Celebrate Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary With the Nike Air Force 1 Low "Bronx Origins"

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, prompting artists and brands alike to reflect on the influential genre. For Nike, this has included various looks on what is one of the most popular silhouettes for hip-hop artists over the years — the Air Force 1. Now, following a “Bronx Origins” pair in white that released in celebration of the AF1’s 40th anniversary last year, a black colorway has been revealed.

This time around, the “Bronx Origins” treatment is headlined by a special New York City-themed record dubrae that rests atop the laces on each shoe. From there, the item’s black and gold is recreated across the shoe with black leather paneling joined by gold iridescent Swooshes at each side. Gold also pops at the tongue and heel branding while the midfoot and tongue’s base sees a dark gray adorned with a Swoosh pattern. A “Golden Celebration” hit appears at the sockliner while the white sole unit’s translucent outsole is highlighted by “BRONX ORIGINS” text.

For those interested in picking up a pair, the Nike Air Force 1 Low “Bronx Origins” in black is scheduled to release on August 11 via Nike and select retailers at a starting price of $150 USD.

Enjoy a complete look at the pair above and in case you missed it, the Swoosh is looking back to the early ’00s with the official release of Kobe Bryant’s Nike Air Flight Huarache “Lakers Away” PE taking place next month.