BTS star J-Hope and Japanese streetwear designer NIGO have teamed up with Nike to release a new version of the Air Force 1, with the trainers arriving via Nike SNKRS and select retailers on Thursday, 22 October. The Nike Air Force 1 '01 x NIGO x J-HOPE retails for $150 in the US (around £112). The release follows an earlier launch through NIGO's Human Made label on 17 October, giving sneaker buyers another chance to purchase the collaboration.
The design revisits the Air Force 1 '01 silhouette, combining vintage-inspired styling with details associated with the BTS rapper. UK buyers can check Nike's release calendar and participating retailers for local availability, prices and sizing information.
Where To Buy the J-Hope and NIGO Nike Air Force 1
The sneakers are scheduled to launch through Nike's SNKRS platform and selected retailers on 22 October. The official US listing gives the retail price as $150, although the price in the UK may differ.
Buyers can check the Nike SNKRS UK website for release information and updates. Selected retailers may also offer the trainers, with individual stores setting their own release arrangements.
The first release took place through the Human Made website on 17 October. The subsequent Nike launch expands the distribution beyond the initial release, although availability will depend on the retailer and market.
Customers should check the relevant product listing for their size and the applicable launch time. Release information can differ between regions, and a product appearing on a global release calendar does not guarantee that every size will be available.
Nike x NIGO x J-Hope Sneaker Design
The collaboration features a glossy leather upper in Burnt Sunrise and Metallic Gold, with Chlorine Blue accents adding contrast to the warm-toned design. Squirrel graphics appear on the heel and sockliner, providing a distinctive detail linked to J-Hope's energetic image. The trainers also feature patterned laces and branding that reflects the involvement of both collaborators.
The design draws on the slimmer Air Force 1 '01 silhouette, originally associated with the model's 2001 version. Rather than using the predominantly white finish often seen on classic Air Force 1 trainers, this release combines brown, gold and blue tones. The shoe's style reflects the creative partnership between NIGO, known for his influence on Japanese streetwear, and J-Hope, whose fashion work extends beyond his performances with BTS.
Inside NIGO and J-Hope's Nike Collaboration
The release is part of NIGO's Air Force 1 World Tour, a project that brings the designer's creative network into new interpretations of Nike's established sneaker silhouette. NIGO founded A Bathing Ape, widely known as BAPE, and later established Human Made. His work across fashion, music and streetwear has helped shape his reputation as an influential figure in contemporary design.
J-Hope, meanwhile, has developed a solo career alongside his work with BTS, releasing projects including Jack in the Box and Hope on the Street Vol. 1. His involvement in the Nike project brings his personal style into a footwear collaboration.
Nike said the design combines references to 1990s Tokyo with contemporary global music culture. The brand also highlighted the materials and lace details as key elements of the finished shoe.
