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| 👟 Sneaker Release Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nike |
| Model | Nike Air Force 1 Mid GTX Vibram |
| Colorway | Black/Smoke Grey-Anthracite |
| Style Code | IO1875-001 |
| Release Date | November 5, 2026 |
| Retail Price | $180 |
| Available At | Nike.com, Finish Line |
The Nike Air Force 1 Mid ’07 GORE-TEX Vibram in Black and Smoke Grey is the winter-proof AF-1 I have been waiting for, and it arrives November 5 for $180. This is not a fashion spin. It is a genuine weatherproof rebuild of the Mid, with a GORE-TEX membrane sealed inside and a Vibram outsole bolted underneath. Rain, slush, snow, this thing does not care.
The execution is cleaner than I expected. Black leather across the upper with Smoke Grey accents keeps it low-key, so the technical upgrades stay subtle until you look closely. The GORE-TEX badge sits on the heel quarter, and the Vibram lug outsole in matching dark tones handles the rest. It looks like a normal AF-1 Mid until you flip it over. That restraint is why I like it.
Fit-wise, the GTX build runs a touch warmer and slightly snugger than a standard Mid because the membrane layer takes up some interior space. I would not size up unless you wear thick socks in winter, which, to be fair, you probably will if you are buying this. The Vibram sole adds a little weight but the trade is real traction on ice, something the classic flat AF-1 sole has never offered.
Niche sizes and variants are popping up across regions, with KicksCrew already carrying the IO1875-001 listing at a premium. Finish Line and Offspring carry the wider release in the US and UK respectively. This drop is quietly one of the most practical shoes of the entire holiday season, and practical rarely gets hype, so supply should be there if you want retail.
November 5 is the US date. If you live anywhere with actual winter and you refuse to give up your AF-1s from November through March, this is the fix. $180 stings a bit more than a standard Mid, but dry feet are worth it.
Simple verdict, this is the winter AF-1 done right. I hope the wheat colorway from this same build gets a wider release too, because the platform deserves more than one shot.
