Nike Summons Pinhead On Hellraiser-Inspired Nike Air Force 1 ‘01 “Nightmare”

Straight out of the Lament Configuration.

Matt Varga October 9th, 2026 (updated)

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Spooky season is upon us, as is another edition of Nike’s SNKRS Verified programming, the Swoosh wresting the reins back on their upcoming drops. In this latest look-ahead, it’s all systems go for the Nike Air Force 1 Low. Again demonstrating that instead of allowing the Uptown to recede from view, it’s staying just as prolific, only with true special editions making up the bulk of its efforts; the Nike Air Force 1 ’01 “Nightmare” is the latest.

Building off of a solid Nike Halloween 2026 slate overall, the Air Force 1 ’01 “Nightmare” files into a lineage alongside winking Jason Vorhees and Ghostface homages. Though explicated as an interpretation of “vintage cinema tropes,” the evenly spaced rivets and black/red detailing in the spaces between conjure up Hellraiser’s antagonist Pinhead. Even if it’s a bit macabre, we have to give credit to Beaverton designers for the blood red edges that peek through the slits in the upper and surround the Swoosh, ensuring that these do right by the true horror fanatics.

The Nike Air Force 1 ’01 “Nightmare” is set to release on October 23rd for $140; official campaign images below and watch our Sneaker Release Dates page for any additional info as it comes down.

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Mens Nike Air Force 1 '01 "Nightmare"

SKU: IX0104-001

RETAIL PRICE: $140

RELEASE DATE: Oct 23, 2026

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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.