Nike's Waterproof AF1 Boot Might Be the Toughest Swoosh Outdoor Shoe
Nike may be famous for its runners and basketball shoes, but the brand's also in the outdoor boot business...and it has some pretty solid options for the gorp dudes and dudettes.
After efforts like the Terrascout and the Cyngal, Nike's Lunar Force 1 Duckboot enters the chat.
As the name implies, Nike Lunar Force 1 Duckboot is the Lunar Force 1 sneaker gone winterized outdoor boot.
For those wondering what a Lunar Force 1 is, the Nike sneaker debuted in 2012 as the iconic Nike Air Force 1 equipped with Nike's then-new Lunarlon technology, a comfy foam cushioning system seen in models like the Lunar Roam.
Nike's Lunar Force 1 Duckboot sneaker preserves the space-coded Air detail in its rugged soles, bringing the familiar lightweight comfort to Nike's new outdoor boots.
But wait — there's more to this Nike "duck boot." The Nike Lunar Force 1 boot boasts crisp uppers made of premium water-resistant leather, ready to repel nature's elements and keep wearers looking fresh throughout their adventure.
Nike's Lunar Force 1 Duckboot also features star studs on the toe, bringing the iconic detail from the Air Force 1 outsole front and center for an even tougher look.
Metal details and durable boot-inspired shoelaces add more edge to the shoe. Meanwhile, the Nike sneaker boot caps off with a seriously rugged outsole featuring grippy traction patterns.
Nike's Air Force 1 is no stranger to the outdoors. The Air Force 1 Wild and GORE-TEX iterations have prepared the sneaker for its outdoor bro era.
Nike's Lunar Force 1 Duckboot has been around for quite some time now (and it even comes in a low-rise version!). But with the gorpcore craze gaining strength, the Nike boot hybrid is back in the spotlight and finally getting the recognition it deserves.
