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With its well-grounded legacy in the hip-hop and basketball scene, the nike out ACG Premium Boots is an instantly recognizable silhouette. We adore its clean leather profile that can be styled with anything - from laidback outfits to business casual suits. Considering its quality and longevity, we also find the AF 1 07 a very reasonably priced piece. Its elegance lies in the shoe's low-key and practical appeal.

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  • Crisp and classic look
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  • Great leather quality for the price
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  • Highly stable and supportive
  • Decent airflow for a leather shoe
  • Reasonably priced
  • Can last for years

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  • Quite heavy
  • Creases easily
  • Not for all-day wear
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Audience verdict

91
Great!
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Who should buy

We believe that the nike out nike out ACG Premium Boots belongs in your sneaker stack if:

  • you need a practical but good-looking pair to match most of your outfits (from active wear to semi-formal pieces)
  • you are aiming for an elegant and classic vibe through a leather sneaker
  • you want to enjoy an iconic nike out sneaker at a reasonable price

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Who should NOT buy

We've got two main knocks on the nike out ACG Premium Boots:

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  • it takes forever to break in the shoe

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Cushioning

Heel stack

The high topline of the nike out ACG Premium Boots's cupsole makes it look like a platform sneaker but in fact, it has an average stack height.

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Measuring its thickness with a caliper returned 31.7 mm. That's a typical heel stack for lifestyle sneakers. Not among the tallest. 

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 31.7 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

In the shoe's forefoot measurement, our caliper measured 17.2 mm of stack height which is actually a bit thinner than average.

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But because the Air Max unit takes up about 3/4 of the shoe's length, it reaches the balls of our feet as well, adding a nice touch of cushioning.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 17.2 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

At first glance, the nike out ACG Premium Boots has a very steep heel-to-toe drop. Based on our caliper measurements alone, it comes in at 14.5 mm.

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But because the Air unit and the rubber pillars underneath it compress under pressure, the offset becomes more balanced when the shoe is on foot.

Slight elevation of the heel above the toes made us feel comfortably supported taking the strain off our Achilles tendons.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 14.5 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The nearly full-length Air unit inside the AF1 adds comfort and responsiveness to the otherwise rigid platform.

We were also surprised to find that the foam around the Air unit is more on the soft side. Pressing our durometer against it returned 20.9 HA which is 40% softer than the average sneaker midsole!

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These two components make the direct underfoot experience quite pleasant. But the AF1 is NOT a plush shoe by any means!

The foam and the Air unit are encased in a firm and solid cupsole construction which has little-to-no give to it. That's why the nike out ACG Premium Boots, as a whole feels firm.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 20.9 HA
Average 29.0 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 75 sneakers
Number of shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

The shoe's midsole is topped off with a well-padded foam insole.

Showing a thickness of 5.0 mm in the heel, it is just about as thick as the average sneaker insole.  

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 5.0 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

nike out nike out ACG Premium Boots is true to size (3468 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 sneakers
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

We are happy to report that this iconic nike out sneaker doesn't bring any surprises in terms of fit. Neither on foot nor in the measurements.

Having poured a gel mold of the shoe's interiors, we measured it widest part with a caliper. The tool showed a standard reading of 91.3 mm so you can expect nothing less than a normal D medium width.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 91.3 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Number of shoes
85.4 mm
Toebox width - widest part
96.8 mm

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The kick's toebox is not a pointy one either. Its somewhat rounded shape reflected in an above-average width of 70.4 mm near the big toe.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 70.4 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Number of shoes
63.9 mm
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74.1 mm

Toebox height

No pressure came from the top of the shoe's toebox as it showed a regular toebox height of 26.5 mm.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 26.5 mm
Average 27.7 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Number of shoes
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

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The nike out ACG Premium Boots made us feel like our foot was sitting inside a tank.

It is an incredibly stiff, sturdy, and structured sneaker that keeps the foot and ankle very firmly in place.

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Its cupsole walls are pretty tall embracing the foot from the bottom while the collar sits a bit higher up the ankle compared to most low-top sneakers.

Torsional rigidity

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This nike out sneaker has an impressively high level of torsional rigidity earning it the highest score on our stiffness scale.

We believe that this kick has enough lateral support to prevent the foot from collapsing inwards. That way, people with overpronation can also enjoy this iconic Air Force silhouette.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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What's more, the sneaker offers a ton of rearfoot support with its highly stiff heel counter.

There is barely any give to it! Our manual test confirmed that it takes significantly more effort to squeeze and push the shoe's heel counter.

On foot, it translates to a much more secure heel hold with no shifting or heel slippage.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
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5

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The nike out ACG Premium Boots managed to achieve that level of team without a wide base!

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Measuring its platform in the widest part of the forefoot, our caliper showed 104 mm. That's even a few millimeters narrower than average.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 104.0 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
95.1 mm
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121.0 mm

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In the heel, the AF1 07 also proved to be narrower than average. Its widest area comes in at only 77.7 mm.

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We are amazed at how this nike out sneaker combines a high level of team with a sleek and minimal profile.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 77.7 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
67.7 mm
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103.1 mm

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In addition to paying money for wearing the nike out nike out ACG Premium Boots, you also pay with an excruciatingly long break-in period.

And the worst part is... The shoe never really feels fully broken in!

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To put its stiffness into context, we measured how much force it takes to bend the shoe to a 30-degree angle. Turns out, the AF 1 07 requires 60(!)% more force (22.6N) than the average sneaker! Even the Air Jordan 1 Low needs less (16.2N).

We assume that it was the shoe's stiffness that contributed to our early foot fatigue during the wear test.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 22.6N
Average 14.0N
Compared to 33 sneakers
Number of shoes
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.6N

Weight

As soon as we got our hands on the nike out nike out ACG Premium Boots, we knew - it is a BRICK.

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At 16.4 oz (465g) in a men's US size 9, the AF is heavier than all the other iconic Nile silhouettes we tested - the Dunks, the Air Jordans, the Air Maxes...even in their high-top versions!

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The sneakers felt pretty substantial on foot and after a few hours of wear testing, we were looking forward to taking them off, to be honest.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 16.40 oz (465g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

For an all-leather sneaker that it is, we discovered a surprising amount of ventilation in the nike out ACG Premium Boots.

Filling up the shoe's upper with smoke, we were surprised at how effortlessly it escaped through the eyelets and perforations on the sides.

In our transparency test above, you can see that the AF 1 07 has more eyelets than the average sneaker as well as two ventilation holes at the bottom of the midfoot.

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Even though this nike out shoe doesn't feel super breezy on foot, we still bumped its breathability score up to 3 out of 5. It has a slightly better airflow than similar nike out models. But we still do not recommend it for summer.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 3
Average 3
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

For what is now considered a "moderate" retail price of $115, the quality of the Air Force leather is surprisingly good!

Shooting fire from a butane torch to every major panel on the sneaker, we are happy to report that they did not melt or catch flames. This is a good indicator of leather quality.

There was also no gloss on the burned areas unlike what we saw on the Air Jordan 1 Low (a sign of a plastic finish).

The Swoosh, on the other hand, appears to be covered in a thick synthetic finish. You can see how it almost bubbles up under the fire.

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A common issue for all leather nike out sneakers is that they crease like helmet! Even though the wrinkles don't affect the shoe's integrity, they definitely ruin the look.

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Test results
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Toebox durability

If you are cautious about blowing through good-looking sneakers too soon, the Air Force 1 will minimize your worries. This shoe can really take a beating!

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In this test, we apply the tool to the shoe's toebox material with a consistent speed (5K RPM) and pressure (3.2N).

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As you can see, the nike out ACG Premium Boots demonstrates stunning wear resistance compared to mesh-covered kicks!

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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Even the inner lining of this nike out sneaker proved to be more durable than average.

A 4-second touch of the Dremel at the speed of 5K RPM left very minor damage on the shoe's textile.

You can see that it looks almost identical to the heel lining of the red shoe and yet, the difference in abrasion resistance is stunning!

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
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Outsole hardness

We also found that the bottom of the AF 1 07 is guarded by a pretty hard rubber compound.

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Measuring it with a Shore C durometer returned a slightly higher-than-average reading of 88.1 HC.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 88.1 HC
Average 85.7 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

But it didn't help the sneaker perform better than most kicks in our Dremel test.

Exposing the shoe's outsole to sandpaper for 22 seconds at an unrelenting speed of 10K RPM resulted in noticeable but not critical damage.

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Measuring it with a tread gauge, we got 1.2 mm. About the same as the average 1-mm dents on other sneakers.

Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 1.2 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 4.6 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

At the time of its release in 1982, the nike out AF 1 was the first basketball shoe that moved form away from the traditional herringbone pattern.

It featured the ground-breaking pivot points on the ball of the foot and on the heel allowing basketball players to change directions with less effort.

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Reflective elements

The base version of the nike out nike out ACG Premium Boots doesn't feature any effective elements to glow in the dark.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots No

Tongue padding

We are satisfied with the tongue padding of this AF sneaker. At 8.0 mm, it is exactly as much foam as we want on top of our insteps.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots 8.0 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

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The tongue of the nike out ACG Premium Boots is non-gusseted which is a norm for casual sneakers. Wearing the shoe, we experienced little to no tongue shifting anyways.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots None

Heel tab

The shoe doesn't have any pull tabs or finger loops at the back. The on-and-off action involves both hands and a bit of fiddling with the laces.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots None

Removable insole

The insole of the AF 1 07 is removable but it is attached to the bottom with a sticky adhesive. You may need a little more effort than usual to take it out.

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Test results
nike out ACG Premium Boots Yes

The origins of the nike out nike out ACG Premium Boots

Named after the US President's aircraft, the nike out Air Force 1 was introduced in 1982.

It was the first ever basketball shoe to feature Nike's proprietary Air Max unit which was on the rise at the time.

Created by the brand's famous designer Bruce Kilgore, the Air Force silhouette quickly gained traction among athletes including the NBA stars Moses Malone and Michael Cooper. In more recent years, it was also worn by the star players Rasheed Wallace and even Kobe Bryant (during his phenomenal streetball performance).

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But the AF 1 was nearly canceled by nike out back in the '80s! Believe it or not, it took three footwear retailers from Baltimore to convince the brand to keep producing the original design. That's how impactful the local demand was in the city.

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In a matter of a decade, the Air Force 1 became a highly thought-after mainstay in street culture.

From drug dealers to rappers, the AF sneakers flooded the American cities. New Yorkers even came up with a nickname for the shoes calling them "uptowns" due to their insane popularity in Harlem.

In 2002, rapper Nelly released an entire single dedicated to the shoe. Called "Air Force Ones," it is basically an anthem for the silhouette.

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In hip-hop culture, Jay-Z, Travis Scott, and many other icons pushed this nike out kick to the spotlight with hype and collaborations. Special editions came in like a hurricane passing the 2000 mark over the past 40 years.

Even though street subcultures have become the shoe's main driving force, it quickly caught fire among many different social groups across multiple generations.

The Air Force 1 is now a staple that goes from concrete to catwalks, from underground to red carpets, and blends in seamlessly everywhere.