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| 👟 Sneaker Release Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nike |
| Model | Nike Air Max |
| Colorway | that mirrors the fruit’s swirling, otherworldly look |
| Style Code | IR0968-500 |
| Release Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Retail Price | $210 |
| Available At | SNKRS App |
Anime and sneaker collabs have been escalating for years. The One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus “Gomu Gomu” is a high-water mark. This is not a logo slapped on an existing colorway. It is a deeply considered design that translates the mythology of One Piece’s most iconic Devil Fruit into a wearable sneaker.
The Gomu Gomu no Mi. The Devil Fruit that gave Luffy his rubber powers. Style code IR0968-500. Space Purple/Purple Venom-Altitude Green-Atomic Green colorway that mirrors the fruit’s swirling, otherworldly look. The purple upper features raised swirl patterns that directly mimic the Devil Fruit’s surface texture. Tactile, not just visual. Running your hand across the upper is part of the experience.
Bright green accents on the laces, tongue, lining, and TPU cage. Stark contrast against the purple base. The green reads as Atomic Green specifically. That radioactive, almost-glowing shade Nike saves for its loudest color hits. The TPU cage, usually a structural afterthought on the Air Max Plus, becomes a featured design element here.
One Piece branding on the tongue, insoles, and heel. Subtle enough not to overwhelm the design. Present enough to make the collab undeniable. The special box is where packaging elevates this from shoe to collectible. Nike and One Piece logos share space with the Straw Hat Jolly Roger and Gomu Gomu fruit graphics. Themed tissue paper and a Jolly Roger card round out the unboxing.
Release strategy is worth noting. SNKRS US is doing a pre-order opening September 25, 2026. Access is not guaranteed. Nike is running a SNKRS poll before September 18 to determine who gets pre-order access. $210 retail. Premium pricing, but the design detail and themed packaging back it up for serious collectors.
Regional release dates will vary. Check your local SNKRS channel. The Air Max Plus has always had a cult following, and wrapping it in Gomu Gomu mythology creates something both fandoms will want on the shelf.
