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Hong Kong artist, Michael Lau, also known as the “godfather of designer toys”, is an important figure in the worldwide collectables scene. Celebrated for his illustrations and toy designs, Lau’s work has had a significant influence on toy manufacturers, street culture, artists and musicians.

Produced in 2008, the Nike Air Force 1 by Michael Lau is the 9th release of the Nike 1World Collaboration project. The 1World project brought together 18 influential design leaders to create 18 renditions of the Nike Air Force 1. Each sneaker was only released in the country the designer originated, making each collaboration limited. 

Elevating Nike’s most iconic silhouette, Lau’s rendition features a white padded leather upper and white dimensional quilted stitching. To honor the Air Force 1’s 25th anniversary, five x five count scrawls are embroidered in gold on the back heels. To complete the design, the tongue is stitched with Lau’s lucky number, “10190330”.

The Air Force 1, arguably Nike’s most iconic sneaker, is in many regards, the first of its kind. Today, through hyped collaborations, unparalleled versatility, and ubiquity in popular culture, Air Force 1s continue to be a fan favorite around the world and one of Nike’s all time best selling sneakers.