Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 13 April 2026
About the release
Central Cee's Syna World brand has moved fast. What started as a visual identity tied to one of the UK's biggest rap careers has grown into a legitimate streetwear imprint, and now it has landed on the Air Force 1. That is a significant moment. The AF1 is one of the most iconic silhouettes Nike has ever made, and a collaboration on it carries weight that most sneaker deals do not.
The Nike Air Force 1 '07 x Syna World 'Dark Beetroot' is a UK exclusive, dropping on 17 April 2026 via Nike SNKRS GB. It is part of a wider Central Cee x Nike Air Force 1 capsule, but this 'Dark Beetroot and Red Oxide' colourway is the headline piece and the one restricted to the UK market.
Style code IO9970-638 is priced at £134.99. You can also shop the Syna x Nike Air Force 1 'Dark Beetroot' directly on Side Kicks.
TL;DR – Nike Air Force 1 x Syna World 'Dark Beetroot' Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- Release date: 17 April 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Model: Nike Air Force 1 '07 Low
- Collaboration: Syna World x Nike (Central Cee)
- Colourway: Dark Beetroot / Metallic Gold / Red Oxide / Flat Gold
- Style code: IO9970-638
- UK retail price: £134.99
- Availability: UK exclusive via Nike SNKRS GB
- Where to buy: Nike SNKRS GB and Side Kicks
- Key detail: Syna halo logo on heel, number 13 personal signature, custom Syna box
Release date and price
The Nike Air Force 1 x Syna World 'Dark Beetroot' releases on Thursday 17 April 2026 at 8:00 AM exclusively in the UK via Nike SNKRS GB.
UK retail is £134.99. This is a UK-only drop with no confirmed wider global release for this specific colourway. The wider Central Cee x Nike AF1 capsule includes a grey and black pair with broader availability, but the Dark Beetroot is the UK exclusive.
Design and details
The 'Dark Beetroot' colourway runs a deep wine-toned finish across the Air Force 1 Low's familiar panelled construction. The upper uses high-quality materials with a near-tonal finish, keeping the design controlled and deliberate rather than loud. Metallic Gold and Red Oxide accents provide the main contrast points, lifting the colourway without overwhelming it.
Syna's halo logo is embroidered onto the lateral heel, with further Syna branding appearing on the insole. The number 13 lands on the left heel as Central Cee's personal signature, keeping his presence on the shoe subtle and intentional. A custom Syna-branded box completes the package.
The Air Force 1's foundational elements stay intact throughout. The classic low-top profile, the clean panelling and the AF1 sole unit are all present, with the Syna branding and Dark Beetroot colourway doing the work to make it feel like a genuine collaboration rather than a licensed colourway.
Nike Air Force 1 x Syna World 'Dark Beetroot' images
Credit: Nike
Central Cee and Syna World
Central Cee, born Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, is one of the biggest names in UK rap right now. His reach extends well beyond the UK, with a global audience that has made him one of the most streamed British artists of his generation. Syna World is his brand, operating as both a streetwear label and a cultural signal for the world he has built around his music.
The Air Force 1 collaboration sits alongside a wider Central Cee x Nike partnership that has already included Air Max styles and Nike Sportswear apparel. The AF1 is the headline footwear moment of the partnership so far, and the decision to make the 'Dark Beetroot' colourway a UK exclusive is a deliberate statement about where Central Cee's roots are.
Why this release matters
An Air Force 1 collaboration is genuinely meaningful. The silhouette has been the canvas for some of the most significant Nike partnership projects of the past two decades, and landing one as a UK artist is a mark of genuine global standing rather than a regional marketing exercise.
Making the Dark Beetroot colourway a UK exclusive reinforces that this is a collaboration rooted in where Central Cee is from rather than where his audience happens to be largest. That grounding is what makes the best artist collaborations work, and this one has it.
Where to buy
The Nike Air Force 1 x Syna World 'Dark Beetroot' releases exclusively in the UK on 17 April 2026 at 8:00 AM via Nike SNKRS GB. Shop the pair directly on Side Kicks below, and browse the full Air Force 1 collection and all Syna World releases on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Nike Air Force 1 x Syna World 'Dark Beetroot' release date?
The release date is 17 April 2026 at 8:00 AM, exclusively in the UK via Nike SNKRS GB.
How much does the Nike Air Force 1 x Syna World 'Dark Beetroot' cost?
UK retail price is £134.99.
What is the style code for the Nike Air Force 1 x Syna World 'Dark Beetroot'?
The style code is IO9970-638.
Is the Nike Air Force 1 x Syna World 'Dark Beetroot' a UK exclusive?
Yes. The Dark Beetroot colourway is a UK exclusive dropping via Nike SNKRS GB on 17 April 2026. Other colourways in the wider Central Cee x Nike Air Force 1 capsule have broader availability.
What is the number 13 on the Syna x Nike Air Force 1?
The number 13 on the left heel is Central Cee's personal signature, embedded in the shoe as part of the collaboration's branding details.
What is Syna World?
Syna World is Central Cee's streetwear brand, operating as both a clothing label and a cultural extension of his music and identity. The Nike Air Force 1 collaboration is one of the brand's most significant footwear projects to date.
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