BAPE shoes begin with the BAPE STA, first released in 2002 as the BAPESTA. It is a low-top sneaker that draws on the Nike Air Force 1 silhouette, with a lightning-bolt design that starts from a star on the side, and it was adopt... BAPE shoes begin with the BAPE STA, first released in 2002 as the BAPESTA. It is a low-top sneaker that draws on the Nike Air Force 1 silhouette, with a lightning-bolt design that starts from a star on the side, and it was adopted early by the hip-hop community. BAPE sneakers carry the label’s graphic approach into footwear, and the BAPE STA remains the best-known sneaker in the line. The brand’s own product range pairs shoes with tees, hoodies, outerwear and accessories, so the sneaker fits within a full head-to-toe look. View more