Nike SB Air Force 1 'Flax' Coming Soon

The first one barely had time to settle in before Nike SB came back with another doozy of an AF1.

The sequel to the Light Orewood brown Air Force 1 SB arrives in an almost head-to-toe Flax colourway – wheat suede upper, matching midsole, gum tread outsole – basically a skateable pair of Timbs which is never a bad thing if you’re fan of Big Pun or Fat Joe.

What’s Different From the OG

If you missed the first drop of the AF1, the Nike SB version of the 1982 Nike staple is more than just a cosmetic change, loads of nike riders (aka the experts) have had their grubby mitts all over it. All of this means its built to take a hammering on a sesh or two.

The footbed sits lower, the midsole gets cut in half, and the toe profile gets a rethink – all of which brings you closer to your board without sacrificing the Air unit doing its thing in the heel. Stitch-turned seams add flick and durability. Reinforced padded tongue, internal sit straps, and fit pods in the collar lining keep everything locked in once you’re moving. Underfoot, there's also a modified herringbone tread pattern handles all the the usual bits and the overall silhouette keeps the classic heightened midsole look whilst quietly sorting everything out underneath.

Proper Goldilocks stuff, all in all.