New York’s basketball energy has taken over the city again, and Nike is leaning directly into that moment with help from Sidetalk NYC. The viral media platform, best known for helping turn “Bing Bong” into a Knicks-era rally cry, linked with Nike to introduce an exclusive Air Force 1 Low made for the city.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low “NYC” arrives in a bold orange and blue colorway that naturally calls back to New York sports culture. Tumbled leather covers the upper in bright orange, while deep blue Swooshes, heel tabs, and tongue accents add contrast. White midsoles and gum rubber outsoles keep the pair grounded in classic Air Force 1 styling.
NYC branding gives the shoe its strongest local touch. The city mark appears on the tongues and heels, matching a set of companion tees that continue the same orange-and-blue theme. A silver lace dubrae, small forefoot Swoosh, and extra white laces round out the design with familiar AF1 details.
Sidetalk NYC helped debut the sneaker through a new campaign featuring Luke Manley, one of the platform’s most recognizable faces. The partnership connects Nike’s latest city-exclusive release with the same online energy that helped define a recent chapter of New York basketball fandom.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low “NYC” released as a surprise in-store drop at Nike’s new SoHo location over Mother’s Day weekend. Nike has not announced a wider release or online launch at the time of writing, making the pair one of the more limited New York-focused Air Force 1 releases of the year.
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Nike Air Force 1 Low Retro PRM “NYC”
Color: Safety Orange/Rush Blue-White
Style Code: IV2705-819
Release Date: May 10, 2026
Price: $130
Photos: pgknows
