Sneaker News Victor Wembanyama continues to dominate headlines both on and off the court. Ahead of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs superstar was spotted during the pre-game tunnel walk wearing an unreleased collaboration between Steven Victor’s Victor Victor imprint and the Nike Air Force 1 Low.
At first glance, the sneaker appears relatively understated, pairing a black leather upper with subtle Victor Victor branding at the heel in the form of the label’s signature dog logo. However, longtime Air Force 1 enthusiasts immediately noticed a far more important detail: the shape.
The sneaker appears to utilize the coveted 2001-style Air Force 1 construction that has recently become a major talking point among AF1 collectors and purists. The slimmer toe box, sharper overall proportions, and more refined paneling mirror the same beloved shape recently seen on the highly praised NIGO x Nike Air Force 1 Low collaboration. The connection feels especially notable considering Steven Victor also serves as the longtime manager for NIGO, creating another subtle link between the two Air Force 1 projects.
As for Victor Victor, the collaboration further signals Nike’s growing relationship with Steven Victor following the debut of the Nike Air Max DN8 collaboration last year. Sneaker News can confirm these are dropping this Summer/Fall in very limited quantities.
Regardless, seeing one of the most hyped unreleased Air Force 1s appear on the feet of arguably Nike Basketball’s most buzzworthy young athlete instantly makes the sighting noteworthy, especially when the shoe itself taps into one of the most requested Air Force 1 shapes in years.
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