Nike Air Force 1 Low “Year Of The Horse” Coming Soon

The tradition continues.

Andrew Rizzo November 27th, 2025 (updated)

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The Chinese zodiac has been part of Nike’s planning since 2002. What began with a simple red and white Air Force 1 for the Year Of The Horse has since evolved into a full-fledged annual series that spans lifestyle, basketball, and more. It remains one of the first big “sneaker holidays” each time we pass through the Roman calendar.

For our purposes, 2026 marks a milestone in that timeline. Nike’s Chinese New Year collections will soon make two complete passes through the zodiac, continuing in 2026 with another “Year Of The Horse” Air Force 1. First-look images show a premium white leather foundation with what appears to be an intricate embossed pattern around the heel. A red mini Swoosh is stitched atop the main lateral logo, while subtle multicolor stitching appears around the backtab. A metal accent lands on the top eyelet, and a custom horse-shaped lace dubrae builds on the theme. Finally, the tongue tag features a multicolor mix that some might liken to the Patagonia logo. This image set isn’t the clearest, but official Nike photos should allow for a more in-depth breakdown soon.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Year Of The Horse” releases Spring 2026, likely around the start of the new zodiac year in mid-February. See first-look images below and stay tuned for further updates.

In related news, the Nike Ja 3 “Year Of The Horse” features faux horse hair.

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RELEASE DATE: Jan 9, 2026

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Written by

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.