Nike Air Force 1 '07

First look

The Air Force 1 '07 is the current version of Nike's 1982 basketball shoe and one of the most recognizable all-white sneakers. The triple-white pair has a leather upper with a perforated toe box and stitched overlays, a foam midsole with a Nike Air unit and a rubber outsole. It is CA$150 for both the men's (CW2288-111) and women's (DD8959-100) versions at Nike Canada, and the same price at JD Sports Canada, Foot Locker Canada and Sport Chek.

It suits casual and streetwear outfits better than tailoring: the thick sole and padded collar give it a heavier, sportier look than a slim tennis shoe. Nike says it fits large and recommends ordering half a size down. An older kids' version, the Air Force 1 LE, is CA$105 at Nike Canada.

For winter, the leather upper and tall rubber sole cope better with wet sidewalks than canvas does, but the shoe isn't waterproof and the perforations let water in. Nike Canada also sells an Air Force 1 GORE-TEX Vibram at CA$190 for people who want the look in a weatherproof build. Wipe salt off the leather the same day. Our picks are based on construction, materials, price and availability in Canada; hands-on Lab results are being added as each pair finishes testing.