Nike Brings Back Cacao Wow Air Force 1 in 2027
Nike plans to rerelease the women's Air Force 1 '07 Suede Cacao Wow sneaker during fall 2027 at $135.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Fashion
Nike is set to return the women's Air Force 1 '07 Suede Cacao Wow sneaker during fall 2027, according to a report from Sneaker Market Romania. The all-brown suede style, first released in October 2023, has been largely unavailable in the United States for a long time.
Why it matters
The original colorway has become harder to find and sells at premium prices on the secondary market, so a retail rerelease gives shoppers a standard-price way to buy it. The timing also comes as Nike has said it will pull back availability of several flagship lifestyle sneakers, though the Air Force 1 has so far been less affected.
The rerelease is listed at $135 with style code FQ8901-259. The original 2023 release is still sold in Japan but has been out of stock at U.S. retailers for an extended period, and the exact fall 2027 release date has not been announced.
The players
Nike
Nike is a global athletic footwear and apparel company headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, known for its Air Force 1 sneaker line introduced in 1982.
Elliott Hill
Elliott Hill is the chief executive officer of Nike who has pledged to pull back availability of flagship lifestyle sneakers including the Air Force 1, Air Jordan 1 and Dunk.
The details
The women's Air Force 1 '07 Suede Cacao Wow features a tonal all-brown suede upper and thick cotton shoelaces. Nike recently issued a Cacao Wow/Team Green/Mint Foam/Soft Pearl colorway with hidden "calm under pressure" messaging behind the tongue.
Timeline
October 2023: The original Cacao Wow Air Force 1 was first released.
2026: Nike has released more Air Force 1 styles than in recent years.
Fall 2027: The women's Cacao Wow Air Force 1 '07 is scheduled to return.
Culture Shift
Nike CEO Elliott Hill has pledged to pull back availability of flagship lifestyle sneakers including the Air Force 1, yet the Air Force 1 has seen more releases in 2026 than in recent years. The planned Cacao Wow return shows how limited-release sneaker culture is shifting toward scheduled restocks in response to resale demand.
Shoppers who missed the original Cacao Wow release can plan for the $135 retail price in fall 2027 rather than paying resale premiums. Those hoping to buy a size should watch for official release details closer to the date.
The takeaway
Tracking scheduled rereleases can help shoppers avoid paying inflated resale prices for popular colorways. Keep an eye on official retail announcements closer to fall 2027.
Further reading
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