Available Now // Nike Air Trainer 1 "College Football Playoffs" Collection

As the fervor surrounding the College Football Playoffs for the 2023 season begins to reach a crescendo with the games slated for late December, the sneaker world is not far behind in echoing the sportsmanship and competitive spirit emblematic of college football. Nike, aligning its celebration of the Air Trainer 1's 35th anniversary with the raw vigor of the collegiate gridiron, has unveiled two distinct colorways paying homage to the beloved sport.

Earlier in the season, the iconic trainer adorned colorways honoring the Super Bowl. Now, shifting its spotlight to the college football arena, the silhouette has emerged in two new versions: a captivating black/gold combination and its white/gold counterpart, each narrating a different chapter of college football's riveting narrative.

The black/gold version is a visual ode to understated elegance and raw athletic prowess. Dominated by jet-black leather and nubuck forming most of the upper portion, it hints at college football athletes' tough grind and relentless spirit. The subtle addition of velcro on the tongue and heel counter adds a tactile dimension, while the gold foil detailing accentuates the silhouette's trim, heel’s embroidered logo, uppermost eyestays, and the molded metal profile swooshes. This juxtaposition captures the essence of celebrated victories on the field. Moreover, the wheat accents along the fuzzy sock liner and heel tab contrast gently, complementing the bold black. The velcro patches, themed around college football, add a personalized touch to this classic silhouette.

Transitioning to a lighter palette, the white/gold variant of the Air Trainer 1 echoes the tradition synonymous with college football. The white leather upper is a blank canvas, spotlighting the gilded accents on the chiseled Swoosh logo, plush interior lining, and midsole highlights. The fabric adhesives at the heel and tongue, housing removable patches including Nike brand logos and the official emblem of the College Football Playoffs, encapsulate college football's legacy and ongoing narrative.

See for yourself below, and expect these commemorative kicks to arrive on Nike.com on December 6th, 2023.