BTS star J-Hope is teaming up with Japanese streetwear designer Nigo and Nike for a new take on the iconic Air Force 1.
The J-Hope x Nigo x Nike Air Force 1 ’01 combines Nigo’s Tokyo-inspired design language with J-Hope’s creative style, drawing inspiration from Japanese streetwear culture of the 1990s.
The sneaker features a shiny leather upper in two shades of brown, giving it a vintage-inspired look. Its most distinctive detail is a squirrel logo embroidered on the heel, while co-branded “J-Hope Air” and “Nigo Air” branding appears on the tongue and heel.
The release also comes with special packaging, including a vintage-style shoebox and a co-branded translucent case.
J-Hope praised the sneaker’s colour combination and unique shoelace details, saying they add to its overall character.
The collaboration will make its debut on October 17, exclusively through Human Made’s Japanese website. A wider release will follow on October 22 through Nike SNKRS and selected retailers.
The project brings together three major names from fashion, music and sportswear, giving Nike’s classic Air Force 1 another high-profile cultural crossover.
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