Heavy-Duty Cordura Drapes This Stealthy Nike Air Force 1 Low

The AF1 gets some industrial retooling.

Matt Varga December 30th, 2024 (updated)

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When a shoe has been on the market as long as the Air Force 1, and a style defining one at that, there’s got to be a couple curveballs in your arsenal to keep things fresh. While not a first-time proposition, the latest twist on the “Uptown” is durable Cordura fabric, fit for the transitional weather on the horizon.

Last tackled in 2021 with another sneaker and a boot style, the Cordura material is essentially applied in the same spots, replacing underlay panels on the toe-box and quarter. The synthetic nylon imbues a tactile atmosphere to the shoe overall, only enhanced by the tonal colorway that almost entirely relies on dusky navy. The trademark Cordura tag hanging from the Swoosh is the only interruption on the upper half, while complementary hits of jet black drape the midsole. It breaks from the comprehensive palette but enhances an overall nocturnal feel for this utility-minded take on Bruce Kilgore’s design.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low Cordura “Obsidian” is expected to drop in the coming weeks, carrying a $130 retail price upon arrival. While we wait, check out official images just ahead.

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Mens Nike Air Force 1 Low Cordura

SKU: HQ3822-400

RETAIL PRICE: $130

RELEASE DATE: 2025

US 2025

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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.