Article updated 24/11/23: It didn't take long for Matthew Williams' Nike x 1017 ALYX 9SM Air Force 1 Low sketches to come to life, and unfortunately, things are looking like what we feared. Taking to Instagram, the designer showcased the first official look at the upcoming collaboration, and its been met with a mixed reception to say the least.
As detailed in the sketches, both a white and black colourway of the silhouette have been prepared with a minimalist approach to details. Besides a "1017 ALYX 9SM" detail at the heel, a co-branded dubrae, and a singular metal eyelet, each of the shoes is exactly the same as its classic Nike version.
Naturally, social media users had a field day with this one, with the top comments reading "bro changed exactly 2 small details about the shoe" and "Thank you so much for NOTHING."
Despite this reception, this model will no doubt prove popular among the minimalist crowd, so perhaps all is not lost. If you happen to be one of those interested, the shoe is expected to land imminently, so be sure to set a release reminder below. Keep reading for the original article.