Quick Summary
Nike is reviving its "NY vs. NY" series on the Air Force 1 Low for Summer 2026, reconnecting the iconic Uptown silhouette with New York City's summer basketball circuit. The series has appeared on the Air Force 1 before, and the choice remains fitting given the model's deep roots in New York sneaker culture. This year's edition marks a deliberate departure from the sunset-toned palettes used over the previous two years.
The 2026 build keeps the upper in white leather, grounding the pair in the Air Force 1's classic look, while bright green trim pulls the colorway closer to the well-received 2022 edition. The most distinctive detail lands on the Swooshes, which feature a light grey checkerboard pattern that adds visual separation without breaking the predominantly white composition. It is a restrained design choice that lets the storytelling elements elsewhere on the shoe carry more weight.
Those elements are concentrated around the foxing tape, where references to Dyckman, Watson Ave, West 4th Street, and the Uptown Challenge are printed in tribute to the courts and tournaments that have shaped New York's streetball legacy. A stamped "NY VS NY" mark on the heel ties the tribute together and anchors the release firmly within the city's basketball history.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low "NY vs. NY" is set to release on June 26th, 2026 through Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers for a retail price of $130. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via Nike.
Retail: $130
Style Code: IR1982-100
Colorway: White/Bright Green
Release: Jun 26, 2026
Quick Summary
Nike is reviving its "NY vs. NY" series on the Air Force 1 Low for Summer 2026, reconnecting the iconic Uptown silhouette with New York City's summer basketball circuit. The series has appeared on the Air Force 1 before, and the choice remains fitting given the model's deep roots in New York sneaker culture. This year's edition marks a deliberate departure from the sunset-toned palettes used over the previous two years.
The 2026 build keeps the upper in white leather, grounding the pair in the Air Force 1's classic look, while bright green trim pulls the colorway closer to the well-received 2022 edition. The most distinctive detail lands on the Swooshes, which feature a light grey checkerboard pattern that adds visual separation without breaking the predominantly white composition. It is a restrained design choice that lets the storytelling elements elsewhere on the shoe carry more weight.
Those elements are concentrated around the foxing tape, where references to Dyckman, Watson Ave, West 4th Street, and the Uptown Challenge are printed in tribute to the courts and tournaments that have shaped New York's streetball legacy. A stamped "NY VS NY" mark on the heel ties the tribute together and anchors the release firmly within the city's basketball history.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low "NY vs. NY" is set to release on June 26th, 2026 through Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers for a retail price of $130. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via Nike.
Retail: $130
Style Code: IR1982-100
Colorway: White/Bright Green
Release: Jun 26, 2026
