Nike’s Skate-Engineered Air Forces Are “Instant” Classics

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersInstant Skateboards' Nike SB Air Force 1 Is Incredibly CleanAnother day, another Nike SB x Air Force 1 for another city. This week, Tokyo's getting its own special skate shoe designed by Instant Skateboards.Technically, the city already got blessed with one. On October 9, the Tokyo skate shop dropped a limited-edition Air Force 1 skate shoe, dressed in black suede, royal blue Swooshes, and special Instant branding. It essentially treated the SB Forces like Air Jordan 1 Royal sneakers (the suede Reimagined versions, that is).Those came and went, of course. Next, Instant Skateboards will drop a second logo-free version, featuring the classic color scheme but no Instant stamps. The brand's still making the release special, though, with collaborative polo shirts, Instant lace dubrae, and secret stickers.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Instant Skateboards' Nike SB Air Force 1 skate shoes will exclusively drop overseas on October 31, which is great news for folks across the water but bad news for stateside skaters.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Don't worry. There will be other Nike SB x Air Force 1 "City Pack" sneakers. Philadelphia's Nocturnal will drop its pair soon, alongside Fly Streetwear and Ben-G.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 Hardy Air Force 1 Boot Is Back from SpaceMelitta Baumeister Took Nike's Weirdest Toe Shoe & Freaked ItNike's Cream Mule Is Fit for Elegant Extra-TerrestrialsNike's Rich Caramel Runner Is Perfected in JapanThe Seven Best Nike Sneaker Releases This WeekWhat To Read NextNike’s Skate-Engineered Air Forces Are “Instant” ClassicsThis Retro Rerun Inspired the YEEZY 500Vaquera’s Quirky Lil' Converse Heels Are Part Skate ShoeNike’s Hardy Air Force 1 Boot Is Back from SpaceMelitta Baumeister Took Nike's Weirdest Toe Shoe & Freaked ItNike's Cream Mule Is Fit for Elegant Extra-Terrestrials