A Friends & Family Nike SB Air Force 1 Has Appeared

Unveiled at the Nike SB summit in Oregon.

Andrew Rizzo January 28, 2026

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We’re now one step closer to the debut of the Nike SB Air Force 1, a skateable version of Nike’s most iconic silhouette and the latest addition to a growing list of modern crossovers. Nike SB is currently hosting a summit for skaters and shop owners at its headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, and greeting guests as they arrive is this pink Friends & Family colorway.

Shown here via images posted by @nikesbornothing by way of Ithaca’s Homegrown Skateshop, the sneaker features a pink all-suede upper built atop a white midsole and light gum brown outsole. But the colorway isn’t the story here. As will be the case until skaters have a chance to get proper wear tests in, we’re continuing to focus on the model’s skate modifications. The most apparent is a thick padded tongue akin to that of the Nike SB Dunk, providing better cushioning. More important, perhaps, is the midsole, which features a thinner forefoot for improved flexibility and board feel. The SB Air Force 1 retains its namesake’s traction pattern, but the grooves are noticeably deeper than those of the standard version. As for the finer touches, there’s also a Nike SB tag on the tongue, rope laces, and a new gold lace dubrae reading “SB-1.” While not unique to the Nike SB version, the decision to go all-suede is clearly made with skating in mind as well, a preferred material among skaters for its flexibility and grip.

This particular Nike SB Air Force 1 is for Friends & Family only and will not see a public release, but multiple expected styles have already begun making rounds online. See detailed pics of the F&F pair below and keep it locked on our Sneaker Release Dates page for future updates.

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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.