Nike Air Force 1 Low “NY v. NY” Keeps NYC Streetball Front and Center

The Knicks may have wrapped up their championship run, but New York’s basketball summer is far from over. With the city still riding the energy of its first NBA title in more than five decades, Nike is shifting the focus from Madison Square Garden back to the blacktop with the Nike Air Force 1 Low “NY v. NY.”

Built around Nike’s annual streetball circuit, this 2026 edition keeps the Uptown rooted in the city that helped make it a staple. The pair starts with a clean “Triple White” leather base, then adds neon green hits to the liner, outsole, Swoosh trim, and insoles. A translucent grey Swoosh brings a subtle grid-like finish to the sidewalls, while flecked laces and metallic AF1 dubraes keep the look sharp without overloading the design.

The strongest details sit around the midfoot and heel. A wraparound strip above the midsole calls out several New York hoops landmarks and events, including Dyckman, Watson, Lincoln Park, West 4th, Tri-State, Gersh, and Uptown. “NY VS NY” branding also appears on the heel and insoles, tying the release directly to the city’s summer hoops circuit.

While recent Air Force 1 releases have leaned into Knicks energy, the Nike Air Force 1 Low “NY v. NY” turns the spotlight back to the parks, tournaments, and playgrounds that keep New York basketball moving long after the NBA season ends.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “NY v. NY” is currently listed at select retailers for a June 26 release, with pairs expected to retail for $130.