The Bapesta sneaker was introduced by BAPE founder Nigo in 2000 as part of his vision to create something that would challenge norms and inject Japanese street culture into global fashion. Bapesta’s design was influenced by the iconic Nike Air Force 1 but reimagined with BAPE’s distinctive style and rebellious edge. The signature star logo, “STA,” replaced the Swoosh, becoming a new emblem of style and a clear symbol of Nigo’s unique take on global sneaker culture. https://bapesta.org/