Timeless “Black/White” Dots An OG-Adjacent Nike Alpha Force 88

The 80s hoops kicks color inside the lines.

Matt Varga April 23, 2024

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It hasn’t even been a year since Nike made the decision to bring back the Alpha Force 88. Though a collaboration with Billie Eilish brought some extra juice to the archival silhouette, they’ve largely played the new run of the silhouette straight- relying on OG colorways or ones that hit very close to them. It seems that strategy is still in full effect with the latest edition, the Nike Alpha Force 88 “Black/White.”

This formulation falls somewhere in between the original “White/Black” and “White/Tech Grey” pairs that introduced the model back in the 80s. The white sockliner is the main change that keeps these from those two outfittings, but subtle “Sail” hits on the midsole paradoxically make these more modern while emulating a retro look. As far as in-vogue vintage style, few accurately represent the sensibilities of past decades better than the Alpha Force 88, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a more agreeable palette than this classic black & white.

This Nike Alpha Force 88 is likely to emerge via Nike in the coming weeks. Anticipate a $140 retail price when they materialize.

Sticking with retro offerings, the Air Jordan 4 “Military Blue” gets its wide release on May 4th, but take a look at our latest coverage regarding the SNKRS Exclusive Access opening April 25th.

WHERE TO BUY

Nike Air Alpha Force 88

SKU: FQ8183-100

RETAIL PRICE: $140

RELEASE DATE: 2024

US 2024

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in the music world, video editing and writing coverage primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers eventually led him to switching over to the footwear side of things. An avid collector, his time in the hobby stretches back more than a decade. Though always a contentious argument, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-up. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.