Quick Facts
- On the Instant Skateboards pair, the retooled Air Force 1 features a full coat of soft black suede on the upper
- From there, the colorway channels the Nike SB Dunk Low J-Pack with Royal Blue accents on the Swoosh, heel tab, tongue tag, and outsole
- The Instant Skateboards x Nike SB Air Force 1 will be released Holiday 2026
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There’s something about black suede that makes a skate shoe undeniable. Despite the skate shoe industry taking a lot of credit for the push to bright, multi-color pairs, brands from Nike SB and adidas Skateboarding to Etnies, DC, Vans, and more core skate brands have all known one thing since the birth of the kickflip - black suede sells.
New Collabs Every Instant
The Instant Skateboards x Nike SB Air Force 1 Game Royal is the latest leaked skate shop collab from SB’s new Air Force 1 remix, and in true skate fashion, the Japanese skate shop keeps it classic and ready to rip. In addition ot Instant, the upcoming Nike SB Air Force 1 skate shop pack crosses borders with pairs for Ben-G in Amsterdam and Nocturnal in Philadelphia.
On the Instant Skateboards pair, the retooled Air Force 1 features a full coat of soft black suede on the upper. From there, the colorway channels the Nike SB Dunk Low J-Pack with Royal Blue accents on the Swoosh, heel tab, tongue tag, and outsole. A white midsole adds some contrast, and an Instant logo is added in more blue on the lateral heel.
Instant Skateboards x Nike SB Air Force 1 Release Details
The Instant Skateboards x Nike SB Air Force 1 will be released Holiday 2026 through Instant and select Nike SB shops online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $120. To keep up with all the latest from Nike SB’s Air Force 1 line, download the Sole Retriever App.
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Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
