The New Year is behind us and Valentine’s Day is yet to come, so Nike delights us with a new release: the Nike Air Force 1 Valentine’s Day with a color palette that evokes this very special occasion. This time, the Oregon-based sports giant dares and does not hesitate to advance some very romantic details.
The sneakers that will steal your heart
Heart-shaped cherries adorn the famous Swoosh print and pink hearts with the Nike logo are worn on both the heel of the Nike Air Force 1 Valentine’s Day like on the front tab. Unsurprisingly, since it’s a day when love is in the air, the brand has opted for a color palette that combines raspberry red, cotton candy pink and a cheesy cream tone. Basically, these new sneakers are bathed in soft, sweet colors that could win over any sneakerhead.
The cream-colored upper is made entirely of leather, as is the heel tab, which is presented in dark red leather. Subtle heart-shaped perforations decorate the sides of the shoe and even dot the white ‘AIR’ midsole. The inside of the Nike Air Force 1 Valentine’s Day It is covered in light pink tones and the sole is made of bright red rubber.
Even though Nike has not yet revealed a release date, it is expected that the Nike Air Force 1 Valentine’s Day hit the shelves in the coming weeks, just in time to celebrate the day of Love and Friendship on February 14. And let’s face it, as cheesy as this model is, there’s something no sneakerhead can be resisted: a touch of novelty that makes iconic a silhouette as beloved as the Air Force 1.
Article originally published in GQ France.