That's Not a Knife... That's the Nike Air Force 1 Low in 'Croc Skin'

Put away the tan suit and gold watch, because kicks that scream 'old money scoundrel' this loudly don't need any help from the rest of your 'fit. Nike have turned the Air Force 1 Low's aura completely on its head with the upcoming 'Croc Skin', which sends the vibe from the street to Jordan Belfort's boardroom and back to 'grandpa loafer'.

Though Nike have flirted plenty with crocodile-skin texture – including the in 2023, in black and white, and even another Air Force, , earlier this year – the Beaverton brand have never gone as full Mick Dundee as they have now marshalled the cojones to do on the beloved '82 silhouette.

The midsole's rubber is overlayed with leather in 'Underbrush' (very appropriate), while light brown stitching around all the pertinent panels really brings the AF-1's construction to the fore. A gold dubrae glints at the vamp's base – just as if this croc was grinning at you to flash his little gold tooth – and a solid, deep brown tread rounds it all out underfoot.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low 'Croc Skin' will thrash out of the river for Fall/Winter this year, set at $140.

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