The Nike Air Force 1 “Year of the Horse” for Spring 2026 is the latest entry in Nike’s ever-popular Chinese New Year collection. First arriving back in 2002 as the Zodiac series, it’s featured some high profile storytelling duos over the years and the latest release leans into this past by keeping the design simple yet symbolic.

Fully leathered in white, this Year of the Horse Air Force 1 sports a smooth embossed pattern across the heel. A small red Swoosh is stitched above the oversized lateral logo. Red on white has a distinct pop that’s aggressive but not garish. Nike used multicolor stitching to dress up the heel tab, a subtle touch that livens up the base shoe. A metal top eyelet and a custom horse-shaped lace dubrae finish the theme with a premium edge. That’s the kind of detail collectors appreciate instantly.

The tongue tag brings a soft gradient color mix that reminds me of older ACG-style palettes, which adds a fun twist to the otherwise minimal layout. Official images should reveal more hidden touches once Nike locks in the rollout.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Year of the Horse” is set to release in the Spring of 2026 to coincide with the new Lunar Year in February.

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