- Updated: Oct. 21, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
- Published: Oct. 21, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
The What the LA colorway launches Thursday with a patchwork design honoring the city’s athletic excellence across multiple sports.Product image courtesy of Nike.
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Nike is celebrating Los Angeles with a colorful rendition of the Air Force 1 Low.
The What the LA colorway drops Thursday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. ET for $125 a pair, and sports fans especially won’t want to miss this.
Los Angeles is home to countless athletes who traveled far and wide for the chance to represent the city on their chosen court or field. Nike’s new What the LA shoe is a celebration of that spirit. By pulling inspiration from various LA team colors, the final design is a patchwork homage to excellence that’s vibrant in varying materials.
Celebrate one the country’s greatest sports cities every time you lace up. Be online early for this limited-edition release on launch day—we expect it to go fast.
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