Jae Tips Debuts Upcoming Nike Air Bakin Royal Retro at NY vs. NY
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- Jae hit the Harlem streets in an early pair of the Nike Air Bakin Royal Blue ahead of its retro return for the holiday season
- Featuring black on the toe, lower side panels, and tongue, the colorway switches to a classic loud blue shade on the wavy Bakin slits that run up and down the side panels
- The Nike Air Bakin Varsity Royal will be released Holiday 2026
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Membership has its privileges. After years of partnership with Saucony, NYC-based creative Jae Tips is on Team Nike, and while debuting his first clothing collection with The Swoosh at the NY vs. NY youth basketball tournament, he broke out some privileged footwear for an early look.
Retro Tips
Jae hit the Harlem streets in an early pair of the Nike Air Bakin Royal Blue ahead of its retro return for the holiday season. Rocking the shoes with a Yankee fitted, airbrushed NY vs. NY shirt, and Savior x Nike shorts, the blue Bakins steal the show, signaling the long-awaited return for the blue flame heat.
Featuring black on the toe, lower side panels, and tongue, the colorway switches to a classic loud blue shade on the wavy Bakin slits that run up and down the side panels. Finally, a blue tongue tag and simple white laces combine for a clean retro look.
Nike Air Bakin Varsity Royal Release Details
The Nike Air Bakin Varsity Royal will be released Holiday 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $170. For all the latest Nike retro news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
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