Nike Air Force 1 High Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

Arriving in a classic black and white color scheme.

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Nike is celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a “Classic” rendition of the Air Force 1 High.

The high-top comes constructed in its typical leather makeup, in a black, white, cement grey and coconut milk color scheme. The Nike Air Force 1 features a black base upper, while the panels appear in a spray-painted white and cement grey speckled texture. White highlights the Swoosh, contrasting with the upper, the laces and the strap. In accordance with the 50th-anniversary celebration, the tongue tag features special branding to mark the occasion and edition of the AF1 Highs. The shoe sits atop a coconut milk midsole and black rubber outsole to round out the design.

Look out for the celebratory Nike Air Force 1 High “Classics” releasing in the coming months in select retailers and on Nike for $135 USD.

In other footwear news, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG PE for UCLA Football has been revealed.

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