The Nike Air Force 1 Mid “Flax” Officially Returns

The 2016 banger is back.

Andrew Rizzo October 2nd, 2025 (updated)

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It’s officially “Flax” season. The autumn-friendly, Timberland-esque Nike Air Force 1 style — perhaps the model’s most beloved look outside of “Triple White” and “Triple Black” — is back in force for the tail end of the year.

Nike has released countless versions of the “Flax” Air Force 1 over the years, spanning all three heights, tangential CO.JP editions, and even a Supreme collaboration in 2021. As of this writing, Nike plans to release three different Flax Forces during the Holiday 2025 window. The quintessential Air Force 1 Low “Flax” is returning for the first time since 2023 as part of a workboot pack, while the Mid comes back with the Nike NYC logo — a look sure to be a hit in the concrete jungle.

The third version on tap revisits the Air Force 1 Mid with a green Swoosh on the strap, first released in 2016. While not drastically different from its peers, this particular Air Force 1 “Flax” once hovered around $300 (nearly triple retail) on aftermarket sites.

The sneaker is due out October 8th, 2025 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers, priced at $120. See official images below if these might slot into your autumn rotation.

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Mens Nike Air Force 1 Mid "Flax"

SKU: 715889-200

RETAIL PRICE: $120

RELEASE DATE: Oct 8, 2025

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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.