Some of Nike’s plans for the Air Force 1 Low in 2026 have already begun to materialize with new Valentine’s Day, Cherry Blossom and SB versions set to start the year. Another recently surfaced style joining the mix features a paisley-patterned suede upper.
Official Nike e-commerce product images of the upcoming Air Force 1 Low “Paisley Suede” have emerged in a Summit White/White colorway. As hinted by the colorway name, the new makeup features an off-white, nearly beige suede upper with stark white midsole, outsole, liner and tongue details — there’s none of the pre-yellowed Sail or Muslin shades that have been common on Nike releases in recent years.
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The style’s key detail is its paisley pattern, which covers the upper in stamped star and teardrop shapes which are accentuated with embroidery for a three-dimensional effect. While Nike has previously used paisley patterns on sneakers including the Air Force 1, this is the most liberal the brand has been on the model thus far. Past Air Force 1 iterations included the paisley pattern only on the Swoosh and heel tab.
Other upcoming Air Force 1s of note include the Doernbecher Freestyle iteration designed by OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital patient Oli Fasone-Lancaster. The model recently received “Egg or Duck” and “Duck or Egg” makeovers from the University of Oregon’s Ducks of a Feather program.
Originally introduced in 1982 and designed by Bruce Kilgore, the Air Force 1 famously was almost discontinued by Nike shortly after its first release. A group of Baltimore retailers — Charley Rudo Sports, Cinderella Shoes, and Downtown Locker Room — managed to convince Nike to keep the shoe in production.
Despite the arrival of product images, an exact release date and price point for the Paisley Suede Nike Air Force 1 Low has not been confirmed. Readers can expect the sneaker to be released in spring ’26 from nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers. The colorway has a style code of IU2363-100.
