The red, white and blue make the Sixers connection pretty obvious here , but the heel is what really gives this Air Force 1 its Philly identity. One shoe gets “215,” the other gets “PHL,” and “Phila” replaces the usual heel branding. The only catch is the timing: preorders opened in October, but some pairs aren’t expected to ship by February.
Nike Air Force 1 ‘01 ‘Philly’ Key Facts
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Detail |
Info |
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Style code |
JW9694-100 |
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Colorway |
White/Rush Blue-University Red |
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Materials and design |
Premium white leather with Rush Blue perforated toe box and side panels; red Swooshes; “215” and “PHL” embroidered on opposite heels; Philadelphia Attack logo; “Phila” script heel tabs; white midsole with blue “AIR” lettering; blue outsole; cracked brick-wall insole |
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Retail price |
$140 |
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Sizing |
Men’s 3.5–15 |
Where Can You Buy the Nike Air Force 1 ‘01 ‘Philly’?
The pair launched October 22, 2026, as a $140 preorder on SNKRS and at Philly’s Lapstone & Hammer (JW9694-100). Lapstone’s men’s 3.5 to 15 run is already sold out, with shipping expected by February 26, 2027. SNKRS availability after launch hasn’t been confirmed.
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Should You Buy the Nike Air Force 1 ‘01 ‘Philly’ (2026)?
$140 is the same price Nike charged for the NYC ‘01 in June, so Philly didn’t get a hometown markup. You’ll just wait about four months to wear them. For a pair timed to LeBron’s first home game in Philly, that feels like the easy part.
Sneakers Similar To The Nike Air Force 1 ‘01 ‘Philly’
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Why It’s Similar |
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Nike’s summer Philly AF1, with shaggy suede and a teal outsole. |
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Another AF1 built around a city’s basketball identity. |
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A basketball classic with its own 2027 wait. |
