Nigo x Nike Air Force 3 "Light British Tan" is the latest silhouette by the Japanese designer whose collaborations with the American sportswear giant seem endless. Known for his influence in streetwear and new ideas, Nigo gives the classic silhouette of the retro Air Force 3 a new kind of freshness.
The shoe features a "Light British Tan" and "Fossil" color scheme that brings earthy tones mixed with premium materials for an intriguing look that pays homage to both vintage and modern tastes.
Who would have thought that close to twenty years back when BAPE was at its height, it could get this official after all the bootlegging records?
Today, the founder, the one-time head, Nigo, comes back to bring out his first-ever collaboration with Nike- Air Force 3 low being one of the centerpieces.
Nigo x Nike Air Force 3 "Light British Tan" sneakers: more details
First hitting the hardwood in 1988, the Air Force 3 revolutionized basketball footwear with its high-performance construction and audacious look. The silhouette evolved from the Air Force 1, taking all the good points of the former and adding more technology, along with a characteristic midsole.
NIGO's reinterpretation of this classic sneaker bridges the gap between basketball heritage and modern streetwear culture.
Design and Key Elements
The "Light British Tan" is an edition with a combination of materials, with pony hair underlays giving texture and brown debossed leather panels adding a luxurious finish. Fossil accents subtly give it a balanced and versatile look.
The shoe comes with a gum rubber outsole that complements the upper, giving durability and traction to the shoe while adding to its retro charm.
Inspired by elements from the "Planet of the Apes" franchise, which inspired the BAPE logo from NIGO, this sneaker pays homage to his design roots in Nike's legacy of craftsmanship.
NIGO from A Bathing Ape, aka BAPE, is one of those men who stamped his signature on the world of fashion with innovations in streetwear.
In collaboration with Nike, NIGO brings new life into iconic silhouettes that both sportswear fans and enthusiasts will fall in love with. The "Light British Tan" Air Force 3 is a great example of how he can sew together cultural references with fresh design.
Release Date and Price of the Nigo x Nike Air Force 3 "Light British Tan" sneakers
The NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 "Light British Tan" is expected to be released on 11th December 2024, exclusively on ‘Human Made’.
Selling at $150, the sneaker guarantees a solid proposition as a premium alternative to true sneakerheads and collectors. Given the other sole partnerships, rather it is an exclusive yet accessible add-on to the sneaker head's collection.
This highly anticipated release will pop up through various retail channels. It looks like the sneaker is set to appear on Nike's Web site, as well as select premium retailers worldwide. As always, fans should stay tuned to announcements and online drops-this is a limited-edition collaboration that's sure to see a quick sell-out.
The NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 "Light British Tan" is not just a sneaker but is the epitome of art, culture, and history combined.
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Due to the unique design elements taken from cinematic references to high-end materials, it's surely one of those choices that any collector or fan of collaborative footwear would want.
Come the holiday season, this release will surely be one of the highly sought-after drops that will surely cement its place in sneaker culture for years to come.
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