The NIGO and J-Hope Nike Air Force 1 ‘01 Collab is Finally Dropping this Month

Published October 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Quick Facts

Featuring dark red premium leather on the toe and lace panel with matching terry on the sockliner, the toebox and side panels switch to a rich chocolate brown
The heel panel adds a darker shade of brown for even more Autumn energy, with a return to red on the outsole and hits of Tiffany blue on the tongue tag and pink on the midsole AIR branding
The NIGO x J-Hope x Nike Air Force 1 Low '01 will be released October 17, 2026 through the Human Made webstore, followed by a Nike SNKRS and retailer drop on October 22, 2026

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J-Hope x NIGO x Nike Air Force 1 Low '01

K-Pop has taken over every corner of pop culture for the better part of the decade, but this year, the Korean music scene has been spreading its aura to the sneaker industry. After seeing every member of BLACKPINK sign deals with major sneaker labels, the latest connection teams up with BTS star J-Hope. Connecting J-Hope, founder of Human Made and BAPE NIGO, and Nike, the new Air Force 1 ‘01 keeps up the retro shape’s dominant run.

High Hopes

The J-Hope x NIGO x Nike Air Force 1 Low '01 has been on our radar for a few months now, with a few preview images and on-foot shots floating around the internet. Now, with the pair set to drop at the end of next week, we’ve finally got a detailed look at NIGO’s latest AF1 ‘01 collab, with a little help from the next generation. “I think j-hope is one of the few people who can become a true ambassador for culture and help carry it forward to the next generation,” NIGO said.

Featuring dark red premium leather on the toe and lace panel with matching terry on the sockliner, the toebox and side panels switch to a rich chocolate brown. The heel panel adds a darker shade of brown for even more Autumn energy, with a return to red on the outsole and hits of Tiffany blue on the tongue tag and pink on the midsole AIR branding. J-Hope branding is added on the lateral heel and the leather heel tab, with multi-color rope laces to complete the look.

NIGO x J-Hope x Nike Air Force 1 Low '01 Release Details

The NIGO x J-Hope x Nike Air Force 1 Low '01 will be released October 17, 2026 through the Human Made webstore, followed by a Nike SNKRS and retailer drop on October 22, 2026. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $150. For all the latest Nike Air Force 1 collab news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.