UPDATE (August 27, 11:45 a.m.):
Hanon has confirmed that these "Nai Ke" Air Force 1s will indeed be seeing a wider release than the previous China exclusives. They're slated for a September 5 release for $146. Check back soon to find out if they'll be hitting the U.S.
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See original story from 5/20/15 below.
While the Remastered Air Jordan Retros have gotten most of the attention in 2015, the Swoosh has also been quietly upgrading another one of its basketball classics.
Back in January, Nike dropped a China-exclusive Air Force 1 High known as the "Nai Ke." Updated with premium leathers and a more accurate O.G. shape, the red on white colorway ended up being one of the rarest AF1s releases in quite some time. Currently, there's only a single listing on eBay, which makes this one of the rare cases where even the resellers weren't able to flourish.
Now, the "Nai Ke" returns with alternate color blocking. This version opts for a red upper with white accents on the tongue, Swoosh, and midsole. Like the "White/Red" offering, this new colorway features Chinese characters that read "Nai Ke" on the heel.
If you missed out on the first drop, we've got some good news — this red based colorway is slated for a wider release than its predecessor, although a U.S. launch remains unlikely. One spot you will be able to cop them is Australia's Culture Kings. Stay tuned for more release info.
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[via Culture Kings]
