Nike Air Force 1 Low '01 NYC

Knicks Colors Switch Sides

The Nike Air Force 1 Low '01 NYC starts with thick white leather, then places Rush Blue and Brilliant Orange Swooshes on opposing sides. The mismatched treatment evokes the New York Knicks without covering the entire shoe in team colors. Its slimmer 2001-era toe shape gives the retro palette a noticeably different profile from a standard modern Air Force 1.

Madison Square Garden Is Underfoot

The most direct New York reference is hidden across the sockliners, where a pixelated image of Madison Square Garden stretches beneath the feet. Nike NYC and 2026 graphics join the arena artwork. Tongue tags repeat the city branding, turning the details into a celebration of New York's championship season rather than a generic blue-and-orange colorway.

A Familiar Logo Marks 2026

Embroidered heel graphics adapt John Jay's signature Nike NYC logo with a new 2026 treatment. That mark connects the pair to the city's long history with the Air Force 1 while fixing it to one specific basketball moment. The asymmetric Swooshes keep the tribute lively when the shoes are viewed together.

A City Edition Returns for Fall

This release uses the Air Force 1 as a piece of local sports memorabilia without losing the clean white base that makes the model easy to wear. The references become more specific the closer someone looks, especially inside the shoe. The Nike Air Force 1 Low '01 NYC is expected this fall for $140 under style code JK5361-100.