Nike, NIGO and J-Hope Join Forces For an Air Force 1 Collab
One of the biggest drops of the year.
Streetwear giant NIGO and BTS’ J-Hope have teamed up with Nike to drop a three-way Air Force 1 Low ‘01 collaboration. Blending ’90s Tokyo street culture with J-Hope’s signature “Hobicore” energy, the release offers a fresh, vibrant spin on the classic 2001 archive silhouette.
Dressed in a rich “Burnt Sunrise” and “Metallic Gold” patent leather upper, the pair is accented by hints of turquoise, a clean white midsole and playful color blocking throughout. Personal touches make the sneaker one-of-a-kind, including J-Hope’s signature squirrel graphic on the heel, custom tongue branding and multi-colored rope laces. The design seamlessly bridges archival footwear aesthetics with contemporary pop culture nostalgia.
“J-Hope is one of the few people who has become a true ambassador for culture and can pass it on to the next generation,” NIGO shared in a press release.
The NIGO x J-Hope x Nike Air Force 1 ‘01 launches exclusively on Human Made’s webstore on October 17. A wider global release will follow via Nike SNKRS and select retailers on October 22.
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