The Nike Air Force 1 High 1017 ALYX 9SM Black White projects a yin-yang vibe with a white and black color combo, and is a silhouette from the Nike Air Force 1 High line with design influence from luxury fashion brand 1017 ALYX 9SM. This high top sneaker gets some creative elements from the 1017 ALYX 9SM brand while keeping some classic features of the Nike Air Force 1 design. Featuring an all-black leather upper, the giant white Swooshes on both sides of the shoe grab your attention. The midsole is also black and contains Air cushioning. There is additional Nike branding on the back of the ankle strap and tongue. You’ll notice discreet 1017 ALYX 9SM branding hits on the lateral heel and silver lace dubrae. The ankle strap featuring ALYX’s adjustable signature buckle is what makes this shoe special. Released to the public on October 24, 2020, the Nike Air Force 1 High 1017 ALYX 9SM Black White retailed for $450. Made in collaboration with Matthew Williams’ cult fashion brand, the 1017 ALYX 9SM x Air Force 1 High 'Black White' features a premium tumbled leather upper in a predominantly black finish. A white leather Swoosh matches the Nike branding hits on the woven tongue tag and heel tab, while ‘1017 ALYX 9SM’ is stamped in gold foil on the lateral heel. An additional ALYX flourish takes the form of an anodized buckle on the sneaker’s adjustable ankle strap.