All-black Air Forces have a reputation for delinquency, but this pair of triple blacks is pure luxury.
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Coated in animal-inspired prints and textures, Nike went beast mode with these. From the looks of the official photos, the front panel gets a cracked alligator skin, while the toe-box is done in a thin black-on-black elephant print. The middle panel and tongue label are draped in faux velvet (possibly panther?), laid behind a pony hair Swoosh and heel counter, finished with a snake skin back panel. The sole seems to be a standard black Air Force bottom, just about the only normal thing on this premium pair.
Like most sneakerheads, Nike has kept fresh pairs of Air Force 1 Lows in rotation all year, and this luxe addition to the lineup joins anticipated Fall inline releases like the Exoskeletal and House Fly 1s. Not to be outdone, the Nike SB Air Force 1 remix is coming next summer, so don’t be surprised to see the Air Force hype return to Nelly levels in 2026.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Luxe Pony Hair/Snake Skin is expected to release Fall 2025 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $130. As always, download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
