Are AF1s still a thing for teens?

[Anonymous]

Kids still wear them but my own kids (still growing rapidly so we buy shoes often) haven’t asked for them the last few times we’ve shopped, and haven’t seen them around as much. So, I don’t think they are as popular as they were a year or two ago.

Mine wanted Air Maxes, and Jordans (DS) and Blazers (DD). DD also likes wearing Converse high tops.

That said, I’d get him what he wants. Nothing wrong with Air Forces, just not as “super popular” as they once were but so what?

[Anonymous]

I live in NYC and every second teen on the street is wearing AF1. So I would say yes, they are still a thing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You know the shoes will only last a year or less so just get him the ones he was asking for. It's a short term commitment.

OP here, good point. It doesn't matter how much the shoes are, they will be destroyed in a year.

How old is your oldest that he's asking for shoes instead of toys (so not tiny), not outgrowing shoes multiple times a year (so not middle or early high school) and yet no old enough to know what's cool in his particular social group.

If he asks for something specific that's not immoral and fits with what you budgeted, then get it for him. If he decides he wants something else before he outgrows them, then he can figure out how to replace them.

[Anonymous]

My 11 yr old has never been into fashion unlike my me and my older daughter. This is the first thing clothing item she ever asked for by name, white AF1s a couple of weeks ago.

She’s in elementary school and I know her older cousins had them a few years ago. I don’t know their current status.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Jordan mid 1s are also not on the same level as highs and lows. Depending on the circle he runs in, I would make sure he gets the right style.

Oh barf. I get that kids want to fit in, but seriously, if having shoes that are just a tiny bit outside of the latest and greatest cause issues in "the circles he runs in", I would spend some time reexamining life priorities and the messages I'm sending in my parenting.

part of the job of a parent is helping their child succeed in all aspects of life. growing up is tough enough without adding on the burden of not fitting in due to the clothes/shoes a kid wears, especially when the parent can afford the items.

should kids be teased because of what they wear? of course not! but it's been happening for years and i see no end in sight. it's irresponsible to have the ability to provide for your child to make their life easier and more comfortable but to not do it in order to teach them or "teach" others a lesson.

Where do you live that this is such an issue?

[Anonymous]

Kids who are fashionable and sneaker heads wear more than just Jordan’s and Dunks. They rock what they want w/confidence and style it with an outfit. AF1s are still in but they also tend to be more seasonal just because they are all white and have to be kept clean.

Regardless, let your kid pick what he wants. Explain that you aren’t replacing them at will and then move forward.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jordan mid 1s are also not on the same level as highs and lows. Depending on the circle he runs in, I would make sure he gets the right style.

Oh barf. I get that kids want to fit in, but seriously, if having shoes that are just a tiny bit outside of the latest and greatest cause issues in "the circles he runs in", I would spend some time reexamining life priorities and the messages I'm sending in my parenting.

part of the job of a parent is helping their child succeed in all aspects of life. growing up is tough enough without adding on the burden of not fitting in due to the clothes/shoes a kid wears, especially when the parent can afford the items.

should kids be teased because of what they wear? of course not! but it's been happening for years and i see no end in sight. it's irresponsible to have the ability to provide for your child to make their life easier and more comfortable but to not do it in order to teach them or "teach" others a lesson.

Where do you live that this is such an issue?

Where do you live where teasing/bullying doesn’t happen? But I doubt they would tease them for choosing a different Nike sneaker.

[Anonymous]

Not sure, my teen is happy with basic Adidas. If that's what he wants, get it.