The Nike Air Force 1 Fuses Retro Basketball Branding With “University Blue”

Set against a black leather base.

Andrew Rizzo February 15, 2024

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Vintage Nike Basketball detailing has defined a number of newly surfaced Air Force 1 designs, now appearing on an upcoming “University Blue” pair.

The Beaverton brand’s latest Air Force 1 installment adopts a familiar UNC-esque color scheme, this time pairing the hue with a black leather base. Thoughtful retro-inspired consideration is given to the tongue and heel, the former adorned with basketball-textured pebbling and the latter stitched with a vintage Nike Basketball logo.

Enjoy official images below and keep an eye on our Sneaker Release Dates page as we learn more details surrounding this drop. In the meantime, check out first images of the upcoming Nike Air Force 1 Swoosh Armor.

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Mens Nike Air Force 1 Low

SKU: HF3839-001

RETAIL PRICE: $N/A

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.

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