Nike Dunk Low vs Nike Air Force 1 '07
Get the Air Force 1. Unless you want a lighter, lower shoe — then the Dunk Low.
Nike Dunk Low
The retro basketball shoe that goes with everything. Tough, stable and roomy at the toes, but firm and stiff at first.
Nike Air Force 1 '07
The classic white leather sneaker. Roomy and cushioned, but heavy and stiff until broken in.
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Both are firm Nike leather classics that need breaking in. The Air Force 1 has more cushioning and scored higher in RunRepeat's lab; the Dunk Low is lighter and lower to the ground, with just as much room at the toes.
- —You want a lighter, lower shoe.
- —You like the retro basketball colourways.
- —You want a pair that lasts.
- —You want more cushioning.
- —You want the classic all-white look.
- —You'll wear them for longer days.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Tough leather that lasts
- +Roomy at the toes
- +Lower and lighter than an Air Force 1
- −Stiff and firm for the first weeks.
- −Breathes only moderately — warm on hot days.
- −Runs true to size.
- +Roomy fit for wider feet
- +Well cushioned once broken in
- +Goes with almost anything
- −60% stiffer than average; the break-in can be painful.
- −Leather creases at the toe quickly.
- −Most owners say it runs true to size.
- Is the Dunk Low worth it?
- Is the Air Force 1 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-1130, RunRepeat: adidas Samba OG, RunRepeat: adidas Gazelle, RunRepeat: New Balance 530, RunRepeat: New Balance 9060, RunRepeat: Nike Air Force 1 '07, RunRepeat: Reebok Club C 85, RunRepeat: Nike Dunk Low, RunRepeat: New Balance 550, manufacturer specifications.