Key Details
Price: $125Style Code: IR0951-003Release Date: Summer 2026
- The Nike Air Force 1 Low Denim "Anthracite" replaces traditional leather with washed charcoal denim and suede across a tonal monochrome build.
- The shoe joins a broader 2026 lineup of denim-constructed Air Force 1 Lows, marking Nike's shift from novelty fabric to core material option.
- The pair features metallic silver AF1 lace dubraes as the sole contrast element against matte grey denim overlays and suede paneling.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Denim “Anthracite” is a washed, all-grey take on Nike’s most familiar silhouette, swapping the usual smooth leather for faded denim and suede in a near-black charcoal tone. It is one of several denim-built Air Force 1 Lows landing in 2026, and the most stealth of the bunch.
Denim has crept across the Air Force 1 lineup over the past year, from Ja Morant’s signature pairs to in-line “Denim Cheetah” makeups. This version strips the trend down to a single moody shade. Rather than leaning on contrast stitching or indigo washes, the “Anthracite” treatment keeps everything tonal, letting the textile texture carry the look. It reads as a quiet, everyday Nike grey that rewards a closer look.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Denim “Anthracite” Design
The build mixes two textures across the upper. Faded denim covers the overlays, eyestays, heel, and Swoosh, while soft suede wraps the toe box and side panels. Both materials sit in the same washed charcoal that edges toward black without quite getting there, so the denim weave and the nap of the suede do the talking. Nike kept the branding restrained: tonal Nike Air on the woven tongue label, embossed Nike Air on the heel, and matching Nike Air on the insoles.
A black midsole and rubber outsole anchor the grey upper, with “AIR” debossed into the heel bumper as usual. The only break in the monochrome is a polished metallic silver lace dubrae stamped “AF1,” a small flash of shine against an otherwise matte, dark palette. It is a subtle denim Air Force 1 Low that leans textural rather than loud.
When Will the Nike Air Force 1 Low Denim “Anthracite” Release?
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Denim “Anthracite” is expected to release in Summer 2026, with some reports pointing to a July window. Look for it at nike.com and select retailers for a standard Air Force 1 price of $125. Nike has not announced an exact on-sale date yet.
Nike Air Force 1 Low Denim “Anthracite”
Color: Anthracite/Medium Ash/Metallic Silver
Style Code: IR0951-003
Release Date: Summer 2026
Price: $125
Why Denim Keeps Showing Up on the Air Force 1
Denim and the Air Force 1 have a long history together, going back to premium NYC-themed pairs and runs of removable-Swoosh experiments. The fabric suits the silhouette because its panels are large and flat, giving the weave room to show. For 2026, Nike is treating denim less like a novelty and more like a core material option, and the washed “Anthracite” colorway shows how versatile it can be when the whole shoe stays in one family of grey. JustFreshKicks expects more tonal denim Air Force 1 Low pairs to follow this one through the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Nike Air Force 1 Low Denim "Anthracite" release?
The “Anthracite” denim Air Force 1 Low is slated for Summer 2026, with some reports pointing to July. Nike has not confirmed an exact on-sale date.
Is the Air Force 1 Low Denim "Anthracite" actually made of denim?
Yes. The upper pairs faded denim on the overlays, eyestays, heel, and Swoosh with soft suede on the toe box and side panels, all in a washed charcoal grey.
How much does the Nike Air Force 1 Low Denim "Anthracite" cost?
It carries the standard Air Force 1 retail price of $125 and will be sold at Nike.com and select retailers.
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