Nike Air Force 1 '01 "Subway Rat"

Brand: Nike
Model: Air Force 1 '01
Colorway: College Grey/College Grey/Pink Glaze
Gender: Men
Category: Sneakers
SKU: IV6999-001

Nike Air Force 1 '01 "Subway Rat": New York told by its most famous resident

Born in 1982 on Bruce Kilgore's drawing board, the Air Force 1 has always been tied to New York, where it found its first audience long before it conquered the world. The '01 silhouette brings back the shape of early-2000s pairs, a collector favourite. For this edition, Nike picks a symbol of the city that is as famous as it is unexpected: the subway rat, a fixture of New York platforms, turned into a sneaker with a real sense of humour.

The College Grey/College Grey/Pink Glaze colourway nails the concept. A shaggy grey suede upper recalls the animal's fur and the subway's concrete, with a velvety inner lining for a soft feel. Pink Glaze tints the outsole and the heel tab, which drops below the sole like a tail. An NYC-specific Swoosh logo hides behind the tongue tag, the insoles carry a pizza-slice graphic, and the pair comes with a hangtag inspired by the MetroCard, the subway fare card used from 1994 to 2025.

Thanks to its grey base, this Air Force 1 is far easier to wear than its theme suggests. Raw denim, khaki cargos or grey marl joggers do the job, topped with a hoodie or a workwear jacket. The suede adds texture to autumn and winter outfits, while the pink hits stay subtle.

Among Air Force 1 trainers, editions with a story hold a special place: you wear them for the details and for what they say. The Nike Air Force 1 '01 grey suede men's "Subway Rat" is a proper conversation starter that still slips easily into a daily rotation.

The Nike Air Force 1 '01 "Subway Rat" is listed at noirfonce.eu, sizes subject to availability. 100% authentic pairs, fast delivery across Europe, secure checkout and pay-in-instalments options.