Wearing John Geiger's GF-01: The sneaker Nike hates

A lawsuit hasn’t stopped Geiger from making a luxurious Air Force 1 homage with Patrón.

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John Geiger is an independent sneaker designer and customizer who’s found a steady hit with his GF-01 silhouette.

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The shoe is a clear riff on Nike’s iconic Air Force 1, only made with more premium materials and branding specific to Geiger.

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