Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 15 June 2026
About the release
The Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Heat Map' takes Bruce Kilgore's classic and pushes it somewhere more graphic. The shoe runs in a thermographic gradient — premium black leather wrapping the upper before erupting into a misty heat map of blue, yellow, red and orange across the lower side panels. The colour reads like a thermal scan, fading from cool blues into warmer reds and oranges as it sweeps under the Swoosh and toward the midsole. Style code IB6834-001.
Finishing details lean into the concept. Racer Blue hits the laces and sockliner against the dark upper, the Swoosh, eyestay and heel strap carry red and yellow accents, and a blue star lace dubrae sits above the vamp as a final design flourish. Nike has approached the silhouette with a more exploratory hand than the average AF1 release — the shape stays standard, but the colour does properly graphic work.
A confirmed UK release date hasn't been announced. Sources point to a Summer 2026 release via Nike and select retailers. UK retail price is £120.
TL;DR – Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Heat Map' Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Summer 2026 — exact date TBC
- Model: Nike Air Force 1 Low
- Colourway: Black / Racer Blue
- Style code: IB6834-001
- UK retail price: £120
- US retail price: $130
- Sizing: Men's sizing
- Where to buy: Nike and select retailers
- Key details: Premium black leather upper, thermographic gradient on lower side panels (blue, yellow, red, orange), Racer Blue laces and sockliner, red and yellow Swoosh/eyestay/heel strap accents, blue star lace dubrae on vamp, midsole fades from black at the forefoot into red and yellow at the heel
What we know
The shoe is confirmed via official images and editorial coverage. Style code IB6834-001, Black / Racer Blue colourway, UK retail £120 and US retail $130. The build sticks to the standard AF1 Low silhouette, with all the design work happening through colour, materials and a few specialised hits like the star dubrae.
It's positioned as a Summer 2026 release rather than tied to a specific campaign or anniversary moment — Nike is treating this as a standalone graphic AF1 rather than part of a broader pack.
What is still TBC
A specific UK launch date hasn't been confirmed. Editorial coverage points to a Summer 2026 window via Nike and select retailers. Whether this lands as a SNKRS drop, an open-buy release or a select stockist launch is also still TBC.
We'll update this guide as soon as Nike confirms the exact date and rollout.
Design and details
The AF1 has been collab'd, exec'd and reworked thousands of times, so the bar for what feels genuinely new on this silhouette is high. The 'Heat Map' clears it with a real concept rather than just a strong palette — the thermal-scan logic gives every colour placement a reason to be where it is.
Upper construction
The base is premium soft black leather wrapping the toe, mudguard and upper panels. From the lower side panels down, the build shifts into the gradient — a misty heat map blending blue, yellow, red and orange just below the Swoosh and stretching toward the midsole. Small dots placed around the perforations add depth and a more dimensional finish to the upper.
Branding and accents
Racer Blue runs hard through the contact points — laces, sockliner, quarter panels, heel, lining and tongue. The Swoosh, eyestay and heel strap carry red and yellow detailing, picking up the warmer end of the gradient. It's bold, but the placement is restrained enough that the shoe never tips into chaos.
Blue star lace dubrae
A blue star lace dubrae sits above the vamp as a small but deliberate finishing detail. It reads as a badge of distinction rather than just decoration, and it's the kind of touch that makes this AF1 feel intentional rather than just colourful.
Sole unit
The midsole carries the gradient logic through to the bottom of the shoe — black at the forefoot, fading into warmer red and yellow hues toward the heel. Nike rarely commits this hard to a fade on the sole unit, and it makes the whole concept feel more complete than a standard AF1 colourway.
Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Heat Map' images
Credit: Nike
Where to buy
The Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Heat Map' is expected to release Summer 2026 via Nike and select retailers. UK retail £120. Browse the full Air Force 1 collection and other heat map themed releases on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Heat Map' UK release date?
A specific UK launch date hasn't been confirmed yet. Editorial sources point to a Summer 2026 release window via Nike and select retailers. We'll update once Nike announces the exact date.
How much does the Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Heat Map' cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £120. US retail is $130.
What is the style code for the Air Force 1 Low 'Heat Map'?
The style code is IB6834-001. The colourway is Black / Racer Blue.
What makes the Air Force 1 Low 'Heat Map' different from a standard AF1?
The 'Heat Map' uses a thermographic gradient on the lower side panels, fading from blue through yellow, red and orange. The midsole carries the same fade, and a blue star lace dubrae sits above the vamp as a finishing detail. The standard AF1 silhouette stays the same — all the design work happens through colour, materials and dimensional detailing like the perforation dots.
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