Nike’s New Patent Leather Air Force 1s for Easter Are Already Available Early

When it comes to springtime footwear, there are few colors that get the point across like pastels. And when it comes to classic Nike sneakers, it’s hard to top a crispy, clean Air Force 1, particularly one that’s outfitted in pastel patent leathers. Soon, the Beaverton, Ore.-based sportswear outfit will issue a new version of the retro sneaker in its fan-favorite Easter theme, and some retailers have already made the pair available for purchase.

The 2026 version of the Nike Air Force 1 Low Easter introduces a new-yet-familiar color scheme to the brand’s iconic model. Clad in a fully patent leather combination of Yellow Pulse/Pink Foam/Hydrangeas/Emerald Rise/White, the latest Easter Air Force 1 looks like something Nike could have released in the early 2000s. It’s somewhat reminiscent of 2006’s Medium Mint/Lemon Frost “Easter Egg” colorway, but the pastel shades and color placement is a bit different on the ’26 version.

Another one of Nike’s beloved Easter Air Force 1s from 2005 received a retro reissue in 2017, but it’s far more common for the brand to issue new spins on the theme such as the upcoming pair.

The latest Easter look is also yet another sign of a patent leather Air Force 1 revival. While glossy versions of the model have been released sporadically throughout the years, the brand has recently put more of an emphasis on the patent leather finish including a pink colorway previewed by designer Frank Cooke. Fans of the patent leather pairs can expect more to drop throughout the year.

While the ’26 iteration of the Air Force 1 Low Easter is set for a March 13 launch from many stockists, select retailers including Phoenix’s Manor have already released the sneaker. The seasonal colorway retails for $130 and has a style code of IQ9706-701.