This Black and Gum Nike SB Air Force 1 is Perfection in Soft Suede

Nike SB has been crushing it lately. There was a bit of a lull for The Swoosh’s skate label after the insane SB Dunk hype at the start of the decade waned, but with colorways like the Dashawn Jordan and Bluetile Dunks, plus the introduction of the skate-ready Air Force 1, it's safe to say that SB is back again.

At the in-store release of the Nike SB x Bluetile Dunk, a brand-new colorway of the SB Air Force 1 popped up on foot outside, hinting at more upcoming blends of suede with classic gum soles. Just like the debut pair, the Black and Gum pair goes monochrome on the suede upper, adds a white midsole, and rounds things out with a tan gum outsole.

Even in just one on-foot picture, the soft black suede upper matched with the contrasting sole is one of the best pairs of the remixed silhouette we’ve seen yet. Like the rest of the remade SB AF1s, the pair features a remade sole, sunken footbed, and made-for-skate design.

As of now, there’s no word on the release date or retail price on the Nike SB Air Force 1 Low Black Gum, but with more colorways of the model expected sooner than later, we’re hoping for some concrete info soon. To keep up with all the latest on the Nike SB Air Force 1, download the Sole Retriever App.

Zach Harris

Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com