Nike Air Force 1 “What the LA” Release Date & Where to Buy in Los Angeles

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “What The LA” (CT1117-100) returns on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with a reported retail price of $125. In Los Angeles, Millennium Shoes, a local sneaker store since 2000, carries the pair online and at its Inglewood and Slauson Avenue stores.

Key Facts

•             Style code: CT1117-100, colorway White/Black-Hyper Jade.

•             Release date: October 22, 2026, at select Nike Sportswear retailers (Sneaker Files).

•             Reported retail price: $125.

•             Each shoe is different: the left and right pairs mix the colors of LA’s sports teams, with no official team logos.

•             The pair first released in 2019 (Sneaker Files).

•             “Los Angeles” script sits on the lateral heel and the insoles.

What Is the Nike Air Force 1 “What the LA”?

It is an Air Force 1 Low that turns the city’s sports teams into a mismatched pair. Millennium Shoes’ product listing describes it as a celebration of the “sports equinox”, the days when major-league games across different sports land on the same date.

The left shoe has a red toe, white overlays, tan suede panels and purple around the heel. The right shoe has a blue toe, green side panels and gold around the heel. Purple and gold point to the Lakers and the blue recalls the Dodgers (Sneaker Files).

Materials mix leather, smooth and long-haired suede and mesh. Baseball-style stitching runs along the left shoe’s medial side, the right shoe gets a basketball-textured Swoosh, and both sit on a speckled midsole with a translucent outsole.

When Does It Release and How Much Does It Cost?

Release calendars list Thursday, October 22, 2026, at a retail price of $125 (Sneaker Files; Sneaker Bar Detroit). The pair comes in unisex sizing, and Millennium Shoes lists men’s sizes 6 to 15.

Where Can You Buy the Air Force 1 “What the LA” in Los Angeles?

For a shoe built around LA, buying it from an LA store makes sense. Millennium Shoes opened its first Los Angeles location in February 2000, growing out of Hi-Tide Shoes, which dates back to 1989 (About Millennium Shoes). Its two stores are: Inglewood: 234 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301. Slauson: 3610 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA.

You can also order online and choose in-store pickup, which is usually ready the next day. For launch questions, the store’s contact page lists how to reach the team. Launch pairs carry purchase limits per customer.

Why Is “What the LA” a Strong Pick for LA Sneaker Fans?

Instead of a skyline or a team crest, this pair tells the story with colors and textures, so it reads as LA to anyone who follows the Lakers and Dodgers. It also sits on the Air Force 1, a design that has delivered throwback style since 1982, so it is easy to wear every day. Browse more pairs in the Air Force 1 collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the left and right shoes different?

Yes. Each shoe uses its own mix of colors and materials, which is the point of the “What The” design.

What is the style code?

CT1117-100.

Does the shoe have official Lakers or Dodgers logos?

No. It uses team-inspired colors only, with “Los Angeles” script on the heel and insoles.

What sizes does Millennium Shoes list?

Men’s sizes 6 to 15, in unisex sizing.

Conclusion

If you want the “What The LA” on release week, check the Air Force 1 “What The LA” listing at Millennium Shoes or visit the Inglewood or Slauson store. For other colorways, the full Nike Air Force 1 range is a click away.

About Millennium Shoes

Millennium Shoes is a Los Angeles sneaker and apparel retailer that opened its first location in February 2000. It carries Nike, Jordan, adidas, New Balance, Converse and Vans for men, women and kids, online at millenniumshoes.com and in stores in Inglewood and on Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles.