TUNE’s Nike Air Force 1 CVS “Wardrobe Unlocked” Is Designed to Degrade
The Seoul boutique reconstructs the ‘90s classic with a heavy wax coating designed to fade over time.
Name: TUNE x Nike Air Force 1 CVS “Wardrobe Unlocked”
Colorway: Twilight Marsh
SKU: IR5895-399
MSRP: TBC
Release Date: May 1
Where to Buy: TUNE, TUNE Seongsu
Seoul boutique TUNE and Nike are teaming up to release the TUNE x Nike Air Force 1 CVS “Wardrobe Unlocked,” a heavily modified take on the 1990s silhouette that prioritizes material evolution.
The collaboration entirely removes traditional leather from the upper, opting instead for a full canvas construction. Dressed in a monochromatic “Twilight Marsh” deep olive hue, the tonal approach gives the shoe a distinctly utilitarian, military-inspired structural finish. The most significant technical detail is the application of a heavy wax coating across the entire canvas base.
This heavy-duty treatment is intentionally engineered to degrade. Rather than maintaining a pristine exterior, the wax-coated upper is designed to structurally break in, fade, and build unique surface character as the shoe is worn. Pushing the concept of physical degradation further, the release includes a specialized sandpaper-style card. This abrasive tool allows wearers to physically rub down the upper, stripping away the wax coating to create a bespoke, worn-in finish that ensures no two pairs will age in the exact same manner over time.
