Nike Air Safari

NIKE AIR SAFARI The Nike Air Safari is a Tinker Hatfield designed Nike model that released originally in 1987. The sneaker was one of the first Nike models to extend beyond the world of sport, with Hatfield’s original intent being to create a sort of luxury sneaker. The model features the ‘safari’ print on the front and back ends, a motif that has been used in countless designs since.

Nike Air Safari

Spike Lee Almost Had A Nike Air Safari Collaboration

From his unforgettable Air Jordan ads to the eventual release of a signature model in the Jordan Spiz’ike, Spike Lee has long been a part...

By Andrew Rizzo June 3, 2025
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Nike Further Draws The Safari Connection To Paris With the Return Of The Air Safari

There’s an immensely strong bond between the iconic Safari pattern and the city of Paris, at least according to Nike. We’ve seen the dotted pattern...

By Sneaker News July 3, 2024
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Nike Gets Nostalgic With The Air Safari SE

With atmos standing firmly as the propagator of the Safari Print, it’s loud playfulness reached a heavily positive reception throughout the early 2000s, spawning many...

By Michael Le January 22, 2019
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The Nike Air Safari Appears In An Olive Canvas Colorway

As the first-ever shoe to feature the now-iconic “Safari” print, the Tinker Hatfield-designed Nike Air Safari holds an esteemed spot in the Swoosh Brand’s archives....

By Ross Dwyer October 14, 2018
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The Nike Air Safari Arrives In Green And Yellow

TheTinker Hatfield-designed Air Safari has been enjoying a resurgence in 2018. With several colorways both classic and new — like a clever take on the...

By Ross Dwyer October 6, 2018
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The Nike Air Safari Gets Dressed In Another Classic Air Max 1 Colorway

Nike’s ingenuity with the Air Safari shines through once again with this upcoming release inspired by a classic Air Max 1 drop of the past....

By Sneaker News August 2, 2018
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The Nike Air Safari Keeps It Simple With A Black And White Color Scheme

Nike’s Air Safari silhouette is back from 1987 with both new and original colorways that have gotten Nike followers paying attention to the Tinker Hatfield...

By Ben Felderstein April 21, 2018
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Where to Buy: Nike Air Safari Europe Release

After almost entirely selling out in the States, the OG colorway of the Nike Air Safari is ready to hit select European retailers. While it...

By Ben Felderstein March 23, 2018
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The Nike Air Safari Is Releasing In Triple Black

Yesterday we brought you an official look at the classic 1987 Air Safari in its original iconic color scheme. Today, we are here to show...

By Ben Felderstein March 8, 2018
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