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If you’re going to party the night away, you’ll need the right shoes to keep you moving and grooving. Irish actor Barry Keoghan — who made his second appearance at the annual Met Gala this year — knows this well.
After arriving to the 2024 Met Gala in a Victorian era-inspired Burberry look that designer Daniel Lee described to WWD (Footwear News’ sister publication) as “a stylish and eccentric gentleman,” the “Saltburn” star changed into modern party attire that reflects Keoghan’s relaxed, street-savvy style for a Met Gala after party at Soho House in fresh, white Nike Air Force 1 Shoes.
Keoghan’s devotion to the classic white men’s sneakers has been consistent throughout 2024, as the actor wore white Nike Air Force 1 shoes to Burberry’s fall 2024 show back in February and during Coachella in April (paired with Burberry check-print shorts, of course). The men’s walking shoe is ideal for stepping in style on hard surfaces and provides great stability to break out some killer moves to murder on the dance floor.
Originally released in 1982, the Nike Air Force 1 collection has become more than just a sneaker — it’s become synonymous with pop culture. Initially conceived as a basketball shoe, the Air Force 1 marked shoe designer Bruce Kilgore’s basketball shoe debut. At the time, it was also the first Nike shoe to introduce Nike Air impact-absorbing cushioning to the basketball court.
With over 3,000 five-star reviews on Nike.com, it’s clear the Nike Air Force 1 has endured as a go-to favorite for many footwear shoppers over the years. One shopper said, “These shoes are original and super versatile. They can be paired with any outfit, and these shoes will not disappoint.” While they’re a staple of the Nike collection, spring is the perfect season to refresh your footwear rotation with a tried-and-true classic that’s equally fitting for city streets and swanky soirees.
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Adam Mansuroglu is the Director of Commerce for Footwear News and WWD, overseeing strategy for shopping content on both brands, along with writing and editing shopping guides, product reviews, and shopping trend stories across fashion, beauty, home and lifestyle product categories for men and women. Prior to his current role, Mansuroglu was a fashion editor and stylist at Cosmopolitan Magazine, Style Editor at BestProducts.com, and Senior Style and Gear Editor at Men’s Health Magazine. Mansuroglu has been tapped as a shopping expert for editorial websites such as Wirecutter, and his writing has also appeared in Out Magazine, Esquire and other publications.
Fernando Snellings is a contributing beauty and fashion writer for WWD. An alumni of the School of Visual Arts, Snellings has worked in various roles in the fashion industry for several years. As a freelance writer, he actively keeps his finger on the pulse on the latest fashion and beauty trends.
