Nike Mixes Leather Textures for a $600 Made in Italy Air Force 1

Nike has experimented with special Made in Italy sneakers over the years, particularly with the original run of the Air Jordan 2. This year, the Air Force 1 is getting this special treatment, dropping in two tonal colors for this premium edition. Nike’s Made in Italy sneakers trace back to the late 1990s and early […] The post Nike Mixes Leather Textures for a $600 Made in Italy Air Force 1 appeared first on JustFreshKicks.

Nike has experimented with special Made in Italy sneakers over the years, particularly with the original run of the Air Jordan 2. This year, the Air Force 1 is getting this special treatment, dropping in two tonal colors for this premium edition.

Nike’s Made in Italy sneakers trace back to the late 1990s and early 2000s when the brand began producing premium, European-manufactured editions as part of its Nike International and Nike Premium lines. These Italian-made pairs stood apart from regular releases through luxury materials, refined construction, and limited runs, often on lifestyle-leaning silhouettes like the Air Max 1, Air Jordan 2, and various runners. These collectible versions of iconic sneakers have helped the Swoosh cement their ability to merge sport heritage with artisanal quality.

This week, the Air Force 1 has surfaced in a fresh take with a Made in Italy tag attached. The premium new take on the sneaker brings some interesting design choices to the iconic silhouette, mostly through materials. The upper is reconstructed to be nearly seamless, but manages to blend three different leather finishes across one shoe. The toe and forefoot come with a polished, patent leather sheen, before transitioning to smooth leather at the midfoot. Around the heels, a crocodile leather pattern is added to round out the trifecta of leather styles. Swooshes are pressed into the sidewalls instead of sewn in. Two colors of the model are on the way, a triple black edition as well as a tonal College Grey style, and each color is said to be limited to just 850 pairs worldwide.

NIKE AIR FORCE 1 MADE IN ITALY RELEASE INFORMATION

Nike has not yet announced their latest ultra-premium edition of the Air Force 1, but the sleek new pairs are set to arrive soon in Spring 2026. The new Made in Italy style will be available in two colorways, black and College Grey, both featuring uppers that combine patent, smooth, and crocodile leather textures. Pairs will likely be available from both Nike and select retailers in limited quantity, and will cost $600.

Nike Air Force 1 Low “Made in Italy” (W)
Color: Black/Iron Grey-Sail
Style Code: IF3201-001
Release Date: 2026
Price: $600

Nike Air Force 1 Low “Made in Italy” (W)
Color: College Grey/Vast Grey-Sail
Style Code: IF3201-002
Release Date: 2026
Price: $600

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