BAPE STA (BAPESTA)

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The range covers the BAPE STA in high-gloss patent leather, bold colour-blocked pairs, muted leather tones, Low and Mid cuts and collaboration releases. The BAPE STA sits within the wider BAPE range at PUSHAS, alongside BAPE accessories and AAPE by A Bathing Ape. Every pair sold through PUSHAS is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence.

What Is the BAPE STA?

The BAPE STA is A Bathing Ape's signature sneaker. Many buyers write it as one word, BAPESTA. It is a low-top court shoe with a perforated toe, a chunky cupsole and a shooting-star logo, the STA, across each side. Most pairs are the low-top cut, and BAPE also makes a higher Mid version of the shoe for a different look.

The shape will look familiar: Nigo built the BAPE STA on the outline of the Nike Air Force 1, swapping the Swoosh for BAPE's own star. What made it different was the finish. Shiny patent uppers, loud colour blocking and BAPE detailing turned a classic basketball shape into something unmistakably from Tokyo.

The History of the BAPE STA

Nigo founded A Bathing Ape in Tokyo's Harajuku district in 1993, and the BAPE STA arrived in the early 2000s as the brand's own sneaker. It caught on in Tokyo first and soon spread across hip-hop, fashion and collectors worldwide.

BAPE has also worked with artists such as KAWS on the shoe, and the brand made a BAPE STA with Kanye West. New BAPE STA editions still arrive season after season, alongside the shoes and collaborations people have hunted for years.

BAPE STA Culture

The BAPE STA found its loudest fans in American hip-hop. Nigo's friend and business partner Pharrell Williams wore the shoe, and Kanye West's collaboration tied it to one of the biggest names in music. It is easiest to wear as the one bright piece in an outfit, with plain clothes around it, or as part of a full BAPE look with camo and a Shark Hoodie. For the full story of the label, read the BAPE brand story and history.

Popular BAPE STA Styles

The BAPE STA range at PUSHAS spans every way the shoe is worn:

• Patent Leather BAPE STA — the high-gloss finish the shoe is best known for.
• Colour-Blocked BAPE STA — bold two- and three-tone pairs in BAPE's bright colours.
• Leather BAPE STA — black, white and neutral pairs for everyday wear.
• BAPE STA Low and Mid — the low-top staple and its higher-cut version.
• BAPE STA Collaborations — limited pairs made with artists, musicians and other brands.

BAPE STA Sizing and Fit

BAPE STAs are listed in US sizing. The shoe shares its outline with the Nike Air Force 1, but the two are made differently, so do not assume your Air Force 1 size carries over. If you are between sizes or have wide feet, check the fit carefully. Compare your usual size against the PUSHAS sneaker size guide before you choose.

Why Buy BAPE STAs From PUSHAS?

• Authenticated By Hand — Every BAPE STA pair is inspected and verified authentic before it ships. No exceptions.
• Curated Seller Network — Every listing comes from a vetted, verified seller.
• Beyond Standard Retail — Access BAPE STA colourways and collaborations already sold out through traditional retailers.
• Depth of Selection — Patent, leather, colour-blocked, Low and Mid BAPE STAs across a range of sizes, all in one place.
• Flexible Checkout — Afterpay, PayPal and Apple Pay at checkout.
• Worldwide Shipping — Get access to hype straight from our SYD, LA & HK Distribution Centres.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between BAPESTA and BAPE STA?

There is no difference. BAPESTA and BAPE STA are two spellings of A Bathing Ape's signature sneaker.

Who makes the BAPE STA?

The BAPE STA is made by A Bathing Ape, the Japanese label founded by Nigo in Tokyo in 1993.

Is the BAPE STA based on the Nike Air Force 1?

Yes. The BAPE STA takes its outline from the Nike Air Force 1 and replaces the Swoosh with BAPE's shooting-star STA logo.

How do BAPE STAs fit?

BAPE STAs are listed in US sizing. Do not assume your Air Force 1 size carries over. Compare your usual size against the PUSHAS sneaker size guide before you buy.

Does PUSHAS ship BAPE STAs internationally?

Yes. PUSHAS ships worldwide, including to the US, UK, Europe and Asia, through our SYD, LA & HK Distribution Centres. Every pair is authenticated by hand before it ships.

Are BAPE STAs on PUSHAS authentic?

Yes. Every pair sold through PUSHAS is authenticated by hand before it ships, so you can shop with confidence.