Nike is set to celebrate four of its premier collegiate partners with an exclusive NCAA-themed Air Force 1 collection, scheduled to release on October 15, 2026.
According to information obtained by Sneaker Shop Talk, the collection will feature monochromatic editions of the iconic Air Force 1 inspired by the University of Oregon, University of Kentucky, University of Texas, and University of Georgia. Each pair will retail for $125 USD in men’s sizing.
University of Oregon Leads the Collection
Oregon—the university most closely tied to Nike’s heritage through co-founder Phil Knight—will receive two colorways:
Nike Air Force 1 UO
- Style Code: JF5453-001
- Color: Black/Black
- Price: $125 USD
Nike Air Force 1 UO
- Style Code: JF5453-300
- Color: Apple Green/Apple Green
- Price: $125 USD
The dual-release gives Ducks fans the option of a clean, understated black pair or a bold Apple Green edition that embodies Oregon’s unmistakable athletic identity.
Kentucky, Texas, and Georgia Get Their Own Colorways
The remaining schools each receive a single colorway inspired by their signature team colors.
Nike Air Force 1 UK
- Style Code: JF5455-400
- Color: Game Royal/Game Royal
- Retail: $125 USD
Kentucky’s pair arrives in an all-Game Royal finish, paying tribute to one of college basketball’s most recognizable programs.
Nike Air Force 1 UT
- Style Code: JF5456-800
- Color: Desert Orange/Desert Orange
- Retail: $125 USD
Texas receives a Desert Orange colorway that captures the unmistakable look of the Longhorns.
Nike Air Force 1 UG
- Style Code: JF5457-600
- Color: University Red/University Red
- Retail: $125 USD
Georgia’s offering comes dressed entirely in University Red, honoring one of college athletics’ perennial powerhouses.
Release Information
| Model | Style Code | Color | Price |
| Nike Air Force 1 UO | JF5453-001 | Black/Black | $125 |
| Nike Air Force 1 UO | JF5453-300 | Apple Green/Apple Green | $125 |
| Nike Air Force 1 UK | JF5455-400 | Game Royal/Game Royal | $125 |
| Nike Air Force 1 UT | JF5456-800 | Desert Orange/Desert Orange | $125 |
| Nike Air Force 1 UG | JF5457-600 | University Red/University Red | $125 |
Sneaker Shop Talk Take
College-branded sneakers continue to gain momentum, and the Air Force 1 remains one of Nike’s most versatile canvases. Rather than relying on flashy graphics, this collection appears to lean into clean, tonal executions that let each university’s colors speak for themselves.
The inclusion of Oregon, Kentucky, Texas, and Georgia also makes strategic sense. Together, the four schools represent some of Nike’s most visible collegiate partnerships across football and basketball, giving the collection broad appeal among alumni, students, collectors, and fans.
With an expected October 15 launch, this could be one of the more intriguing collegiate sneaker releases of the fall.
Release Date: October 15, 2026
Retail Price: $125 USD each
Sizing: Men’s
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