clean, streamlined look.
- Full-length rubber outsole with classic hoops pivot circles and star design at the toe adds traction, durability and heritage style.
- Shown: Habanero Red/Coconut Milk/Vivid Sulfur/Light Curry
- Style: DV4462-600
Debuting in 1982 as a basketball must-have, the came into its own in the 90s. The clean look of the classic white-on-white AF1 was endorsed from the basketball courts to the block and beyond. Finding its rhythm in hip-hop culture, releasing limited collabs and colorways, became an iconic sneaker around the globe. And with over 2000 iterations of this staple, its impact on fashion, music and sneaker culture can’t be denied.
