UPDATE 1/2/26: Nike is turning its Air Force 1 DNA into travel-ready luggage, with the new collection scheduled to land on January 31st. The drop includes a 26-inch hardshell suitcase priced at $310 (BUY HERE), while the larger 29-inch version will retail for $360 (BUY HERE), giving travelers two size options that carry the iconic design beyond sneakers.
Original Story 10/1/25:
Travel bags get a touch of Bruce Kilgore with Nike Air Force 1 Suitcases.
The airplane that the AF1 sneaker takes its name from is none other than the U.S. President’s Air Force One. As such, the sneaker’s legacy has found a second lease of life on wheels. Check the shoe’s radial outsole pattern on the undersurface of the bag. On the other side, there’s a solid-color Swoosh branded into the hardshell’s face.
The inside of the luggage is just as packed. In addition to two primary sections, there are smaller zipper pockets. Nylon liner fabric offers a bit of personality, too. Just don’t trip over “Thank you for flying Nike Air” printed on the inside of the lid. It’s a wink to the cushioning unit in the sneaker that first launched back in 1982. The Air Max came later and made visible the tech. But the Air Force 1 gave it staying power.
A sticker sheet includes the same radial pattern as the sole. It also features “Fly Nike!” branding. Sizes and colors have been confirmed for 22-inch and 29-inch bags, with a third size anticipated, as well.
The Nike Hardshell Suitcase will release January 1, 2026 through Nike.com and select retailers.
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