Outkast Nike Air Force 1 Low 096 ATLiens
The Outkast x Nike Air Force 1 “ATLiens” is shaping up to be one of those sneaker moments that taps directly into music nostalgia. Nike is lining up this Air Force 1 O96 colorway for Fall 2026, just in time to salute the 30th Anniversary of ATLiens — the record that shifted the sound of Atlanta and pushed Southern hip-hop into a different orbit.
This Air Force 1 pulls cues from the album’s sci-fi cover art, blending Black, Vivid Purple, Deep Night White, Barely Volt, and Desert Bronze. Even though early talk suggests this isn’t an official Outkast collab, the palette alone makes the tribute feel unmistakable. The cosmic vibe matches the artwork fans know by heart, and Nike has a long history of dropping story-driven colorways that nod to culture without calling it out directly. We still haven’t seen first-look images, so details may tighten up as the release gets closer.
ATLiens dropped on August 27, 1996, and quickly hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200 before going double platinum off songs like “Elevators,” “Two Dope Boyz,” and “Jazzy Belle.” The album’s space-themed visuals and fresh, forward sound defined a whole moment in music, so a sneaker inspired by it immediately connects with anyone who grew up listening to Outkast.
Outkast Nike Air Force 1 ATLiens Release Date
The Outkast x Nike Air Force 1 Low “ATLiens” is expected to drop in Summer 2026, with an August launch lining up nicely with the album’s original release date. You’ll be able to grab pairs through Nike Sportswear retailers and on Nike.com.
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Outkast x Nike Air Force 1 O96 “ATLiens”
Color: Black/Vivid Purple-Deep Night White-Barely Volt-Desert Bronze
Style Code: IQ0966-001
Release Date: 2026
Price: TBA
Source: Sneaker Files
