Nike Air Force 1 Low “NYKE” Surfaces With 'Def Jam: Fight for NY' Details
Featuring graffiti-style accents alongside the game’s famous quote on the outsole.
Name: Nike Air Force 1 Low “NYKE”
Colorway: Black/Black-Black
SKU: IO9792-001
MSRP: $140 USD
Release Date: Spring 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike has introduced a new Air Force 1 Low titled the “NYKE,” which cleverly merges the brand name with New York City. The sneaker is heavily inspired by the grit and aesthetic of the cult-classic 2000s video game, Def Jam: Fight for NY.
Originally released in 2004, Def Jam: Fight for NY is a landmark 3D hip-hop fighting game. In it, players create custom fighters to battle legendary rappers like Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes. The game achieved lasting cultural relevance by blending wrestling and street fighting with a raw, urban narrative.
Meanwhile, the sneaker itself features a triple-black design, highlighted by a miniaturized embroidered Swoosh and graffiti-style “NYKE” branding on the heel. The most distinct feature is the icy blue translucent outsole, which reveals an iconic finishing line from the game: “While you’re down there, how about you shine my shoes?” This same line appears on the insoles, while a silver paint-marker hangtag provides a final nod to the city’s graffiti heritage.
While the Nike Air Force 1 Low “NYKE” is not an official collaboration with the Def Jam franchise, its design subtly captures the game’s street-centric attitude and early 2000s New York aesthetic, offering a unique appeal to both gamers and sneakerheads.
