Adam Cheung is a writer and editor who specialises in sneakers and streetwear. Over the past few years, he's curated features and guides for everyone from Burberry to Nike. Often travelling between the UK and Hong Kong, don't be too surprised if you find Adam anywhere else around the world taking street photography or feasting on the local delicacies.
If you asked a bunch of sneakerheads to name the greatest silhouette ever made, chances are they’d give the Air Force 1 a shoutout. First introduced in 1982, it was designed by Bruce Kilgore and became the first Nike basketball shoe to feature Air cushioning – a technology that would go on to define generations of sneakers. Even though it’s been around for over four decades, the Beaverton brand still manages to have fun with it. Need proof? Just look at the brand new Nike Air Force 1 Low Brushstroke W.
The upper sits on a crisp white leather base, overlaid with phantom suede that wraps around the lacing system, toebox, and heel – a subtle contrast that adds depth and texture. Fiery gym red accents hit the inner lining and dubrae, while the pre-yellowed Air midsole gives it that just-pulled-from-the-archives energy that vintage fans love.
Nike Air Force 1 Low Brushstroke (W)
But the real draw here is the brushstroke detailing. For artists, designers, and creative types, the hand-painted look brings a sense of individuality to a model known for its clean simplicity. A multi-colored brush pattern runs across the Swoosh and heel badge. It feels both familiar and refreshingly different – like a reimagined classic that celebrates imperfection and self-expression.
While the Nike Air Force 1 Low Brushstroke W looks like it was built for summer, it’s actually landing as part of the American sportswear company’s Holiday 2025 lineup. The pair will be available in women’s sizes via Nike and select global retailers for $125. If you’re hoping to secure a pair, download Sole Retriever’s mobile app.
