The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Orange Peel” Celebrates Hoops Heritage

Turning back the clock.

Matt Varga December 8th, 2025 (updated)

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Much the same way that you’ll rarely see anyone pulling out Michael Jordan’s initial run of signature shoes on the hardwood any longer, the Nike Air Force 1 Low is no doubt outmoded as actual performance wear. Yet you can’t tell the story of the model without beginning in basketball.

With the latest colorway of Bruce Kilgore’s design, Beaverton is aiming at threading the needle between its hardwood bona fides and its arc as a lifestyle icon. Though roundball lace stays partially tell this story, you’ll need to flip to the insoles to really see that plain, as a hoop with sunset backgrounds makes the inspiration behind this edition clear. That picturesque touch further tints translucent platforms, before splaying into more traditional fare with black and white leather anchoring. Suede lace stay panels are the only additional touch that breaks from that established color scheme.

Look for the Nike Air Force 1 Low “Orange Peel” to hit Nike.com and partnering retailers in the coming months, likely closer to Spring 2026 than before the end of 2025. Retail pricing is currently unconfirmed, but expect it to hover around the typical $115 mark.

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Mens Nike Air Force 1 Low

SKU: IQ0228-100

RETAIL PRICE: $125

RELEASE DATE: Feb 11, 2026

US 02/11/2026 Wednesday

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.