Nike’s Nailed-Down Air Force 1 Is a Real Hellraiser

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNike's Air Force 1 "Nightmare" Nails Its Pinhead CostumeNightmare on Elm Street? More like nightmare Air Forces straight from One Bowerman Drive, a.k.a. Nike headquarters.The sportswear giant's getting into the spooky-season spirit with Halloween-themed Air Force 1 Low sneakers. And before I even dive into the design, know: they're scary-good.The classic Nike sneaker lands with sliced-up black leather uppers, blood-red accents, and round silver studs resemble nails. It's quite literally Pinhead from the movie Hellraiser, if he ever got his own official Nike sneaker.Nike doesn't necessarily name-drop the character or even the movie title. But these Air Forces are definitely hellraisers (complimentary).Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.What's more, the "Nightmare" Air Force 1 is a '01 model, which means it offers not only a clever spooky design but also the classic 2001 shape. Expect a sportier look overall, plus top-notch materials and a narrower toe box.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.This year, Swoosh has dropped a lot of great Halloween sneakers, like Ghostface-inspired Air Force 1s and scaly Dunks dubbed "Shibuya Halloween." There's also an entire collection of spooky signature basketball shoes, including stitched-up Book 2s.Now, we're getting Pinhead-coded Forces. Speaking of which, they're scheduled to drop on Nike's website on October 23 for $140.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendNike’s Fanciest Forces Refuse to Clock OutNike’s Ruggedized Air Max Is a Military-Minded GemNike's Insane ACG-Hoops Crossover Returns to the StreetsNike’s Wheat Air Force 1 Sneaker Channels 2016 NostalgiaNike Built an All-Weather Recovery Sneaker for HikersWhat To Read NextNike’s Nailed-Down Air Force 1 Is a Real HellraiserA Breakup Only Made Boy Harsher StrongerSomewhere in Provence, Google Pixel is Rethinking CreativitySole Food: Saucony's Secret to Making Cool Shoes? Find Cool PeopleBalenciaga’s Collapsible Moccasin Sets the PaceYes, Stone Island Just Made Six of the Same Jacket