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

Another 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.

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.

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.

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