This Nike Air Force 1 Low Adopts a Battle-Tested “Anthracite” Construction
New utilitarian details feature canvas uppers and exposed repair-style stitching.
Name: Nike Air Force 1 Low “Anthracite/Iron Grey”
Colorway: Anthracite/Iron Grey/Light Violet Ore/Black
SKU: IQ0614-060
MSRP: $125 USD
Release Date: TBC
Nike is reinforcing the Air Force 1 Low with a new “Anthracite/Iron Grey” colorway that leans heavily into a rugged, battle-tested aesthetic. While the Bruce Kilgore-designed silhouette has seen countless material flips over its 40-year history, this latest iteration prioritizes durability with a reconstructed canvas upper designed to mimic the look of well-worn gear.
The design narrative focuses on resilience, featuring “faux repair” detailing that gives the sneaker a customized, utilitarian feel. External stitching is visible on the toe box and heel, while canvas bandage strips run vertically through the tongue and down the back tab. The standard toe perforations have been reworked, covered by X-marked stitch lines that act as subtle armor for the forefoot. Hits of “Light Violet Ore” provide a muted contrast to the dark, monochromatic base, aligning the release with a recently surfaced Air Max 90 that shares these same industrial properties.
