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Nike Air Max 1 'Big Head Origins' Brings Donkey Kong Nostalgia to Life

Nike’s.Swoosh division, once centred on digital sneakers and NFTs, is evolving—and it’s got gamers and sneakerheads alike buzzing. 

Nike Air Max 1 'Big Head Origins'

Introduction:

The latest release, the Air Max 1 'Big Head Origins', combines retro video game nostalgia with the iconic design of Nike’s 1987 running classic. Inspired by the beloved Donkey Kong franchise, this sneaker is a playful homage to the game that helped define the gaming landscape.

Design Details:

Set to release in Spring 2025, the Air Max 1 'Big Head Origins' is a polygonal rework of the classic silhouette, with design elements that scream retro gaming. The upper is crafted from light chocolate brown suede and hemp accents, mimicking Donkey Kong’s own colour palette. A bold red swoosh with a jagged, polygonal treatment mirrors the low-poly graphics that gamers of the '80s know and love. Even the woven Nike tongue tag has been given a distorted, pixelated treatment—reminiscent of early video game graphics.

Nike Air Max 1 'Big Head Origins'



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The sneaker’s insole takes the throwback further, featuring a pixelated background with 'DS' coins (a nod to DotSwoosh, of course) and a banana peel, another reference to the classic Donkey Kong series. And while the design clearly evokes the iconic Nintendo game, this isn’t an official collaboration—Nike’s smart nods to the franchise are enough to spark memories of the golden age of gaming.

Nike Air Max 1 'Big Head Origins'

 

Release Info:

With a retail price of $150, the Air Max 1 ‘Big Head Origins’ is expected to drop around Air Max Day in March, making it a perfect addition to the spring sneaker lineup. Whether you’re a sneaker enthusiast or a Nintendo fan, this Air Max 1 is sure to capture the hearts of both communities, merging two worlds that have defined pop culture for decades.

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