Nike’s “NY vs NY” series returns to the Air Force 1 Low in 2026, bringing the Uptown back into the city’s summer basketball circuit. The shoe releases June 26 for $130 through Nike.com and select retailers.

The 2026 pair moves away from the sunset-inspired colors used over the past two years. White leather keeps the upper familiar, while bright green trim brings it closer to the 2022 edition. Nike adds a light grey checkerboard pattern to the Swooshes, giving the mostly white design a little more separation.

Hints of most of the story hang around the foxing. Dyckman, Watson Ave, West 4th and the Uptown Challenge are referenced all attributing the release to courts and tournaments that have contributed to creating New York’ streetball legacy. Finishing off the heel is a stamped NY VS NY mark.

The Air Force 1 has appeared throughout the series, and the choice still feels natural. The model’s history in New York gives the theme more weight than it would on almost any other Nike silhouette.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “NY vs NY” releases June 26, 2026, for $130 at Nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers.

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