Whilst many of us are looking to own the self lacing Back To The Future Nike Mag shoes that raised US$6.75 million for Parkinson’s research (Michael J. Fox has Parkinson’s Disease), Nike also unveiled the Special Field Air Force 1 that will be released tomorrow, the 5th of November 2016.

The Nike Air Force 1 was originally released in 1982 for basketball and it is the first shoe to feature the Nike Air design. It now becomes updated, which according to Nike, “to deliver urban utility in a military-inspired design.”

We’re all for that military inspiration as the Nike Special Field Air Force 1 (SF AF1) is stylishly good that it feels at home either in the high street or the airsoft field, in this case, for CQB games where speed is always of the essence. Now speaking of speed, perhaps Speedsimers will want a pair of SF AF1s.

The shoe has a ballistic nylon upper that is tough for all conditions with dual removable ankle straps with one that you may call a “paracord anklet” though there is no confirmation if the paracord can be unraveled when needed for survival situations.  One unique feature is an “espionage pocket” built at the shoe tongue where you can hide money and perhaps other small bits which looks like a nod to the paranoid who wants a secret pocket to hide the money in case they go into areas where he/she can be robbed or victimized by pickpockets.

Still, it shows its basketball roots so if you are up for some hoops, then the street is yours to shoot that ball wearing it.

Back to its military-inspired design, the SF AF1 comes with its own tote bag that comes with MOLLE straps. Perhaps you can weave in some magazine pouches or IFAK somewhere there. It would have been perfect it they have also designed some military-inspired Nike Wear clothing to go along with it.

The SF AF1 will be available in Faded Olive/Gum and Black/Gum for men and priced at US$200 and Light Bone/Sail and Golden Beige/Linen for women at US$185.