Patent Paradise: Nike is Bringing the 00s Back with a Summer Pack of Patent Leather Air Force 1s

Published March 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM

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We’ve seen a steady run of patent uppers and accents this year, but this summer-ready collection is the best bunch yet, arriving in three colorways: yellow and green, deep red and orange, and navy and icy grape
The Topaz Gold yellow pair is the star of the show, bringing rays of sunshine to the entire upper with hits of St. Paddy’s green on the Swooshes and heel tab, and a darker shade of yellow on the laces and outsole
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Patent Leather Pack will be released Summer 2026

Nike Air Force 1 Low Patent Leather Pack Summer 2026

This summer, we’re gonna party like it’s 2006. Arriving perfectly on time for the 20-year fashion cycle’s flashback to prominence, it's time to pull out your favorite throwback jersey and keep the baggy energy up, because Nike is bringing back the ultimate mid-2000s sneaker icon: the patent leather Air Force 1.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low Patent Leather Pack is the latest push towards a return to the shiny, colorful Forces that inspired Nelly to write a hit. We’ve seen a steady run of patent uppers and accents this year, but this summer-ready collection is the best bunch yet, arriving in three colorways: yellow and green, deep red and orange, and navy and icy grape.

The Topaz Gold yellow pair is the star of the show, bringing rays of sunshine to the entire upper with hits of St. Paddy’s green on the Swooshes and heel tab, and a darker shade of yellow on the laces and outsole. The other two pairs follow the same color scheme, with the Team Red pair bringing lava energy with a deep maroon upper, orange branding, and a brighter red on the laces and outsole. The last pair adds two shades of blue with a liquid lime color on the outsole and laces. If you still remember how Girbaud jeans fit, you’re probably going to need all three.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low Patent Leather Pack will be released Summer 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price on all three pairs is set at $120. For all the latest Nike news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.