Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 13 November 2026
About the release
Nike returns to the Scream / Ghostface theme with a stealthier, moodier take on the earlier white Halloween execution. The Air Force 1 Low LE 'Scream Ghostface Black' (style code IZ1207-010) sits as the second Scream-themed AF1, with every unmistakable horror reference from the white pair carried over but the colour palette flipped from pre-distressed white to properly sinister blacked-out. For buyers who found the white version too obvious or too wearable, this is the pair that sits much closer to the character itself — Ghostface's actual costume rather than a styled homage to it.
Build details: Black leather upper, with grey painted distressing tracing panel edges and stitching (giving the appearance of a pair that's been tangling with a slasher knife). The Swoosh picks up the same grey in a rough brushed finish that adds worn-in texture against the tonal black backdrop. Small Gym Red hits on the heel, top eyelets and tongue tag deliver measured contrast and prevent the pair from reading as totally one-note. Scream-styled lettering runs across the tongue tag, mimicking the Scream film series logo typography. The silver telephone-shaped lace dubrae — carried over from the white pair — is a direct reference to the infamous opening phone call scene from the 1996 original film. Underneath, a dark translucent blue outsole keeps the whole palette on the shadowy side. Not officially licensed by the Scream franchise — Nike has leaned into cultural references rather than formal licensing, following the same approach as some of its past unofficial pop-culture pairs.
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- UK release: Estimated from Sunday 15 November 2026 (exact UK date TBC — Nike has not officially confirmed, Foot Locker US had a short early release in September 2026)
- Model: Nike Air Force 1 Low LE
- Colourway: Black / Gym Red / Summit White
- Theme: Scream / Ghostface (not officially licensed — Nike has leaned on cultural reference rather than formal licence)
- Style code: IZ1207-010
- UK retail price: £110
- US retail price: $125
- Sizing: Men's sizing
- Where to buy: Nike SNKRS and select Nike retailers (limited allocation expected)
- Collection position: Second Scream-themed Nike AF1 after the earlier 2026 'Ghostface White' Halloween release — same references carried over but dramatically moodier palette
- Key details: Black leather upper, grey painted distressing on panel edges and stitching (gives slashed / tangled-with-knife appearance), brushed grey Swoosh for worn texture, Gym Red accent hits on heel / top eyelets / tongue tag, Scream-font-inspired lettering on tongue tag, silver telephone-shaped lace dubrae referencing the opening phone call scene from the 1996 film, dark translucent blue outsole
- Release format: Limited quantities via select retailers — expect tight allocation
Release date and price
The Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Scream Ghostface Black' is estimated for a UK release from Sunday 15 November 2026 onwards via Nike SNKRS and select Nike retailers. Nike has not officially confirmed the exact UK date at time of writing — the pair had a short early release through Foot Locker in the US in late September 2026 (which sold out immediately), and TSS has the official UK listing pegged to 15 November. UK retail is £110, US retail is $125. Men's sizing. Limited allocation expected across all retailers.
The timing is slightly off-season — landing post-Halloween rather than in the usual pre-Halloween horror-release window — but that's partly because the original 'Scream Ghostface White' pair handled Halloween weekend duty earlier in the year. This Black version positions as the limited collector-pair follow-up rather than the general-market Halloween drop. Expect it to move quickly whenever Nike SNKRS confirms the UK date — the Scream references make this one of the more culturally-rooted AF1 Low LE pairs of the year, and the pre-distressed / slashed aesthetic photographs exceptionally well on social. Watch Nike SNKRS alerts and TSS notifications for the exact UK confirmation.
Design and details
Nike's AF1 Low LE programme has historically leaned on pop culture references — some licensed (Travis Scott, UNDFTD), some unofficial (the earlier 2020s 'Stranger Things'-adjacent executions). The Scream pair sits firmly in the unofficial-reference column, with every design detail functioning as a cultural nod rather than a formally-licensed callout. The design works because the references are specific enough to read instantly for Scream fans while staying wearable for anyone who just likes the blacked-out aesthetic.
The 'slashed' distressed finish
The defining visual choice on both the white and black Scream AF1s. Grey painted markings trace the panel edges and stitching throughout the upper, giving the pair the appearance of having been scuffed, slashed and cut — as if it's been in a scrape with Ghostface himself. The effect is deliberately irregular rather than uniform, meaning no two pairs will read identically — closer to hand-applied distressing than factory-finish printing. The Swoosh carries the same treatment in a rougher brushed grey finish, adding a worn-texture quality that reads at a glance against the tonal black backdrop.
The phone dubrae and Scream tongue tag
The pair's two most-explicit film references. The silver telephone-shaped lace dubrae — moulded in the form of a 1990s cordless phone — references the infamous opening phone call scene from the original 1996 Scream, where Drew Barrymore's character is terrorised by Ghostface over the phone before the film's inciting event. The dubrae is removable and functions equally well as a collector detail off the shoe. On the tongue, the Nike branding uses typography specifically mimicking the font of the Scream film series logo — a cleaner reference that rewards fans who clock it without broadcasting the inspiration too loudly. Small Gym Red accent hits on the top eyelets, tongue tag and heel section provide the only chromatic break against the tonal black base.
Translucent blue sole and comparison to the white pair
Underneath, a dark translucent blue outsole — unusual for an AF1 Low — keeps the entire palette moody. The white pair (released earlier in 2026) carried a black Swoosh, pre-distressed white markings and the same phone dubrae; the Black version flips the colour balance entirely, with the grey Swoosh replacing the black one and distressed grey panelling replacing the distressed white panelling. For buyers who found the white version too clean or too obvious, this Black pair reads as significantly closer to Ghostface's actual on-screen costume — the character himself wears a black robe, meaning this iteration sits closer to the source material than the pre-distressed white AF1 ever did.
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Nike's AF1 Low has become one of the most consistent canvases for horror-themed executions over the past decade. The 2018 'Skeleton' pair remains the grail-tier reference point and continues to trade at multiples of its original retail on secondary market. The 2026 Scream programme (white + black Ghostface pairs) extends that lineage with properly specific film references rather than general horror iconography. For collectors tracking the horror-AF1 catalogue, this Black Ghostface sits as one of the more deliberately-referenced entries in the genre.
Legal context worth noting: Nike's unofficial pop-culture references haven't always gone over smoothly. In July 2026 the brand was sued by convenience store chain 7-Eleven over an Air Max 95 execution that referenced the 7-Eleven tri-colour mark without licence. The Scream pair appears to be operating within the same unofficial-reference register — using cultural cues (phone dubrae shape, logo-font-style tongue typography, slashed material treatment) without the direct licensing framework. Whether that approach continues to hold up legally for Nike long-term is a running question across the brand's recent releases, but for this specific pair, the references are sufficiently abstracted that no formal franchise logo appears on the shoe itself.
Where to buy
The Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Scream Ghostface Black' is estimated for a UK release from Sunday 15 November 2026 onwards for £110 via Nike SNKRS and select Nike retailers. Nike has not officially confirmed the exact UK date — watch Nike SNKRS alerts for drop day confirmation. Limited allocation expected. Men's sizing. Browse the full Air Force 1 collection and the wider Nike archive on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Nike AF1 'Scream Ghostface Black' UK release date?
Estimated from Sunday 15 November 2026 onwards via Nike SNKRS and select Nike retailers. Nike has not officially confirmed the exact UK date at time of writing — TSS has it pegged to 15 November but final SNKRS confirmation is still awaited. Watch Nike SNKRS alerts on drop day. Limited allocation expected.
How much is the Ghostface Black AF1?
UK retail is £110. US retail is $125. Men's sizing.
Is this an officially licensed Scream collab?
No. The pair references the Scream franchise and the Ghostface character through cultural cues (phone-shaped lace dubrae, Scream-font-inspired tongue typography, distressed / slashed material treatment, horror-movie colour palette) but is not an officially licensed Scream collaboration. No Scream or Ghostface logos appear on the shoe itself. Nike has leaned on unofficial cultural reference rather than formal licence, similar to some of the brand's past pop-culture-referenced executions.
What's the difference vs the white Scream AF1?
The earlier 2026 'Scream Ghostface White' pair carried a black Swoosh, pre-distressed white markings and the same silver phone dubrae on a white leather upper. This Black version flips the entire colour balance — black leather upper, grey painted distressing, brushed grey Swoosh. The phone dubrae and Scream-font tongue branding carry over. Importantly, the Black version sits significantly closer to Ghostface's actual on-screen costume (the character himself wears a black robe), while the white pair reads more as a styled homage. For collectors wanting the pair closest to the source material, the Black is the better match.
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