The 'Linen' Nike Air Force 1 Is Finally Back

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Linen Nike Air Force 1 Art Basel

The Nike Air Force 1 revival keeps getting better. The latest on the shoe is that, as promised, the classic "Linen" Nike Air Force 1 is coming back in retro form. Images of the 2016 version of the sneaker surfaced on Instagram on Tuesday.

The bad news is that the shoe may not be available outside of Miami. Rumor has it the sneaker is a regional release in the same vein as the recent "LA" and "NY" Air Force 1s.  At the very least, the pairs on display here look to be for a special launch at Art Basel involving longtime Nike collaborator Futura.

One of the hashtags accompanying the sneakers alludes to a limited run of just 50 pairs, although one hopes that more will be available to satiate the appetites of Force fans worldwide.

The pink-accented "Linen" Nike Air Force 1 debuted in 2001 and has long been considered one of the best colorways to ever hit the retro hoops shoe.

UPDATE 11/29: According to Ronnie Fieg, the "Linen" Nike Air Force 1 is launching as a global exclusive through Kith.

Linen Nike Air Force 1 Art Basel Box
Linen Nike Air Force 1 Art Basel Futura

 

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