Nike Teases a Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly Combo Collab
PublishedQuick Facts
- Tekken and Nike reunite for a new collab on the Air Max 1
- The pair is inspired by fighter King's outfit from Tekken 3
- Expect a release before the end of 2026 for $160
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Nike’s .SWOOSH division has dropped its NFTs in favor of going all-in on internet and gaming culture. And since that took place back in February, we’ve seen Nike work on gaming-inspired ReactX Rejuven8 Slides, a Swooshman GT Future, and most notably, a One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus collab. While we’re all still waiting for the next chapter in One Piece and Nike’s partnership in 2027, .SWOOSH just posted a teaser for a brand-new Tekken collab.
Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly Combo Teaser
In the short video that looks to be taken at Nike’s world headquarters, Tekken character King, a jaguar-masked luchador, is seen taking in the sights of the Pacific Northwest. But once he notices he’s on camera and turns to whoever is filming, the camera quickly pans to fallen leaves and Nike’s .SWOOSH logo appears on screen alongside copyright text for Tekken.
A quick glance at King’s feet reveals an animal print Air Max 1 colorway that perfectly matches the Nike Tech Fleece outfit he’s rocking in the video, which itself is an homage to the outfit he wears in Tekken 3. A navy base is accented by the white-and-black spotted mudguard, while a pop of red appears on the lateral Swoosh. Unfortunately, the video doesn’t reveal much more, but there’s likely Tekken branding details and nods throughout.
Nike’s History With Tekken
This isn’t the first time Nike and Tekken have joined forces, with the two debuting their partnership back in 2024 to celebrate Tekken 8. Two different colorways of the Air Foamposite One were released, one inspired by Kazuya Mishima and the other by his rival Jin Kazama. Kazuya’s Fist colorway was only released at Evo USA in Las Vegas via a Nike SNKRS drop, while Jin’s Fate colorway hit shelves at select retailers and via a wider Nike SNKRS drop.
When Does the Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 Release?
The Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly Combo will be released Holiday 2026 through Nike and possibly select retailers online and in-store. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $160. Check below for a teaser video of the upcoming Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 collab, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app for real-time release alerts on this pair and more in the sneaker world.
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