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Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Mamba Eterno” Releases October 30th

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Mario Briguglio
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The upcoming Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Mamba Eterno” doesn’t look much like the cleaner pairs we’ve seen from the model so far. Floral artwork runs underneath the translucent cage, while orange, red, pink, and purple cover much of the shoe and give it a look connected to Día de los Muertos.

Nike lists the colorway as Safety Orange, Picante Red, and Sundial. Those colors are mixed throughout the upper rather than being separated into simple blocks, with the floral pattern visible through different sections of the Kobe 3’s cage.
“Mamba Eterno” translates to “Eternal Mamba,” a name that fits with the Día de los Muertos theme and the tradition of remembering family members and loved ones who have passed.

The connection also makes sense with Kobe Bryant’s history in Los Angeles. He had a large following within the city’s Mexican community, and Vanessa Bryant is of Mexican descent. Using that theme on a Kobe release gives the pair a more personal connection than a standard seasonal colorway.

Most Kobe 3 Low Protro releases have kept the upper fairly straightforward, but this pair goes in another direction. The artwork underneath the cage becomes a major part of the design instead of letting the shoe’s molded construction handle most of the look.

Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro Mamba Eterno Release Date

The Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Mamba Eterno” is expected to release October 30, 2026 through Nike and select Nike Basketball retailers. Men’s pairs will retail for $190, with grade school sizing also available. Check out the official photos below.

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Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro “Mamba Eterno”
Color: Safety Orange/Sundial-Picante Red
Style Code: IO6260-800
Release Date: October 30, 2026
Price: $190

Photos: mr.kicks.universe

Reebok G-Unit G6 “Street Fighter” Custom Made for 50 Cent

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Mason Tiniuc
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50 Cent showed off a special pair of Reebok G-Unit G6 sneakers during a recent appearance on The Crew Has It podcast with Andrew Schulz. The shoes feature artwork from the upcoming Street Fighter movie, which stars 50 Cent as Balrog.

Custom sneaker designer Jheri Cavitt created the pair specifically for 50 Cent. Cavitt previously worked with the rapper on custom Nike Air Force 1s for his Legacy Tour. Despite the Street Fighter graphics, this isn’t an official collaboration between Reebok and the franchise. Puma currently holds that partnership and recently released its own collection tied to the film.

The custom design starts with the white-and-blue Reebok G-Unit G6 that returned in August. Several Street Fighter characters are printed across the side panels, with the game’s logo appearing on the tongue. White leather, grey suede, and the original G-Unit and Reebok branding remain unchanged.

The Reebok G-Unit G6 “Street Fighter” was made as a one-of-one pair exclusively for 50 Cent and won’t be available to the public.

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Nike GT Cut 4 “Halloween” Gets Wembanyama’s Alien Theme

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Mason Tiniuc
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Victor Wembanyama is getting his own Nike G.T. Cut 4 “Halloween” as part of Nike Basketball’s 2026 Halloween Collection. His alien nickname is the focus here, with a light green upper covered in darker green patterns that run across the entire shoe. The glossy finish gives the design an almost slime-like appearance, while black Swooshes and a small alien-head logo near the heel add some contrast.

Inside the tongue is a zombie graphic of Wembanyama with sunken eyes, green skin, and yellow teeth. The same face is printed on a Halloween mask that comes with the shoes. It’s another nod to his alien nickname, this time with a zombie twist for Halloween.

Most of the shoe stays within the same green color scheme. Matching laces and a padded collar sit above a pale green midsole, while a translucent outsole features a wavy traction pattern. Black Swoosh branding also appears underneath, along with visible ZoomX and Air Zoom Strobel markings.

The Victor Wembanyama x Nike GT Cut 4 “Halloween” releases October 23, 2026, for $210. It’s one of several special-edition basketball shoes arriving as part of Nike Basketball’s larger Halloween collection.

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Nike GT Cut 4 “Halloween”
Color: Vapour Green/Steam-Psychic Purple-Metallic Ochre
Style Code: IX5395-300
Release Date: October 23, 2026
Price: $210

SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Platinum” Releases Holiday 2026

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Mario Briguglio
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Jason Williams wasn’t putting up the biggest numbers during his NBA career, but people still remember the way he played. Better known as “White Chocolate,” he had a style of his own, especially with his passing, and the Nike Zoom Hyperflight was one of the shoes he wore during his playing days.

Now Williams has another Hyperflight release on the way, this time with SLAM Magazine. The SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Platinum” follows the orange “Starfish” colorway, replacing that pair’s patent leather finish with a metallic silver upper. SLAM has plenty of history with Williams, having featured him regularly during his NBA career.

Most of the shoe is covered in shiny silver, with black on the tongue, laces, and H-shaped support piece along the sides. There’s also a small purple Swoosh near the toe, a nod to Williams’ Sacramento Kings days, along with an icy blue outsole. His No. 55 appears on one tongue, while the other has SLAM branding. Both heels also feature “J Will” lettering.

SLAM Nike Hyperflight Platinum Release Date

The SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Platinum” will be released in Holiday 2026, through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $170.

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SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Platinum”
Color: Metallic Silver/Field Purple-Black-White-Ice
Style Code: JA7720-001
Release Date: Holiday 2026
Price: $170

Photos: Sneaker Market RO

Nike A’Two “Potion No. 22” Releases October 23rd

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Mason Tiniuc
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Built around some of her favorite Halloween costumes, A’ja Wilson’s Nike A’Two “Halloween Potion No. 22” brings several horror references together for the model’s Halloween release. The name comes from Wilson’s No. 22 jersey, with the mismatched design inspired by some of her favorite Halloween costumes.

Blood-like Bright Crimson splatter stretches across the lateral side and continues onto the midsole. Small black dots mixed into the graphics reference the hockey mask worn by Jason Voorhees, bringing a Friday the 13th element into that half of the shoe.

Red and yellow take over the medial side in a honeycomb pattern tied to “Candyman.” The change is noticeable from one side to the other, and the rest of the shoe keeps adding to the mix. A silver TPU heel clip has flame-shaped edges, while royal blue appears on the tongue.

The Nike A’Two “Halloween Potion No. 22” is set to release October 23, 2026 through select retailers and Nike.com. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price tag is set at $155. Check out the official photos below.

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Nike A’Two “Potion No. 22”
Color:: Light Orewood Brown/Pine Green-Bright Crimson-Black
Style Code: IZ2457-100
Release Date: October 23, 2026
Price: $155

Photos: metdzqlife02

Air Jordan 9 Boot Returns in “Olive”

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Mario Briguglio
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Remember when Jordan Brand first turned the Air Jordan 9 into a boot back in 2017? Well, the “Olive” colorway is back for Holiday 2026. The colorway itself is much older, going back to the original Jordan 9 lineup from the ’90s. This time around, we’re getting the same boot version that was released nearly a decade ago.

One thing about the Jordan 9 is that it already had some hiking boot influence when Tinker Hatfield designed it. The boot version builds on that with a leather upper, metal D-ring eyelets, and a leather tongue. Even the outsole has been changed to give it more grip on wet or snowy ground. If you remember the earlier release, there isn’t much different here.

The Air Jordan 9 Boot “Olive” is now available on Nike.com for $230.

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Air Jordan 9 Boot “Olive”
Color: Black/True Red-Light Olive
Style Code: AR4491-012
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Price: $230

Nike Ja 4 High “Zombie” Releases October 31st

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Mario Briguglio
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Since the advent of low-tops, high-top basketball shoes have been hard to come by, especially for signature Nike models. This trend has led to the release of a high-top variant of the Nike Ja 4, dubbed the Nike Ja 4 High “Zombie”, which hasn’t been seen since the Nike LeBron 19.

The Nike Ja 4 High “Zombie” falls under the Halloween 2026 collection and features an all-covering shroud with a front zipper. The shoe retains the familiar lacing system from the regular Ja 4 model, and raised logos of Morant’s arrows dominate the entire upper. The shoe is similar to the Air Jordan 28 in its construction because of the zippered upper.

The entire shoe, from the spiked upper to the outsole, will be painted in University Red to give the Nike Ja 4 a look of the famed “Red October” colorway. The reverse Swoosh and a midfoot support piece will be covered in Metallic Medium Olive to provide some contrast. The Halloween-themed elements are visible only on the inside, where the insoles will feature “Twelve Time” written in graffiti-style and Morant’s head in a zombie-like manner.

The Nike Ja 4 High “Zombie” releases on October 31, 2026, via select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com for $180.

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Nike Ja 4 High “Zombie”
Color: University Red/Bright Crimson/Cobalt Bliss/Medium Olive
Style Code: IQ3864-600
Release Date: October 31, 2026
Price: $180

BAPE STA “25th Anniversary” Collection Releases October 17th

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Mason Tiniuc
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UPDATE 10/16/26: After its early ComplexCon release, the BAPE STA 15th Anniversary Collection is getting a wider drop on October 17th. There are a few pairs that weren’t part of the first release, too. Those include a black cracked leather BAPE STA, a white BAPE STA OS, and a black BAPE STA SHARK. They’ll be available at BAPE STORE locations across North America and us.bape.com.

Original Story 9/30/26:
For the BAPE STA’s 25th anniversary, BAPE put together three ComplexCon 2026 exclusives that each take the shoe in a different direction. One is based on the past, one on the present, and one on the future. All three will be available at Booth G41 in Los Angeles.

The “Past” version is easy to spot. Cracked silver leather covers the upper, while the midsole has been heavily aged to give the shoe the look of an older pair that has already seen years of wear.

Black leather takes over the “Present” BAPE STA, with oversized metallic silver STA logos running along the sides. It is the most familiar-looking pair of the three and sticks closer to the shape and styling people already associate with the model.

The “Future” pair pushes things further. Metallic silver leather is used across much of the upper, but the main detail is the shark mouth cutting across the lateral STA logo. Eye graphics appear around the heel as another nod to BAPE’s long-running visual language.

BAPE will also have 25 archival BAPE STA releases on display during ComplexCon, giving the anniversary setup some history beyond the new pairs. A 25th anniversary apparel collection will be available too, including hoodies featuring graphics based on older BAPE STA releases.

The BAPE STA 25th Anniversary “Past,” “Present,” and “Future” colorways release at BAPE Booth G41 during ComplexCon 2026 in Los Angeles on October 3 and October 4, 2026.

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BAPE STA “25th Anniversary” Collection
Release Date: October 3-4, 2026 (ComplexCon)
Release Date: October 17, 2026 (BAPE)
Price: $355 USD (Sneakers)
Price: $335 USD (Hoodies)
Price: $135 USD (Tees)

Nike Dunk Low “Tweed Patent Leather” Mixes Black Suede With Patent Leather

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Mason Tiniuc
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The Nike Dunk Low “Tweed Patent Leather” gives the classic low-top a different look by pairing black suede with glossy patent leather covered in tweed-style patterns. Dressed in Black/Sail-Multi-Color, the upcoming release uses several grey-and-black prints across the upper rather than sticking to one pattern.

Black suede makes up the toe box and side panels, while the overlays carry most of the design. The toe, eyestays, Swooshes, and heel sections feature different checks and woven-style prints that resemble traditional tweed fabric. The patterns have a glossy finish, making it clear the material is patent leather rather than actual fabric.

White laces break up the darker upper, running over a black tongue with white Nike branding. Matching logos appear on the insoles, while embroidered Nike lettering is found on the heel tabs. The shoe also keeps a black padded collar, with a Sail midsole and black rubber outsole finishing things off.

The Nike Dunk Low “Tweed Patent Leather” will be available Fall 2026 through Nike.com and select retailers for $130.

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Nike Dunk Low “Tweed Patent Leather”
Color: Black/Sail-Multi-Color
Style Code: IX8648-001
Release Date: Fall 2026
Price: $130

Nike Mind 001 “Neo Pink” and “Light Orewood Brown” Releases Spring 2027

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Mason Tiniuc
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The Nike Mind 001 will start 2027 with two new women’s colorways, “Neo Pink” and “Light Orewood Brown.” Both are scheduled for a January 1 release, bringing more color options to the recovery-focused slip-on.

The “Neo Pink” version is covered entirely in bright pink, from the molded upper down to the rounded pods underneath. “Light Orewood Brown” has a cream-colored upper instead, with bright pink Swooshes on the sides and matching pods along the outsole. It’s a more neutral option compared to the all-pink pair, though both use the same design.

The Mind 001 stands apart from traditional recovery slides with its closed-toe shape and laceless construction. Most of the design is fairly simple, with a smooth, molded upper and minimal detailing. Underneath is where things get interesting. The outsole features a series of oversized rounded pods designed to increase sensory feedback between the foot and the ground. Those pods also account for much of the shoe’s unusual shape.

Nothing about the construction changes with these two colorways. The molded upper, exaggerated outsole, and underfoot pod setup all carry over from the original design.

The Nike Mind 001 “Neo Pink” and “Light Orewood Brown” will release on January 1, 2027, in women’s sizing, with both pairs priced at $95 each.

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Nike Mind 001 “Neo Pink”
Style Code: HQ4309-602
Release Date: January 2027
Price: $95

Nike Mind 001 “Light Orewood Brown”
Style Code: HQ4309-103
Release Date: January 2027
Price: $95

Burna Boy x On Cloud Pack Releases October 22nd

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Mason Tiniuc
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Burna Boy’s first collection with On Running is set for October 22. The Nigerian artist has three sneakers coming out with the Swiss brand, including the Cloudtilt Remix, Roger Clubhouse, and Cloudmonster. There’s a mix of everyday and running shoes in the collection, priced from $150 to $180.

The Cloudtilt Remix gets the darkest look of the three, featuring an “Ox Brown/Tinder” colorway. Brown covers nearly the entire shoe, including the midsole, giving it a faded, scorched appearance. The walking and lifestyle model keeps its familiar shape and comes priced at $170.

For the Roger Clubhouse, Burna Boy went with an all-white design that looks much closer to a traditional tennis sneaker. The biggest difference is the upper, which replaces mesh with leather. Debossed On logos, metal eyelets, and visible stitching around the heel add a few more details without changing much of the original design. Retail is set at $150.

The Cloudmonster is the only running-focused model in the collection and will arrive in a “Sienna” colorway. Photos of the shoe have yet to surface, though its $180 price has already been confirmed.

The Burna Boy x On Running Collection will be available October 22, 2026, through On Running and select retailers, including Foot Locker.

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Burna Boy x On Cloudtilt Remix
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Price: $170

Burna Boy x On Roger Clubhouse
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Price: $150

Nike Rejuven8 WNTR Gets a Suede Makeover for Winter 2026

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Mason Tiniuc
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Nike has reworked the Rejuven8 for colder weather, giving the Nike Rejuven8 WNTR a suede upper in place of the original model’s open synthetic cage. The new upper gives it more coverage for colder weather, moving away from the breathable construction that made the Rejuven8 recognizable in the first place.

Most of the changes are on the outside, where suede panels are joined by a sturdier lacing system. A rough-textured welt runs along the area where the upper meets the midsole, adding to the shoe’s boot-like appearance. Nike kept the removable inner bootie from the original model, so wearers can still take it out when needed.

Earlier this year, Nike introduced a jelly sandal version of the Rejuven8 that made even more use of its open design. The WNTR takes a different approach, covering areas that were previously exposed and using materials more commonly found on winter footwear. The basic shape remains familiar, even with the changes to the upper.

Two colorways of the Nike Rejuven8 WNTR were shown during the latest SNKRS Verified preview. Both should be out before the end of 2026.

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Lil Yachty x Nike Air Force 1 Mid Raffle Opens October 16th

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Mario Briguglio
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UPDATE 10/15/26: Lil Yachty and Nike have shared a new video confirming their Air Force 1 Mid collaboration. The raffle starts October 16th at 7 AM PST on yachty.shop.

Original Story 10/4/26:
Lil Yachty showed up to ComplexCon 2026 with two new Concrete Boys x Nike Air Force 1 Mid colorways, and both were made in very limited numbers.

The yellow and black pair was sold through Yachty’s Pawn Shop booth at the event, with only 1,000 pairs produced for ComplexCon attendees. A second version uses pink and black, but that pair is even harder to come by. Only two were made, both for Yachty himself.

Both colorways use croc-embossed material across the upper with black piping outlining the panels. Concrete Boys branding appears on the heel, while “Just Us” is added to the tongue label.

The Air Force 1 Mid gives Yachty another Nike project after several collaborations built around the Air Force 1 Low.

For now, the yellow pair remains limited to the 1,000 pairs sold at ComplexCon, while the pink version is essentially a personal pair for Yachty. A wider release has yet to be announced.

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Photos: sneakerdenn

SZA x Vans Collection Includes Two Sneakers and Apparel

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Mason Tiniuc
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About a year after being named Vans’ first Artistic Director, SZA has her first collection with the brand ready to go. Two footwear styles are part of the release, along with clothing that reflects her longtime interest in fishing and the outdoors.

Before making music her career, SZA was studying marine biology at Delaware State University. Her interest in the outdoors also led to Ctrl Fishing Co., a streetwear project that promoted sustainability and cutting down on plastic waste. The fish prints on her new Vans Authentic are a nod to that side of her life.

The SZA x Vans Authentic has colorful fish prints across the upper, distressed midsoles, and a collapsible heel that can be folded down for easier wear. The SZA x Vans Knu Skool Mule is a backless version of the skate shoe, dressed in black and white with small insect graphics printed on the insoles.

Clothing makes up a good portion of the collection as well. There are snap shorts, a reversible fishing vest with several pockets, and other casual pieces based on outdoor gear.

The SZA x Vans collection releases October 22, 2026, at Vans and select retailers. The women’s Authentic is priced at $110, and the women’s Knu Skool Mule will retail for $115.

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SZA x Vans Authentic (W)
Color: SZA Fish Print
Style Code: VN00115AWHT
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Price: $110

SZA x Vans Knu Skool Mule (W)
Color: SZA Black/White
Style Code: VN00119WBA2
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Price: $115

SZA x Vans Apparel
Release Date: October 22, 202

adidas AE 3 “Dr. Doom” Is Ready for Doomsday

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Mason Tiniuc
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The “Sneaker of the Year” winner at Anthony Edwards’ Believe That Awards was his own adidas AE 3 “Dr. Doom.” The second annual show was posted to YouTube on October 16th, where Edwards showed more of the Marvel-themed shoe that had previously appeared in just one photo. It beat out the AE Mule, AE Superstar, Believe That 1, and AE 2 Hellstar for the award.

The Dr. Doom colors are easy to spot on this AE 3. Green covers much of the shoe, with silver running across the sides and around the toe and heel. Some of the silver panels have a reflective finish, while the material through the middle has a brushed metal texture similar to the character’s armor. The usual AE logo is missing from the tongue, replaced by Dr. Doom’s face. A little gold also appears on the heel tab.

Justin Bieber received the “White Boy of the Year” award at the same event. Meanwhile, Avengers: Doomsday is set to open in theaters December 18, 2026, with adidas already working on other Marvel-themed sneakers. There hasn’t been any confirmation that this AE 3 is tied to the film’s release schedule.

There’s still no announced release date for the adidas Anthony Edwards 3 “Dr. Doom,” also referred to as “Doomsday.” See the latest images below.

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Nocturnal x Nike SB Air Force 1 Low Releases October 27th

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Mario Briguglio
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Philadelphia’s Nocturnal skate shop has teamed up with Nike SB on a new Air Force 1 Low, with grey suede covering much of the shoe and green used throughout the smaller details. It’s one of several skate shop collaborations included in Nike SB’s “City Pack.”

Most of the upper is covered in grey suede, including the toe, side panels, and overlays. Green is used for the Swooshes, laces, and tongue labels, along with the leather heel tabs. A black midsole separates the upper from the green rubber outsole. The color blocking stays pretty straightforward, without too much going on outside of the two main shades.

Around the heel, there’s Nocturnal embroidery stitched into the grey suede. The back tabs have Nike SB Air branding, while a small metal “SB-1” piece sits at the bottom of the laces. These are some of the details that make this version different from the usual Air Force 1.

Nike SB is handling this release a little differently, with two versions of the same shoe planned. Nocturnal will have the pair with its name embroidered along the side near the heel, while the version sold through other retailers won’t have that branding. Outside of the missing logo, the shoes will look the same.

Amsterdam’s Ben-G is also part of the “City Pack,” with more skate shops expected to be involved. Each shop will have its own branded pair, while versions without the shop logos will be available through other skate shops.

Nocturnal x Nike SB Air Force 1 Low Release Date

The Nocturnal x Nike SB Air Force 1 Low “Cool Grey/Court Green” releases October 17, 2026, at Nocturnal’s Philadelphia store with the shop’s branding on the side. The wider Nike SNKRS release follows October 27th without the Nocturnal logo. Both versions will retail for $120 in men’s sizing. Check out the official photos below.

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Nocturnal x Nike SB Air Force 1 Low
Color: Cool Grey/Court Green-Black
Style Code: IV6099-003 / IV5289-003
Release Date: October 17, 2026 (Philadelphia)
Release Date: October 27, 2026 (SNKRS)
Price: $120

Photos: kcscowboys1977

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