First Look at Nike’s Patent Leather “Topaz Gold” Air Force 1 Coming in 2026

Patent leather Air Force 1s are coming back. Recent releases from Lil Yachty and Lebron James have highlighted this early 2000s classic, and today, a first look at an upcoming Summer 2026 release showed a standard-issue pair in “Topaz Gold”. Patent leather on the Nike Air Force 1 became prominent in the early 2000s, when […] The post First Look at Nike’s Patent Leather “Topaz Gold” Air Force 1 Coming in 2026 appeared first on JustFreshKicks.

Patent leather Air Force 1s are coming back. Recent releases from Lil Yachty and Lebron James have highlighted this early 2000s classic, and today, a first look at an upcoming Summer 2026 release showed a standard-issue pair in “Topaz Gold”.

Patent leather on the Nike Air Force 1 became prominent in the early 2000s, when Nike began experimenting with glossy finishes to give the classic silhouette a fresh, standout look. While the AF1 had long been a staple in basketball and street culture, patent leather introduced a more fashion-forward edge. The 2002 “Easter” and “Luxe” releases helped popularize the material, followed by memorable colorways in the mid-2000s that leaned into bold shine and bright tones. These drops connected the AF1 to hip-hop style trends of the era, cementing patent leather as a defining chapter in the shoe’s evolution.

Next Summer, Nike is apparently bringing back the glossy finished look for the AF1. This morning, @sneakermarketRO shared a first look at the new colorway via a single in-hand photo. The pair features an upper constructed entirely from patent leather, a design choice recently only seen on Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys pairs as well as Lebron’s upcoming AF1 release. The look is primarily cast in a soft “Topaz Gold” shade of yellow, adding a contrasting pine green Swoosh, and darker Laser Orange laces.

NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW “TOPAZ GOLD” RELEASE INFORMATION

Nike’s latest new colorway of their Air Force 1 Low has not been announced for release, though the sample tag in the photo has them penciled in for Summer 2026. This pair comes in a patent leather build nearly all of which comes in a soft “Topaz Gold” shade of yellow. Pairs will likely be available from both Nike and select retailers, with an expected $120 price tag.

Nike Air Force 1 Low
Color: Topaz Gold/Pine Green-Light Laser Orange-Midas Gold
Style Code: IO4489-700
Release Date: Summer 2026
Price: $120

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