Nike Pays Homage To Outkast’s ATLiens With An Air Force 1 Low In 2026

A 30th anniversary release.

Matt Varga December 12, 2025

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Given how synonymous he’s become with it, perhaps sneakerheads would look to the Air Jordan 3 in dreaming up a potential Nike, Inc. x Andre 3000 link-up.

However, the Air Force 1’s importance in South streetwear can’t be overstated, so perhaps the “Uptown” is a suitable substitute for he and the legendary duo he helped create. According to new leaks, apparently Nike will aim to unite with OutKast in 2026, issuing a 30th anniversary “ATLiens” edition of the Nike Air Force 1 Low.

In the years since its release, ATLiens is frequently listed among hip-hop’s greatest pieces, making this homage a shotlist candidate for a fashion/hip-hop crossover. The palette, a “Black/Vivid Purple/Deep Night/White/Barely Volt/Desert Bronze,” may be an interpretation of the iconic LP’s cover at. This report makes it clear that it’s not confirmed yet whether the Outkast Nike Air Force 1 Low will be an official collaboration with the Georgian duo, leaving the door open for an “homage” style release rather than an earnest link-up.

A Summer 2026 release window has been reported, with the actual 30th anniversary on August 27th a prime candidate.

Info via sneakermarket.ro and Sneaker Files.

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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.