.SWOOSH and Nike Level Up With Donkey Kong-Inspired Air Max 1 “Big Head Origins”

Product: SWOOSH x Nike Air Max 1
Stock Keeping Unit (SKU): HV5776-200
Color Scheme: “Big Head Origins”
Retail Price: $150 USD
Expected Release: Spring 2025
Available at: Nike (Retailers)

In a creative nod to Nintendo’s iconic character Donkey Kong, Nike and .SWOOSH have planned their Air Max 1 “Big Head Origins” for a Spring 2025 launch. The design of this model features a mesh base in cream color, with hairy suede overlays in brown, mirroring the physical appearance of Donkey Kong as a gorilla. Elements from DK’s red tie and early game graphics are incorporated into the top eyelets and branding, including the saw-edged leather panel swoosh and pixelated tongue tag.

Detailed branding features can be spotted on the pixelated insoles, which include DS coins, a banana peel design, and a Nike Air coin heel logo that resembles those used in the games. The shoe sits atop a yellow midsole, revealing an Air Max unit, and sports a speckled brown outsole. To complete the look, the matching laces ensure a harmonious and consistent brand aesthetic.

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2025-02-17 07:55