Nike's Gamer-Friendly Grail Is...Coming Back?
If you're a precious Nike treasure, then you're eligible for revival. With the rare Wu-Tang Dunks and a few iconic Jordan sneakers scheduled to return, Nike is now blowing the dust off its Air Force 1 Low PlayStation, it seems.
According to an X sneaker leaker, Nike plans to bring back its coveted Air Force 1 PlayStation sneaker in 2025. The rumor joins other grails like the Undefeated Jordan 4s in making a comeback next year.
If you thought it was hard to copy a PlayStation 5 when it dropped in 2020, the PlayStation Nike Air Forces were even more challenging to add to cart in 2006. With only 150 pairs reportedly produced, the sneakers didn't even see a widespread launch!
Instead, the PlayStation Forces were more of a gift to friends, family, and Sony employees. Basketball icon Kobe Byrant was part of PlayStation's seeding list, and his meme-worthy, mouth-agape reaction to the Nike Air Force 1 shoe said it all.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low PlayStation was a stunner, that's for sure. The low-top classic's upper, painted in black, featured a mix of shiny patent and buttery leather panels.
The Nike sneaker also featured eye-catching pops of color, such as red, purple, and blue, shades pulled from PlayStation's famous logo.
Finally, the sought-after Air Force 1 sneaker concluded with Nike and PlayStation motifs and picturesque insoles, all atop unmistakable AF1 details like the Air midsole.
Although never forgotten by sneakerheads, the PlayStation Forces would be a hot topic again in 2018 when rumors sang of the shoe's return.
Yes, PlayStation and Nike dropped their sleek and creamy Air Force 1 Low sneaker, but not as we remembered it. Instead, the sneaker followed an entirely new design but with similar materials.
Now, it appears the OG will finally make its comeback. Or at least, that's what the streets are saying.
Again, talks of Nike's PlayStation Forces are, well, talk for now. Nike nor PlayStation has yet to officially announce the return of their coveted Air Force 1 Low collab.
In the meantime, it's worth pointing out that Nike and PlayStation also developed a second premium leather version of the sneaker in 2006. However, they scrapped all but one sample during production.
The question is: could we see the leather Air Forces finally get their moment next year? Or even see both relaunches? Or maybe its an all-new AF1 again like last time?
Only time will tell...Nike and PlayStation, too.
