Nike Air Force 1 ’01 × NIGO × j-hope “Burnt Sunrise”

NIGO and j-hope bring two distinct creative worlds to the 2001 Air Force 1 shape. Glossy Burnt Sunrise and Metallic Gold leather give the upper its strongest contrast, with Taupe panels, Chlorine Blue accents and a Sail midsole completing the color story. Patterned laces and squirrel graphics give the pair a personal connection to j-hope’s hobicore aesthetic. Nike places the collaboration within NIGO’s Air Force 1 World Tour, connecting his Tokyo influences with j-hope’s music and style. For collectors, the appeal is in those specific materials and details as much as the names attached to the shoe.

NIGO already carries weight with sneaker collectors, while J-Hope brings massive appeal beyond the usual collaboration audience. That reach gives me a reason to take the demand seriously, but I do not see another shoe of the year candidate here. I respect the names without putting this pair in that category. With supply looking low, I am not building the call around an easy retail pickup. That leaves it in BID ZONE at $300–$350: a premium over the $150 retail price that recognizes the pull of both collaborators without pricing it like the next defining sneaker. J-Hope’s audience matters. I just do not think the shoe needs a bigger claim than that.

October 17, 2026 is the primary release date, when Nike confirms a Human Made exclusive launch. A separate global launch follows on October 22 through SNKRS and select retailers. The retail price is $150 for SKU IO8766-800. These are two access dates for the same release. Individual entry procedures and regional eligibility should be checked before planning around either launch. Uncle Chrissy’s Raffles & Drops carries access updates, and Check Live Price provides a market reference before buying.