NIGO and Nike continue their ongoing work on the Air Force 3 Low with a new collaboration that brings Pendleton into the mix. Following the revival of the Air Force 3 Low in 2024, the partnership has treated the silhouette as a flexible base, moving through varied material concepts and external references. Looking ahead to Spring 2026, the focus shifts again, this time through a “College” pack that introduces Pendleton’s textile language to the model.
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The Pendleton x NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low “College” pack consists of two distinct colorways. One arrives in Forest Green with Oatmeal, Sail, Gum Light Brown, and Yellow Strike accents, while the second uses Midnight Navy paired with Off-White and Shadow Grey. Both versions rely on a mixed-material construction that combines suede, leather, and textile elements across the upper. This layered approach separates the release from earlier Air Force 3 Low projects under the same partnership, which leaned into different surface treatments and external collaborations.
Branding remains restrained and consistent with previous NIGO-led releases. The NIGO Force mark appears on the heel of the right shoe, maintaining a familiar placement that signals authorship without dominating the design. The collegiate reference comes through more clearly in the accessories included with each pair. Both colorways ship with a NIGO-branded pennant and a varsity jacket–inspired “O” letter.
Pendleton’s involvement centers on fabric rather than visible logos. The brand’s wool material appears at the sockliner of each pair, offering a tactile point of difference from prior Air Force 3 Low editions.
The Air Force 3 Low has served as a recurring platform since NIGO and Nike restarted their partnership. Initial releases focused on bringing the silhouette back into circulation, followed by iterations that explored varied materials and references, including a Levi’s collaboration.
At the time of writing, Pendleton, NIGO, and Nike have not issued an official announcement for the “College” pack. Images of the two colorways have surfaced ahead of schedule, but confirmed campaign details remain unavailable. Current expectations point to an early 2026 launch window, with a Spring 2026 release listed for both pairs.
Name: Pendleton x NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low “College” Pack
Colorways: Forest Green/Oatmeal/Sail/Gum Light Brown/Yellow Strike and Midnight Navy/Off-White/Shadow Grey
SKUs: HV5032-300 and HV5032-400
MSRP: $150 USD
Release Date: Spring 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
