UPDATE 8/31/26: Steven Victor has confirmed that the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 Low “University Red” will release on September 12th. The pair is expected to be limited to 646 pairs, a number that references New York City’s 646 area code, which was introduced in 1999.

Original Story 7/24/26:
Nike’s revived Air Force 1 ’01 is already building out a stronger story beyond its return with Nigo. The early-2000s version of the classic AF1 is now tied to Victor Victor, the streetwear label founded by music executive Steven Victor.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was previously seen wearing black and yellow Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 ’01 colorways during the NBA Finals. LeBron James debuted the “Court Purple” edition, while Steven Victor himself along with DJ Khaled and Odell Beckham Jr. were all spotted with the latest “University Red” pair.

This latest version comes dressed in University Red leather with clean White Swooshes and Black outsoles, following the same bold color-blocking approach seen on the earlier pairs. The Victor Victor dog logo appears on the insoles, while a stitched dog motif is also placed on the lateral side, giving the collaboration its main branded detail without overloading the design.

The Nike Air Force 1 ’01 brings back the beefier shape and extra padding that helped define the model during the early 2000s, an era many AF1 fans still consider one of the shoe’s strongest runs.

Victor Victor Nike Air Force 1 Red Release Date

Expect the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 ’01 “University Red” to release September 12, 2026 for $150 USD. Check out the official photos below.

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