Nike’s Newest Skate Shoe Has Never Looked Better Than This Workwear Redux

If you’ve ever wanted to wear Timbs on your board, now’s your chance.

Close-up of a tan suede sneaker with a textured gum sole featuring the word "AIR.

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Published June 1, 2026

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A few months ago, Nike finally debuted the skate-focused SB version of its iconic Air Force 1 Low after over a year of rumblings.

Playing off of the iconic basketball-turned-lifestyle sneaker, the silhouette looks like the classic low-tops but with some key differences. A thinner midsole helps you feel the board better underfoot, while a revised tread pattern improves your grip and stitch-and-turn construction makes it more durable.

Pair of tan suede Nike Air Force 1 sneakers with gum soles on a white background. — Nike’s skating-centric Air Force 1s get its best-looking iteration in wheat.

Following the first two variants, in Light Orewood Brown and Triple Black, the SB Air Force 1 is getting its most stylish (and toughest) look so far.

Close-up of tan suede Nike SB Air Force 1 sneaker with matching laces and gum sole. — Despite the utilitarian construction, these suede sneakers are still just as stylish as ever.

Tan suede Nike Air Force 1 sneaker with matching tan sole and laces, shown from the side. — The wheat colorway mimics the look of a Timberland boot and has become a streetwear favorite for the past two decades.

But wheat, there’s more

The “wheat” colorway (sometimes called “flax”) is nothing new to the Swoosh’s lineup. But the workwear-inspired hue has now taken an entirely new form with the ‘80s-inspired sneakers.

A major headline in releases dating back to the early ‘00s, wheat leans heavily into, if not mimics, the Timberland-style urban work boot.

Pair of tan Nike SB Air Force 1 sneakers viewed from above on a white background. — Touches of black can be found on the tongue …

… and the heel.

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Suede dominates the upper, even down to the Swoosh itself. It looks absolutely stunning in wheat, giving us arguably the best rendition of the colorway so far. The palette is almost entirely monochrome, save for subtle black branding on the tongue and heel, along with a metal “SB-1” stamp at the base of the tan-colored laces.

Completing the look, the upper is color-matched with brown gum outsoles.

The revised tread of the SB version gets a brown gum color to match the upper.

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Board out of your mind

Despite the urban-forward aesthetic, the sneaker is very much made for skateboarding. Like other SB sneakers, the AF1 gets a padded collar for extra comfort against your ankles. Also, to prevent the heel slip common in past Air Forces, Nike employed “fit pods” along the back of the collar.

Under the hood, the shoe gets highly elastic gore bands, or slip straps, in the upper lining to lock down your midfoot for an improved fit. On the outside, these are still very much the Air Force 1s you know and love, but with some extra utility built in.

Availability and pricing

The SB Air Force 1 Low “Flax and Black” lands June 9 from Nike’s SNKRS app for $120. Don’t sleep if you’re eyeballing these; previous colorways sold out very quickly.

Tan suede Nike Air Force 1 sneaker with gum sole and matching laces.

Nike SB Air Force 1 Low “Wheat”

$120 at Nike

About the Author: Ethan Brehm is an associate editor at Gear Patrol writing about footwear, watches, spirits, EDC and more. When he’s not shopping for his next G-Shock, he spends his time watching movies and planning a future road trip with his family. He firmly believes CDs sound better than vinyl.

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