The men’s Nike Air Force 1 “404 Error” is a sneaker release created by Nike’s virtual platform .SWOOSH. In order to purchase the shoes, you must have been a .SWOOSH member by April 18th; members would then be given Exclusive Access on SNKRS to buy them on April 23rd. On April 24th, .SWOOSH launched a “Glitch Galaxy” game where you can win Exclusive Access to the shoes; those with the highest scores received Exclusive Access to the limited edition individually-numbered pairs for a release on April 30th, 2024 at 12PM ET.
HOW TO BUY THE INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED PAIR
Nike also created a limited edition version of the Air Force 1 “404 ERROR”. This pair has a slightly different upper in which the solid patent leather blue is swapped for a lenticular blue. Each pair is also individually numbered behind the tongue. The only way to purchase the numbered pair is via SNKRS Exclusive Access. You must have had participated in the .SWOOSH Glitch Galaxy game on April 24th; a select few will receive Exclusive Access on SNKRS on April 30th at 12pm ET.
A Closer Look At The Air Force 1 “404 Error”
Dubbed the Air Force 1 “404 Error”, this upcoming sneaker mimics the all-too-common error pages on the internet often encountered by web sleuths that love to do the extra digging. In primitive font, Nike adds the moniker to the heel, with “The requested upper is not found. Try again.” printed just below. Added blips of detail appear via customized insoles and tongue labels.
How To Buy The “Air Force 1 “404 Error”
The mens’ Nike Air Force 1 Low “404 Error” is a sneaker release exclusively for .SWOOSH members only. Those who signed up for .SWOOSH by April 18th will receive Exclusive Access to purchase the shoes on SNKRS on April 23rd. Sign up for .SWOOSH here to participate in future sneaker releases.
ABOUT .SWOOSH
At the height of the Web3 movement in 2022, Nike launched its own virtual space called .SWOOSH, a platform where Nike could bring intangible products to the demographic of future-thinking collectors. Nike launched the Our Force 1 project, a collection of virtual Air Force 1s priced at $19.82. .SWOOSH has is also dedicated to bringing tangible goods irl; they launched the Air Force 1 “TINAJ” last Fall as well as a .SWOOSH exclusive t-shirt — both exclusively to .SWOOSH members. You can sign up for .SWOOSH here.
A Little Sneaker History
The Air Force 1 “404 Error” stands out for it’s vibrant, bright blue upper in glossy patent leather. Air Force 1 collectors and historians were quick to call out the all-patent Air Force 1 Supreme from 2006 (pictured below).
WHERE TO BUY
Nike Air Force 1 Low dotSWOOSH "404 Error"
US 04/23/2024 Tuesday
Retailer | Release type | Status |
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Nike SNKRS US | Sold Out | Sold Out |