Last year, Nike introduced the Air Max 1 Low Poly, a new version of the classic sneaker designed to looked like the pixelated style of 3D modeling of the same name. The shoe very easily could have been a one off, but the “University Red” colorway is now being followed up by two more that look to iconic video games for further inspiration.
The Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly “Tomb Raider” has been revealed soon after another colorway paying homage to “Donkey Kong” leaked. While that edition plays with textures to invoke its famous ape, the “Tomb Raider” edition is more straightforward in its use of suede and mesh. Both the white mesh base and grey suede overlays play with the Low Poly style to create a false sense of dimensionality. The green suede overlays, including the Swoosh, are then cut with harder edges than normal to continue the digital theme.
Bryce Wong, a designer for the Nike .Swoosh line response for the remixed Air Max 1, revealed the second video game-inspired sneaker on his Instagram — perhaps in a move to get ahead of the leaks that spoiled the surprise on the “Donkey Kong” version. And while the “Tomb Raider” colorway probably won’t be an official collaboration, Wong made sure to include a healthy dose of imagery featuring Lara Croft in the background of his shots to make the source material quite clear.
The Air Max 1 is also making waves this week with the first of Supreme’s four reported colorways being revealed through the streetwear label’s spring 2025 lookbook.
A release date hasn’t yet been announced for the Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly “Tomb Raider,” but with Air Max Day coming in March it could be right around the corner. Pricing is likely to be set at $150.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
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