Latest Nike Air Force 1 Edition Goes Full Varsity With Jersey Mesh Paneling

Set to arrive later this year.

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Nike has unveiled a new edition of its classic Air Force 1. This time around, the coveted sneakers are taking design cues from varsity basketball, mixing elements of jersey material with the traditional leather construction.

This offering sees the Nike Air Force 1 Low sport a color blocking design in university gold, black and white, featuring a mixed of smooth and tumbled leather combined with jersey-like mesh side material on the side panels and tongue. The main Swoosh branding is highlighted in black while another mini Swoosh is stitched in gold on the outer mudguard of the shoe and a basketball emblem is seen on the heel and the insole. Corduroy lines also the inside of the shoe as sits a top of a black sole to round out the design

This hoops-themed AF1s will be available in adult sizing later this year. Look out for these shoes on Nike or on SNKRS in the coming months.

In other footwear news, New Balance 550 is arriving in a “Panda” colorway.

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For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast's global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.

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