Unveiled during the Comme des Garçons Homme Plus Fall/Winter 2021 runway show in Tokyo, the collaboration reimagined Nike’s iconic Air Foamposite One, a basketball silhouette first released in 1997. Rei Kawakubo and her team gave the sneaker a minimalist yet futuristic update, staying true to CDG Foamposite avant-garde spirit.
Design Details
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Upper: Retains the Foamposite’s molded shell construction but with a subtler, tonal ripple effect instead of the aggressive, wavy patterns of the original.
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Colorway: Matte all-black, delivering a sleek, understated version of a typically bold sneaker.
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Branding: Minimal, with embossed Comme des Garçons Homme Plus branding on the heel tab.
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Sole Unit: Traditional Air Foamposite midsole/outsole construction, finished in solid black for a uniform look.
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Fit: Padded collar and tongue for stability, classic to the Foamposite silhouette.
Why It Matters
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The Foamposite is historically one of Nike’s most radical basketball sneakers, and CDG’s reinterpretation stripped it down, aligning with Rei Kawakubo’s love for monochrome, form-focused design.
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Represents a fusion of sportswear heritage and high fashion — a recurring CDG theme.
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Dropped alongside a white colorway, both being exclusive CDG Homme Plus editions.
Release Info
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Launch: November 2021
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Retail Price: Around $520 USD
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Exclusivity: Released through Comme des Garçons stores, Dover Street Market, and select Nike retailers
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Highly sought after due to limited quantities and cross-cultural appeal (sneakerheads + CDG collectors).
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