Nike has yet another iteration of its iconic Air Force 1 coming soon, dubbed “West Indies”, due out this month.
The “West Indies” style is one of the sneaker’s legendary colorways, first released in 2002. Now, 20 years later, the same palette is being re-released in its classic white and green palette that celebrated at the originated New York’s Caribbean Day. Carnival Parade. The reissued style features key details from the original, including pointed white leather uppers with perforated toes, and dark green rubber outsoles, heels and collars. For a particularly retro twist, the tongues and sides are also embroidered with “West Indies” lettering and palm tree logos.
The Nike Air Force 1 “West Indies” will be available through the SNKRS app August 10 for $150.
In related Nike news, a never-before-seen Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 sneaker could be on the way, as an image of a sample version has been leaked via the Instagram account. @Wxj6550822. The collaboration also included two models which became available to consumers in June.
Earlier in August, Nike also revealed a global maternity training program, dubbed Nike (Move) Like a Mother, which aims to offer counseling and support in the context of high rates of dropout from exercise due to pregnancy. The program includes a prenatal and postpartum exercise plan with 24 workouts featuring strength, cardio, mobility and yoga movements, all designed by qualified trainers and approved by a panel of five experts from pregnancy and an OB/GYN, according to Nike.
Nike’s Air Force 1 “West Indies” sneakers, slated for release August 26th. CREDIT: Courtesy of Nike
Nike’s Air Force 1 “West Indies” sneakers, which will be released on August 26th. CREDIT: Courtesy of Nike
Nike’s Air Force 1 “West Indies” sneakers, slated for release August 26th. CREDIT: Courtesy of Nike
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