If you were to look up the definition of elevated basics, you'd find a picture of Fragment's Air Force 1. Probably.

Obviously, Nike's Air Force 1 sneaker is the epitome of sneaker excellence, and as the old saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just fragment it." Something like that, right?

At a glance, Fragment's Air Force 1 looks like a standard AF1. Same stitched leather overlay, sleek low-cut collar, and classic white colorway. The only deviation takes place at the outsole with an engraved "FRGMT" logo that adds some subtle distinction to the otherwise standard shoe.

Nike's Air Force 1 is one of the best examples of sticking to the status quo.

Of course it's fun to experiment, and Nike is far from afraid to get a little funky with it (I'm looking at you Air Rift lovers), but the AF1 is a constant reminder that some things are better left unchanged.

Hiroshi Fujiwara, the "God father of streetwear" and the creator of fragment, is far from the only one to abide by this less-is-more approach to revamping the AF1.

From Chef Nobu's Sushi Club x Nike Air Force 1 to Drake's super normal AF1, all of the Swoosh's sharpest collaborators understand the inherent aura possessed by an unaltered Air Force 1. It’s simply unmatched.

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