The (Nike) Force Is Strong With NIGO's Sneakers
NIGO has the sneaker world on its toes, patiently waiting for his long-awaited Nike collaboration. For months, the fashion icon has casually offered spoonfuls of what's to (potentially) come from the partnership: a quick flash of a Nike Air Force III sneaker here, followed by an appearance in a collaborative t-shirt.
It turns out NIGO has more surprises up his fashionable sleeves.
Recently, Steven Victor, NIGO's frequent collaborator and owner of recording company Victor Victor Worldwide, shared a post featuring NIGO's Nike Air Force IIIs and — wait, what's this — a crisp white Air Force 1 Low sneaker by Victor Victor and NIGO.
Victor and NIGO's Air Forces aren't precisely the everyday $100 icons you can cop on Nike's website right now. Instead, Victor's creamy leather pairs are naturally stamped with Victor Victor branding, including Nigo's depiction of the Tosa, "a Japanese fighting dog legendary for its courage and intellect," per Victor Victor's website.
Finally, a simple "I Know NIGO too!" graced the Nike shoe's tongue and insoles, resulting in another incredibly simple, album-promoting Nike shoe.
Wait, did these Nike Air Forces subtly reveal NIGO's next album?!
In 2022, NIGO dropped I Know NIGO!, a jam-packed collaborative album featuring NIGO's closest and most stylish musical friends, such as Tyler, The Creator, Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell Williams, and A$AP Rocky. Of course, Victor Victor Worldwide released the colossal project, which packed a few hits and plenty of style.
It seems NIGO and Victor are now ready for part two — or "too," as displayed on the Nike Air Force 1 Low sneaker.
Further details surrounding the album, including musician features, remain locked and sealed. It is also unknown whether these Nike Air Force 1 Low sneakers will get a wider release or if they're solely for promotional purposes.
Based on reactions for the NIGO hive, let's hope the former is true.
Either way, it adds to the NIGO x Nike buzz...and makes for a stylish start to this second forthcoming album.
