Early Look: Tekken x Nike .SWOOSH Air Max 1 Collaboration

This is not a drill: Bandai Namco's Tekken has another Nike collaboration on the way—this time, reimagining the Air Max 1 with inspiration from King.

The follow-up to 2024's Air Foamposite One duo was teased by the official Nike .SWOOSH Instagram account. A short video (displayed below) showcases the fictional Mexican luchador sitting somewhere in Nike's Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, Ore. while wearing a custom Nike Tech Fleece suit and matching Air Maxes.

King's ensemble from the initial preview includes shades of blue and a spotted animal print—the latter a detail inspired by the luchador's use of a jaguar mask.

According to Sneaker News, two Tekken-themed sneakers will release during the Holiday 2026 season: Air Max 1 Low Poly and Air Max 1. The project falls in line with different .SWOOSH releases that've surfaced since late 2024, with the former iteration boasting pixel-informed shapes that differ from Tinker Hatfield's blueprint.

Since its initial preview, the partnership has confirmed that the next drop includes:

• 2 NIKE sneaker models
• 1 NIKE top costume piece
• 1 NIKE bottom costume piece

The second Air Max 1 ensemble has been revealed, showcasing a colorway that's a lot more direct in its King inspiration. The Tekken 8 x Nike collab items will become available via the Tekken Fight Pass beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will be available until Feb. 17, 2027.

Stay tuned for more details and check out what's available right now from the world of visible Air via Nike.com.

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