Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 11 September 2026
About the release
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuto Horigome is expanding his Nike SB partnership beyond the Dunk with his first official SB Air Force 1 collab. The 'White Iron Grey' pair (style code IO8439-100) lands as one of the more anticipated SB drops of 2026, following the success of Horigome's SB Dunk Low collabs including last year's 'Matcha' pair. He's leaned into a straightforward, restrained aesthetic — inspired by the OG 1982 Air Force 1 High — with just enough personal detailing to make the pair unmistakably his.
The build combines a Light Bone leather upper with mesh quarter panels, layered with Iron Grey Swooshes, lining and outsole. A slightly aged / yellowed Washed Coral midsole gives the pair a vintage aesthetic that ties it back to the original 1982 AF1 High's era. Personal touches from Yuto include his cross-feather family crest logo on the outer heel (created with Japanese designers Kunichi Nomura and Verdy), his lucky number 7 on the heel tab, "Yuto Horigome" printed on the Nike SB tongue label, custom Yuto sockliners, and an antique-finish lace dubrae. An encapsulated Nike Air heel unit stays true to the original hoops shoe while providing proper cushioning for a full skate sesh.
Nike SB Dunk Low Yuto Horigome 'Matcha'
Yuto's most recent SB Dunk Low collab
Shop Now →TL;DR – Yuto Horigome x Nike SB Air Force 1 Low 'White Iron Grey' IO8439-100 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK skate shop release: Saturday 12 September 2026 (select Nike SB-stocked skate shops)
- SNKRS release: Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Model: Nike SB Air Force 1 Low
- Colourway: White / Iron Grey / White / Coconut Milk / Washed Coral / Photon Dust
- Style code: IO8439-100
- UK retail price: £110
- EU retail price: €119.99
- Sizing: Men's sizing
- Where to buy: Select Nike SB-stocked skate shops (12 Sep), then Nike SNKRS (15 Sep)
- Collaborator: Yuto Horigome (two-time Olympic gold medalist, Nike SB athlete)
- Key details: Light Bone leather upper with mesh quarter panels, Iron Grey Swoosh / lining / outsole, aged Washed Coral midsole for vintage look, encapsulated Nike Air heel unit, cross-feather family crest logo on outer heel (by Kunichi Nomura and Verdy), lucky number 7 on heel tab, 'Yuto Horigome' Nike SB tongue label, custom Yuto sockliners, antique-finish lace dubrae, modified rubber cupsole for board feel
Release date and price
The Yuto Horigome x Nike SB Air Force 1 Low 'White Iron Grey' hits select Nike SB-stocked skate shops on Saturday 12 September 2026 first, followed by the SNKRS UK release on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 8:00 AM. UK retail is £110, with EU retail at €119.99. Men's sizing across the run.
Given Yuto's cultural weight — two Olympic golds, prior sold-out SB Dunk collabs including the 'Matcha' — this pair is expected to move quickly across both release routes. The skate shop drop on 12 September will honour skate culture roots first; the SNKRS drop three days later gives wider audiences a chance to grab a pair.
Design and details
Yuto's previous SB Dunk collabs have consistently leaned into an understated, restrained design philosophy — clean palettes, considered detailing, no unnecessary noise. This SB AF1 debut carries the same energy while properly tying itself to AF1 heritage through vintage-inspired material choices and a genuinely aged aesthetic.
Vintage-referencing colour and materials
The upper leads with Light Bone leather — softer than a straight bright white — paired with mesh quarter panels that provide breathability and reference the original 1982 AF1 High's material variation. Iron Grey Swooshes on the sidewalls, matching Iron Grey lining and outsole. The yellowed / aged Washed Coral midsole is the pair's defining aesthetic detail — a proper faux-vintage yellowing that ties the shoe to the original AF1's era without needing loud graphic references. Reads as intentionally worn-in from day one.
Yuto's personal detailing
Where the shoe becomes distinctly Yuto's. The cross-feather family crest logo — brought to life by Japanese designers Kunichi Nomura and Verdy — lands on the outer heel and sockliner. Yuto's lucky number 7 sits on the heel tab. "Yuto Horigome" prints on the Nike SB tongue label, and custom Yuto sockliners extend the personalisation inside. Finished with an antique-finish metallic silver lace dubrae that continues the throwback design language.
Skate-ready construction
Under the vintage aesthetic, this is still a proper SB build. A modified rubber cupsole encases Nike's patented cushioning system for enhanced board feel and impact absorption. The encapsulated Nike Air heel unit stays true to the original 1982 hoops shoe while providing cushioning through a full skate session. The grippy outsole handles the traction demands of kickflips, pop shove-its and everything in between.
Yuto Horigome x Nike SB Air Force 1 Low images
Credit: Nike SB
Nike SB Dunk Low Yuto Horigome
Yuto's original 2023 Nike SB Dunk debut
Shop Now →Yuto Horigome, Nike SB and the AF1's skate moment
Yuto Horigome is arguably the most decorated active skateboarder in the world — two Olympic gold medals across Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024, a resume that spans street league titles and X Games gold. His Nike SB partnership started with a 2023 SB Dunk Low collab, followed by the 2024 'Matcha' colourway (both sold out swiftly). This SB Air Force 1 marks his first move beyond the Dunk — a meaningful step in Nike SB's continued expansion of the AF1 within skate culture.
The skate-ified Nike SB Air Force 1 only debuted properly in mid-2026, though leaks first surfaced back in 2024. Since launch, the SB AF1 has quickly established itself as one of Nike SB's core silhouettes alongside the Dunk, with recent notable executions including a 'Light Chocolate' colourway. Getting Horigome to lead the athlete-driven collab side of the SB AF1 line is a proper signal of intent from Nike SB — the model's biggest name giving the silhouette its most anticipated collab treatment.
Where to buy
The Yuto Horigome x Nike SB Air Force 1 Low 'White Iron Grey' drops at select Nike SB-stocked skate shops on Saturday 12 September 2026 first, followed by Nike SNKRS on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 8:00 AM. UK retail is £110. Browse other Yuto Horigome releases, more SB Air Force 1 drops and the wider Nike archive on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Yuto Horigome x Nike SB Air Force 1 release date?
The pair hits select Nike SB-stocked skate shops on Saturday 12 September 2026 first, followed by the SNKRS UK release on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 8:00 AM. If you miss the skate shop drop, SNKRS is the backup route.
How much does the Yuto SB AF1 cost?
UK retail is £110. EU retail is €119.99.
Is this Yuto's first AF1 collab?
Yes. Yuto's previous Nike SB collabs have centred on the SB Dunk Low — including his 2023 debut and the 2024 'Matcha' colourway. The SB AF1 marks his first move onto a different Nike SB silhouette, and it's the athlete-led lead for the SB AF1's still-young lifecycle.
What's the cross-feather logo on the heel?
It's Yuto Horigome's cross-feather family crest logo, brought to life by Japanese designers Kunichi Nomura and Verdy. It appears on the outer heel and repeats on the sockliner. The lucky number 7 on the heel tab is another personal Yuto detail.
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