Drake’s AF1 comes in a traditional “White-on-White” colorway, much like the initial NOCTA Hot Steppa model. Although at first glance these may look like a regular Air Force 1, Drake made sure that his collaboration stood out from the Nike’s standard, using premium leather across the upper and changing some aspects of the original design. Metallic Silver returns to the lace dubraes featuring AF1, but Drake opted to leave out the usual “AIR” on the lateral side of the midsole, replacing it with “Love you forever“- a play on words from his “Certified Lover Boy” album from September 2021.
The toe box’s perforations have different depths, and the early heart shaped traction designs have now been replaced with a different shape, still moving away from the iconic start pattern. Nike apparently had too much trouble producing the heart designs. This is part of the reason the “Certified Lover Boy” AF1 is launching so much later and didn’t coincide with the albums’s release. It was said they couldn’t be sure the product would be up to par. Last but not least, Drake’s NOCTA logo appears on the left shoe’s heel and both insoles, with the typical Nike branding on the right heel.
When is the Nike Air Force 1 Drake NOCTA Certified Lover Boy Releasing?
Look for these to launch this December for $160 via SNKRS app and select retailers globally. Stay tuned for our where to buy list as the release gets closer. Follow all our social media channels to stay up to date on upcoming sneaker news. For now we have official images below for you to check out.
UPDATE 12.1.22 Drake’s Nocta x Nike Air Force 1 Low will go on sale for $160 USD on December 5th at Nocta.com and on December 8 on SNKRS.
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