The Nike Air Force 1 Low "What The LA" Returns Holiday 2026

Nike is bringing back the Air Force 1 Low "What The LA" for Holiday 2026, revisiting one of the more ambitious city-themed releases in the silhouette's recent history. The original dropped in 2019 alongside the "What The NYC" counterpart, but the Los Angeles version took a different creative approach, building its palette around the city's sports culture rather than splicing pieces from previous sneakers.

The design draws from several of LA's most storied franchises at once. Purple and gold nods to the Lakers sit alongside Dodger blue, Kings red and black, and metallic accents that tie the whole city together. Suede and leather panels alternate across the upper, with glossy overlays and contrast Swooshes adding visual tension between the competing colorways. Splattered midsoles carry the energy downward, making sure the clash of references reads from every angle. "Los Angeles" script near the heels and across the insoles anchors the design without leaning on official team logos, giving the shoe a streetwear sensibility that extends beyond any single sport.