Nike’s Vibram and Gore-Tex Air Force 1 Low Gets a Black Makeover

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Quick Facts

  • Nike applies Vibram and Gore-Tex technologies to the Air Force 1 Low
  • Alongside this Black colorway, there are two more options releasing Holiday 2025
  • The pair uses Gore-Tex material across the upper for weather resistance
  • Vibram's outsole tech helps with better grip
  • The pair will retail for $150
Nike Air Force 1 Low Gore-Tex Vibram Black
Nike Air Force 1 Low Gore-Tex Vibram Black

Harsh winter months are fast approaching, and that means swapping into footwear that can withstand the inclement conditions. Maybe you don’t have that problem if you’re in a tropical climate, but for many sneakerheads, you’ve got to say goodbye to kicks like the Nike Air Force 1 in favor of rugged boots and Gore-Tex-covered footwear. But instead of tossing your Forces into the back of the closet or garage, Nike has created a version of the iconic Bruce Kilgore design that is perfect for the winter months. The new Vibram Gore-Tex AF1 has already been spotted in Triple White and Clay Green, but now a menacing Triple Black version has appeared.

Nike swaps out the traditional synthetic leather build for a more durable Gore-Tex-coated tumbled leather. Other changes were necessary to preserve the weather-resistant properties of the Gore-Tex material, such as the perforations on the toebox now used as an aesthetic instead of ventilation, and the ballistic mesh on the tongue.

Nike Air Force 1 Low Gore-Tex Vibram Black
Nike Air Force 1 Low Gore-Tex Vibram Black

All of this, alongside the lace set, Gore-Tex and AF1-branded lace dubraes, and sockliner is coated in a single black hue. Down below sits a black rubber midsole with AIR text on the heel that rests above a yellow Vibram tag. The outsole company uses its advanced tech to make the AF1 a better option on wet and rugged surfaces, also applying its logo in the center of the outsole.

As mentioned above, the Air Force 1 Gore-Tex Vibram has appeared in two different colorways for the Holiday 2025 season and is expected to get more makeovers throughout 2026. This isn’t the first time Nike applied Gore-Tex materials to the AF1, but it does mark the first time Gore-Tex and Vibram technologies have been used together on the ‘80s basketball silhouette.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low Gore-Tex Vibram Black will be released Holiday 2025 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $150. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.

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