Comme des Garçons Homme Plus x Air Foamposite One Black

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

• Upper: Retains the Foamposite’s molded shell construction but with a subtler, tonal ripple effect instead of the aggressive, wavy patterns of the original.

• Colorway: Matte all-black, delivering a sleek, understated version of a typically bold sneaker.

• Branding: Minimal, with embossed Comme des Garçons Homme Plus branding on the heel tab.

• Sole Unit: Traditional Air Foamposite midsole/outsole construction, finished in solid black for a uniform look.

• Fit: Padded collar and tongue for stability, classic to the Foamposite silhouette.

Why It Matters

• 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.

• Represents a fusion of sportswear heritage and high fashion — a recurring CDG theme.

• Dropped alongside a white colorway, both being exclusive CDG Homme Plus editions.

Release Info

• Launch: November 2021

• Retail Price: Around $520 USD

• Exclusivity: Released through Comme des Garçons stores, Dover Street Market, and select Nike retailers

• Highly sought after due to limited quantities and cross-cultural appeal (sneakerheads + CDG collectors).