Nike and Tekken are teaming up to release two Air Max 1 sneakers priced at $160 during the Holiday 2026 season.
King-Inspired Air Max 1 Lineup
The upcoming collection features two distinct colorways inspired by King, the jaguar-masked professional wrestler from the fighting game franchise. According to Sole Retriever, the lineup includes the Low Poly Combo French Blue and a second version styled in Game Blue and Speed Yellow. Each pair carries a retail price of $160 and will be available in unisex sizing.
TEASER: TEKKEN x Nike coming 🔜 Possible Air Max 1 👀 pic.twitter.com/lq74i8dOyi
The Low Poly edition draws direct inspiration from King’s appearance in Tekken 3. Sneaker News notes that both shoes incorporate big cat prints across their mudguards to mirror the character’s signature mask.
Digital Teasers and in-Game Items
Nike’s .SWOOSH division teased the project by showing King wearing an animal-print Air Max 1 alongside a Nike Tech Fleece sweatsuit at the brand’s campus in Oregon. IGN reported that the collaboration extends into Tekken 8 with four digital items, comprising two sneaker models and a top and bottom costume piece.
Players can access these digital items through the Tekken Fight Pass starting Wednesday, Nov, according to House of Heat°. 11, with availability running until Feb. 17, 2027. Longtime fans of the franchise may recall that series character Kazuya has a documented history of collecting sneakers
dating back to the original release.
Previous Collaboration History
This release follows an earlier partnership between the two brands in 2024. That initial project celebrated the launch of Tekken 8 by introducing two Air Foamposite One colorways tied to Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama.
Our in-game #NIKE x #TEKKEN8 collaboration is coming soon🔥 There will be 4 in-game items available: 🥊2 NIKE sneaker models 🥊1 NIKE top costume piece 🥊1 NIKE bottom costume piece Check out the NIKE-themed ARENA stage in the trailer👇 pic.twitter.com/qBFXdlM4dK
Tekken Character Footwear Details
The two sneakers arriving for the Holiday 2026 release carry specific style codes and colorways across the collection.
| Model | Colorway | Style Code | Release Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly | Neutral Grey/French Blue-Chile Red | IW1290-001 | Holiday 2026 | $160 |
| Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 Combo | Game Blue/Speed Yellow | IW1296-900 | Holiday 2026 | $160 |
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TRAILER: Nike and Tekken are teaming up for a Tekken 8 in-game collaboration featuring a Nike-themed Arena stage 🥊🔥 Also includes two Nike sneaker models, along with top and bottom costume pieces. Coming 🔜 pic.twitter.com/OqpuvbJXev