With a fall-themed Air Force 1 draped in a removable leaf shroud already on the way, it looks like Nike will be continuing the covered footwear theme when warmer weather arrives.
After the moss and leaves-covered style comes a spring-appropriate cherry blossom iteration. Like its autumn counterpart, the newly surfaced style features a graphic printed overlay shroud that’s been sliced into cherry blossom shapes. The method produces a three-dimensional effect which can be fully removed to reveal a matching Malt/Light Soft Pink/Particle Rose/Mauve Gray suede colorway undefneath.
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A symbol of the spring months, cherry blossom flowers, or sakura, are significant in Japanese culture. Stateside, the flowers are celebrated in Washington, D.C. during springtime, a connection which led Nike to apply a cherry blossom theme to its 2024 “DMV” Air Foamposite One release. The theme also has past ties to the Air Force 1 as it was memorably featured on 2005’s coveted Ueno Sakura style.
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Despite being one of its most storied silhouettes, Nike has been increasingly liberal with experimentation on the Air Force 1 in recent years. The model has been transformed into everything from waterproof winterized footwear to skateboarding shoes with styles including intentionally “dirty” releases and luxe croc executions.
The model debuted in 1982 as a high-top performance basketball shoe and was nearly discontinued in 1984 before becoming the icon that it is today. A group of Baltimore sneaker store owners persuaded Nike to keep the sneaker in production and just years later, the sportswear company had a bonafide hit on its hands.
Essentially two sneaker looks in one, this new Nike Air Force 1 ’07 Cherry Blossom style is also being referred to as Spring Flowers. While it doesn’t have a confirmed release date, the pair is set to arrive right on time for spring 2026 from nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers. The sneaker will retail for $130 and its style code is IQ3472-298.