Nike’s .SWOOSH initiative entered the world of low poly gaming with the Air Max 1 “Huge Head Origins”, an idea ostensibly impressed by Donkey Kong Nation. Forward of the much-anticipated launch, Nike has partnered with BAIT to host a particular reside raffle occasion for the sneakers on March fifteenth forward of the broader SNKRS launch.
That includes some key particulars and ephemera from the Donkey Kong Nation sport, this Air Max 1 Low Poly struck the proper nostalgic chord for old skool gaming lovers. Whereas there are not any direct references to the sport or the N64 console, the connections are abundantly clear and the demand has grown significantly because the sneakers first revealed itself in mid-February. Retro gaming appears to be a bigger focus for this variant of the Air Max 1 as Nike not too long ago dropped an Air Max 1 Low Poly “Journey”, itself impressed by Tomb Raider.
Those that attend the occasion at BAIT have an opportunity to safe a pair forward of the broader SNKRS launch occurring later this month. Doorways open at 11 AM PT and winners of the shoe raffle will probably be introduced round 2 PM. Along with the sneakers, BAIT could have a meals truck, reside music, and even a Nintendo 64 gaming match that includes Golden Eye and Mario Kart.
Join the occasion at BAIT here.
