Key Details
- Shai Gilgeous Alexander debuted the pair at Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day, one of his first sneaker moments since signing with Nike.
- The shoe follows the design of the former Off White x Nike Air Force 1 Low, now issued under Nike's Virgil Abloh Archive line.
- Nike has not confirmed a release date, price, or retailer, and it's unclear if the pair will reach the public.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low just picked up an unreleased Virgil Abloh Archive colorway, and it debuted on Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s feet. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard wore the shoe, done almost entirely in bright orange, at the team’s 2026 Media Day, one of his first notable sneaker moments since moving from Converse to Nike.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Nike Air Force 1 Low Virgil Abloh Archive
Colorway: Orange
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Nike has not announced a release date, price, or retailer for the orange Virgil Abloh Archive Air Force 1 Low that Gilgeous Alexander wore at Media Day. It remains unclear whether the pair is a one off player exclusive tied to his new Nike deal or an early look at a wider release. JustFreshKicks will track any retail movement on the Sneaker Release Dates hub if Nike confirms a launch.
Nike Air Force 1 Low Virgil Abloh Archive Design
The pair traces back to Virgil Abloh’s original Off White x Air Force 1, part of “The Ten” collection that reworked ten Nike icons in 2017. Following Abloh’s death in 2021, Nike began reissuing pairs from that project under the Virgil Abloh Archive label rather than the Off White name, keeping the design language in circulation without his direct involvement. Gilgeous Alexander’s tie to the shoe comes through his own new Nike partnership, which arrived after years signed to Converse, and his access to Nike’s archive beyond his own signature line is what put this unreleased pair on his feet. Track his other Nike moments on the Shai Gilgeous Alexander page as the relationship develops.
Orange covers nearly the entire upper, from toe to heel, a shade that lines up with the Thunder uniform Gilgeous Alexander wore for Media Day. The familiar Air Force 1 shape remains underneath, and Nike carried over the same design cues used on earlier V.A.A. pairs, the details that separate this project from a standard retail Air Force 1. Neither source detailed specific hardware or branding beyond the dominant orange colorway, so a fuller picture will likely come into focus once clearer images surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the orange Virgil Abloh Archive Air Force 1 Low releasing at retail?
Nike has not confirmed a retail release. It’s unclear whether the pair is a personal exclusive for Gilgeous Alexander or an early look at a future drop.
What is the V.A.A. Air Force 1?
V.A.A. stands for Virgil Abloh Archive, the Nike line now used to reissue pairs from Abloh’s original Off White x Nike Air Force 1 project.
When did Shai Gilgeous Alexander debut the shoe?
He wore the pair at the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2026 Media Day, shortly after signing with Nike following years with Converse.
Why is this Air Force 1 orange?
The colorway matches the Thunder’s team uniform that Gilgeous Alexander wore for Media Day photos.
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Images via Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day
