Nike Air Force 1 Low Mixes Woven Fabric, Gold Leather and Floral Lace

Nike has unveiled the women's Air Force 1 Low "Lace Metallic Gold," dressed in a Sail, Gum Light Brown, and Metallic Gold colorway under SKU IX7038-121. The shoe carries a suggested retail price of $120 and is expected to release in fall 2026, though the exact date and sales channels have not yet been announced.

Why Did the Upper Ditch Full Leather?

This pair departs from the Air Force 1 line's usual all-leather construction, with the toe and side panels instead rendered in a textured Sail fabric that brings a softer layered feel than leather. This shift stands out as the most notable change in the shoe's foundational design, with the primary overlays built around a contrast between textile texture and gold paneling, making the boundary between materials a focal point of the design.

Where Are the Gold Details Placed?

Metallic Gold leather wraps the mudguard, eyestays, and heel, while the side Swoosh logo is also finished in gold, tying the various overlays together into a cohesive whole. The eyestays feature an additional scalloped-edge contour that adds decorative lines to the lacing area, while a mini Swoosh logo is stitched near the toe, creating a size contrast with the main logo—a detail easy to overlook on the shoe.

How Are the Lace and Colorway Combined?

The tongue and heel pull tab are first based in gold fabric, then layered with floral lace on top, with a Nike brand logo embroidered beneath each pattern—making these the two most decoratively intense areas of the shoe. By contrast, the shoe's finishing touches deliberately keep a cleaner palette: white laces and a white collar create a sharp contrast with the dominant gold tone, preventing the overall look from becoming too elaborate; the insole is printed with a gold Nike Air logo, echoing the metallic sheen of the upper.

What Carries Over on the Outsole?

The outsole retains the Air Force 1 line's established structural proportions, with the silhouette unchanged despite the shift in upper materials. The midsole comes in Sail, while the outsole is done in Gum Light Brown rubber, a combination that echoes the gold and lace accents on the upper—keeping the entire shoe, from top to bottom, consistent in its warm tones and retro feel rather than treating the upper as an isolated point of decoration.

What Do We Currently Know About the Release?

As of now, Nike has only revealed the colorway, SKU, suggested retail price, and a general release season, without disclosing a specific launch date, release regions, or sales channel arrangements. Consumers planning to purchase should wait for the brand's official announcement, as no further details have been provided in the available information.