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Even on the Darkest Days, Nike’s Flawlessly Faded Forces Look Good

Written by Morgan Smith in Sneakers

Roses may be red, but Nike's latest Air Force 1 Low sneaker is the right kind of blue.

For its newest release, the mega-classic Nike shoe comes dressed in this "Dark Sky Blue" colorway, with the gloomy color scheme looking quite good on the iconic model.

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This particular pair of Forces features a smooth full-grain leather upper for an added touch of luxury. Between the dark blues and the suede-ish textures, Nike cooks up the perfect faded blue AF1.

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Every year is a good year to be a fan of Nike's (arguably) most famous sneaker. And 2026 is no different. Nike has already revealed some solid Forces for the year, from Birkin-level pairs handcrafted in Italy to the cutest Valentine's Day spins. In between, the sportswear brand is keeping the classic, well, classic with simple, albeit luxe, colorways like the "Smoke Grey" and these "Dark Sky Blue" pairs.

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By the way, the "Dark Sky Blue" Nike Air Force 1 sneaker is now available on END's website for £130, which is around $177.

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Morgan Smith

Morgan Smith is a style writer at Highsnobiety, born in Virginia and currently based out of New York. If it's a cool, new sneaker or super nice clothing item (or collection), Morgan has more than likely written about it. Morgan has worked in the fashion industry since 2018, writing for publications, managing social media, leading her own sneaker-focused platform, and interviewing fashion figures like Joe Freshgoods and Dapper Dan. Morgan's writing spans several topics, including runway show coverage and trend pieces. Sneakers, celebrity style, pop culture moments, and emerging fashion brands remain her faves. When Morgan isn't glued to her laptop, you can catch her binging the latest season of "Love is Blind" or obsessing over the new Rihanna 'fit that just dropped. By the way, Morgan interviewed the bad gal, too.

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