The Nike Air Force 1 Low Goes “Color Of The Month” Coded

September 17, 2026

The Nike Air Force 1 “Color Of The Month” program greatly helped pave the way for sneaker collecting as we know it today, offering up simple yet exclusive takes on the model in a move that can be credited with saving it from discontinuation. The concept came from Baltimore retailers who were well ahead of the curve in their thinking, driving home the idea that scarcity and exclusivity can do wonders for building excitement around a brand on the rise (though that wasn’t necessarily their intention). Over four decades later, clean and simple executions remain some of the model’s best, an idea getting plenty of play at the moment thanks to the Victor Victor Air Force 1 rollout and murmurs of a likeminded pack by A Ma Maniére.

If you’re unmoved by having a collaborator name attached, this upcoming “White/Gum Light Brown/Challenge Red” colorway stands out as an equally “Color Of The Month” coded option, and one you can probably cop on sale if you’re able to hold off for a few weeks post-release. The upper is done in white, the Swoosh and backtab in Challenge Red, and the outsole in Gum Light Brown. This pair takes the Air Force 1 ’07 shape rather than the resurgent 2001 silhouette, and swaps the usual silver lace dubraes for Challenge Red. Simply timeless.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “White/Gum Light Brown/Challenge Red” releases Fall/Winter 2026 for $115 via Nike and select retailers. Check out official images below if you’re considering adding a pair to your rotation.