KO Heat! The Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 by dotSWOOSH

The Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 is going straight for the knockout. Nike’s .SWOOSH department just unmasked two killer Air Max 1s inspired by Tekken icon King. One classic silhouette and one low-poly digital concept. Decked out in fierce spotted animal prints with bold colour blocking, this pair drops serious arcade nostalgia directly onto the street.

The collaboration follows Nike and Tekken’s 2024 Air Foamposite One project, which brought Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima into the partnership through physical footwear and digital game content. Turning the attention to King gives this collection an immediately recognisable visual starting point: his wrestling gear already supplies the colours and patterns needed to build a character-led sneaker.

1. Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly “Neutral Grey/French Blue“

The Low Poly version, combines blue panels with a contrasting red Swoosh and a pale, black-spotted mudguard. The panel wrapping around the toe and sides. That patterned strip carries the strongest connection to King while giving the shoe a clear visual anchor. The Low Poly model debuted in 2024, making its return through a fighting-game collaboration a natural continuation of its identity.

2. Tekken x Nike Air Max 1 “Game Blue/Speed Yellow”

The standard Air Max 1, takes a louder direction with yellow-and-black animal print and blue accents. Its warmer palette brings King’s mask more directly into the design, while the familiar layered shape keeps the busy pattern grounded. Alongside the cooler Low Poly pair, it offers a noticeably different expression of the same character.

The reveal establishes the collection’s appearance, but a complete material breakdown remains unconfirmed. The previews do not establish whether the spotted panels use textured fabric, printed leather or another finish, so claims about their feel or construction would be premature.

Both pairs are expected during Holiday 2026, with an exact drop date still unannounced. Expected US retail is $160 each, through Nike; UK pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.