.SWOOSH and Nike Level Up With Donkey Kong-Inspired Air Max 1 “Big Head Origins”
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Name: .SWOOSH x Nike Air Max 1
SKU: HV5776-200
Colorway: “Big Head Origins”
Retail Price: $150 USD
Release Date: Spring 2025
Retailers: Nike
Notes: Nike and .SWOOSH are taking inspiration from Nintendo‘s very own Donkey Kong for the upcoming Air Max 1 “Big Head Origins.” Set for a Spring 2025 release, the model is crafted with a cream mesh base and hairy suede overlays in brown as a replica of Donkey Kong’s physical gorilla character. DK’s red tie and the game’s early graphics are translated on the top eyelets and branding, including the saw-edged leather panel swoosh and pixelated tongue tag.
Special branding details can also be found on the pixelated insoles with DS coins and a banana peel, as well as the Nike Air coin heel logo that’s similar to that of the ones used in the games. The sneaker rests on a yellow midsole with a visible Air Max unit and bespeckled brown outsole, while matching laces tie it together for a cohesive and on-brand finish.
