Nike’s Air Force 1 “Year of the Horse” for Spring 2026 makes a refined return to its Chinese New Year lineage, embracing symbolism and subtle design in a way that feels both ceremonial and modern. Rather than going all-out with colour, Nike opts for a clean white leather upper, relying on embossing and detailed accents to carry the story.
At the heel, there’s an embossed horse-themed pattern, instantly tying the pair to the zodiac without turning the shoe into costume. A small red Swoosh is stitched on the lateral side, the right amount of pop to catch the eye, without overwhelming the base. Nike then brings in multi-colour stitching on the heel tab, a nod to festive palettes, and a metal horse-shaped lace dubrae that feels like a hidden charm you’d discover only if you looked close. On the tongue, Nike uses a soft gradient colour mix that feels inspired by vintage ACG or seasonal palettes, subtle, not gimmicky.
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