Nike will soon launch a new take on the Air Force 1 Low featuring an immensely hairy and orange upper that brings to mind Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty. Learn more about the sneaker here.
. Continuing in the same ethos soon will be a particularly shaggy version of the sneaker inspired by an expression credited to William Shakespeare but also eerily similar to the most haunting mascot in sports.
Air Force 1 Low “Horse of a Different Color” features immensely hairy and orange pony hair on all panels of its upper. In an early preview on the Snkrs app,called out the expression that gives the shoe its name and also pointed toward to the movie that brought it to life, “Wizard of Oz,” referring to it not by name but only as a “beloved cinematic fantasy,” lest any potential for legal action be raised.
The Bandana Craze Is Coming for Footwear, With Chaco and Nike Leading the Charge A third, even more unofficial connection can be found via Gritty, the delightfully disturbing and degenerate mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers who’s routinely gone viral since his introduction in 2018. His coat looks practically identical to the shoe’s upper, which sits above a white midsole and translucent orange outsole.
If those many options cater to the more audacious consumers, Nike has also appealed to the purist by bringing back theLow “Horse of a Different Color” hasn’t been locked down with full release details but will arrive at some point during the fall fashion cycle. WWD and Women's Wear Daily are part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Fairchild Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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