A cease-and-desist letter prevented the Nike SB Dunk Low “Freddy Krueger” from releasing as planned in 2007, but a few pairs managed to make it out into the world as some of the most coveted sneakers of all-time. Nearly 20 years later, Nike is looking to another staple horror franchise for inspiration — and apparently without any fear of legal repercussions.
The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Scream” will release around Halloween as a clear homage to Ghostface. Its white leather upper is hit with black scuffs primarily around its stitching, Its white leather upper is hit with black scuffs primarily around its stitching, and jagged cutouts on the Swoosh make it appear like its confronted the horror villain’s hunting blade. A red Swoosh is then carved into the heel, and additional pops of the color come via the top row of eyelets, eyestay Swoosh and lace tips. Serving as the clearest connection is a special tongue tag with text replicating that of the “Scream” posters, and a metal lace dubrae is shaped like an old cordless phone.
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Nike has dabbled in other horror movies as source material before, and the “Freddy Krueger” Dunks were actually a part of a three-shoe collection including the an Air Trainer 1 “Dawn of the Dead” and Dunk HIgh “Jason Voorhees,” both of which did actually release. The Nike LeBron 13 also got a “Friday the 13th” treatment in 2015, and the Air Max 95 took on a less infringing “Freddy Krueger” theme in 2020.
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Scream” doesn’t yet have a confirmed release date but will likely drop at some point in October. Footwear News will keep you abreast of any updates.
