The Nike Air Force 1 Low "Black Leather" Arrives Summer 2026

Nike is taking the Air Force 1 Low in a more refined direction for Summer 2026. The "Black Leather" colorway keeps the familiar silhouette intact but builds it out with pebbled leather and a piece of loafer-inspired hardware that sets it apart from the standard all-black AF1 lineup.

Black pebbled leather covers the entire upper, including the toe box, Swoosh, heel tab, eyestays, and side panels. The grainy texture adds depth that a smooth leather build would miss, especially against the matching black midsole and outsole. The standout detail is a silver accent near the base of the laces that reads like a loafer buckle. Nike anchors it with extra fabric loops, making it feel integrated rather than decorative. Chrome Nike branding on the tongue and heel tab picks up the same metallic tone as the hardware, while brown insoles provide a subtle contrast from the inside out.