Are you a true sneaker head? While PUMA gets a lot of love around these parts, it’s Nike for the win in my life and buzz about the iconic brand delivering its Air Force 1 ‘West Indies 2’ sneakers to the masses next week? Oh yes.

Nike’s dropping the Air Force 1 ‘West Indies’ kicks next week

It’s all about celebrating the West Indian Day Parade in the Big Apple and what better way than a pair of signature kicks? Peep the details about next week’s launch at Foot Locker Canada and scroll for up-close looks at the sneakers.

In celebration of Caribana, Nike is re-releasing its highly anticipated, limited-edition Nike Air Force 1 “West Indies 2”, available exclusively atFoot Locker Canada stores and other local boutiques. 

Nike released its original Air Force 1 “West Indies” in tandem with New York City’s West Indian Day Parade Carnival in 2002. Now 20+ years later, this re-release is launching in correlation with Caribana celebrations in Canada throughout July and August. The new release features an updated sock liner to include a more comprehensive list of West Indian countries, along with a 20th anniversary emblem on the tongue. The design features a near replication of its original highly celebrated design with a signature white AF1 base and accents of red, green and gold. 

Beyond this limited-edition release, Foot Locker Canada is celebrating Caribana with various pop-up events and activations including a Crocs x Caribana in-store event and a Nike community dance class.  

Available in unisex sizing from 3.5-13, the limited-edition Air Force 1 West Indies 2 retails for 140 CAD and is available for purchase at Foot Locker Canada stores below. Following the in-store launch, the sneaker launches online next week at Footlocker.ca.