The new Nike Air Force 1 shoes bear a striking resemblance to Gritty

Nike’s newest Air Force 1 shoes look a lot like ... Gritty?

The footwear giant recently unveiled part of its upcoming “Horse of a Different Color” collection, which reimagines the popular sneakers in shaggy “campfire orange” pony hair, a material eerily similar to the coat of the beloved Philadelphia Flyers mascot.

The collection is — allegedly — inspired by the Shakespearean idiom, which was also referenced in The Wizard of Oz, according to Hypebeast and Women’s Wear Daily. But internet sleuths were quick to point out the resemblance to Gritty, or the Lorax, or a ‘70s shag carpet, or red-headed singer Ed Sheeran.

“gritty force 1s” one user on X posted.

Nike did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether Gritty served as an inspiration. A spokesperson for the Flyers could not immediately be reached.

“I will become indebted to Klarna for the [opportunity] to wear these to Flyers games this year,” another X poster wrote, referring to the financial company’s “buy now, pay later” service.

Another said, “lol these would be great for the Gritty 5K.”

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The sneakers are expected to retail for $140, according to Hypebeast. While an exact release date hasn’t been announced, the shoes are likely to drop this fall.

Maybe just in time for hockey season.