NIGO and Nike are back together, and this time the collaboration is built around a global concept: the Air Force 1 “World Tour”. The new Nike x NIGO Air Force 1 LO2 drops the LO2 silhouette — a low-top Air Force 1 variant — and gives it the full NIGO treatment, with the Japanese designer’s signature blend of archive references and understated detailing that his fanbase expects.
The Shoe
The Nike x NIGO Air Force 1 LO2 is a rework of the classic Air Force 1 low, modified with premium materials and co-branded details throughout. NIGO has long had an affinity for Nike — his archive of original 1982 Air Force 1s is well documented — and this collab leans into that history rather than trying to reinvent it.
Design-wise, expect a tonal approach with premium leather or suede depending on the colourway, woven labels, and subtle co-branding. Notably, the Nike x NIGO Air Force 1 LO2 collection stands out among recent releases. The “World Tour” concept suggests multiple versions dropping across different global markets, with each colourway carrying a different regional reference.
Release Info
- Global launch: May 2026
- Availability: Nike SNKRS app, select Nike stores, and authorised stockists
- UAE availability: Expected through Nike.com/ae and Nike flagship stores at Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates
- Pricing: Expect premium collab pricing — typically AED 650–850 for NIGO x Nike releases, including the Nike x NIGO Air Force 1 LO2.
How to Get a Pair in the UAE
NIGO collabs go fast. The playbook for securing them in the UAE: For those looking to buy the Air Force 1 LO2 Nike x NIGO edition, timing and early access are crucial.
- Nike SNKRS app — set up notifications and enter any raffle as early as possible. UAE access to SNKRS has improved significantly over the past two years.
- Foot Locker UAE — often carries high-profile Nike collabs; check for early access through their app or loyalty programme
- Dover Street Market concept stores — DSM has historically been a stockist for NIGO projects globally
- Sneaker resale groups in the UAE — if you miss it at retail, local UAE sneaker communities on Instagram and Discord typically have pairs circulating within days
Who Is NIGO?
For anyone who needs the brief: NIGO (real name Tomoaki Nagao) is the Japanese designer who founded A Bathing Ape (BAPE) in 1993 and built one of the most influential streetwear brands of the 2000s. He’s since become Creative Director of Kenzo, and his collaborations — with Pharrell, Levi’s, Billionaire Boys Club, and now Nike — remain some of the most coveted in streetwear. Recently, his latest Nike partnership features the Air Force 1 LO2 in collaboration with NIGO.
The Resale Outlook
NIGO x Nike colabs historically sell above retail within hours of release. For UAE buyers, expect 30–70% resale premiums depending on the colourway and demand. If you want them to wear, get in on launch day. Many Nike x NIGO Air Force 1 LO2 pairs will likely be limited by region and see rapid price increases. The “World Tour” multi-colourway concept also means individual variants may be more limited by region than the overall drop size suggests.
