Nigo is here. Well, he’s always been here. The legendary designer has been a cornerstone of modern sneaker and streetwear culture for decades, studying under fellow icon Hiroshi Fujiwara before launching A Bathing Ape—Bape, for short. Maybe you’ve heard of it.

Nikes Air Force 1 Low, one of the most recognizable sneakers in the brands storied lineup, is set for another highly anticipated release. Known for its classic design, versatility, and deep-rooted presence in

Nigo and Nike: better friends than enemies. It was only last year that Bape – the streetwear marque that the Japanese designer founded – was taken to court by the Swoosh for imitating some of its most popular sneakers,

Images shared by @Horhead_sales show an early look at a previously unseen Nigo x Nike Air Force 3. Much like the inaugural makeup, this latest style appears to once again reference pop culture with Planet of the Apes possibly being the inspiration for this pair.

As most people have undoubtedly heard, Nike and former Bape CEO Nigo have collaborated to introduce fans to a brand-new project featuring the Air Force 3 Low silhouette. This eagerly anticipated release has become one of the year’s most talked-about sneaker collaborations,