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Nike Air Force 1 Retro Valentine's Day: How to Buy

The University Red colorway is available now on Complex in time for the season of love.

A red Nike Air Force 1 sneaker with a textured pattern and matching red sole.
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Nike's Air Force 1 Retro Valentine's Day is available now on Complex, bringing a bold University Red colorway perfect for your special someone.

The Air Force 1 has been a cornerstone of sneaker culture since its 1982 debut, originally designed by Bruce Kilgore as Nike's first basketball shoe to feature Air technology. Over four decades later, the silhouette has transcended its athletic origins to become a canvas for seasonal storytelling and cultural expression.

The Valentine's Day edition continues this tradition, wrapping the iconic silhouette in a monochromatic University Red treatment that speaks to the holiday's bold, romantic energy without relying on obvious hearts or Cupid imagery. Nike has consistently used the Air Force 1 as a platform for holiday-specific releases, and the Valentine's Day colorway joins a lineage of seasonal editions that have become collectible in their own right.

Where to buy the Air Force 1 Retro Valentine's Day

If you're ready to add this University Red edition to your rotation, shop the Air Force 1 Retro Valentine's Day on Complex.

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