After months of waiting, Nike officially announces its collection with One Piece. Three Air Max Plus inspired by the Devil Fruits will be accompanied by a textile capsule.
For several months, Nike and One Piece have been preparing a collaboration around the manga by Eiichiro Oda. After the first details were revealed last year, the sportswear brand is finally showcasing a collection centered around three Devil Fruits: the Gomu Gomu no Mi, the Mera Mera no Mi, and the Ope Ope no Mi.
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For the occasion, the Air Max Plus is getting a makeover from the Swoosh team. Designed by Sean McDowell, the silhouette launched in 1998 quickly stood out with its lines inspired by Florida palm trees and its visible Air unit. Nearly three decades later, Nike maintains this iconic TN construction while reworking the upper patterns to give each sneaker an identity directly linked to the fruit it’s inspired by.
“We drew inspiration from the superhuman powers that the characters of One Piece unleash when they consume the Devil Fruits,” explains Nick Remlinger, general manager of the Energy Gaming division at Nike.
The Gomu Gomu no Mi and Ope Ope no Mi
The first sneaker takes inspiration from the Gomu Gomu no Mi, the Devil Fruit consumed by Monkey D. Luffy. For this version, Nike keeps the aggressive lines of the TN while reworking the various overlays of the silhouette. The new overlays enhance the curves of the silhouette, while the colorway echoes Luffy's universe.
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The second Air Max Plus is inspired by the Mera Mera no Mi, the Devil Fruit associated with fire and used successively by Portgas D. Ace and then Sabo. This sneaker features an orange base accompanied by several brighter shades, with layering that directly recalls flames.
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The third model draws from the Ope Ope no Mi, the Devil Fruit of Trafalgar Law. The Swoosh ditches the warm tones of the first two versions for shades of purple and green. Once again, Nike doesn't alter the technical base of the TN but modifies its pattern and overlays to create a silhouette exclusive to the collaboration. The finishing touch? A reimagined Jolly Roger around the Swoosh, placed on the tongue.
A collection that goes beyond the TN
Nike isn't just about sneakers. The collection also includes several jerseys, t-shirts, caps, and a vest, featuring a graphic direction that draws directly from manga. The t-shirts notably incorporate panels from One Piece, reimagined in the visual language of Nike's classic advertising campaigns. The Jolly Roger of Monkey D. Luffy also makes an appearance on several pieces, along with the collaboration logo.
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The vest plays with one of the most well-known rules of One Piece: eating a Devil Fruit grants powers but also condemns the user to lose the ability to swim. Nike transforms this idea into an orange life vest. In some cities, the collection will even include Nike By You configurations, allowing customization of certain pieces directly in the pop-ups.
Multiple Dates Before the Global Launch
The collection will first be showcased through a series of pop-up shops and in-store experiences around the world. The first event is set for September 4 in Tokyo with the launch of the Gomu Gomu. The Mera Mera will follow on September 12 before the Ope Ope arrives on September 19 in Europe and the United States. Several European cities will host the pop-ups, including Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, London, Madrid, Milan, and Stockholm. For now, no French stop has been announced.
The global launch will then take place on September 25, 2026, on SNKRS. The three models will be available in France, priced at €200 each. As the manga approaches its conclusion after more than twenty-five years of publication, Nike is coming in with a collection that draws from one of the most iconic elements of its universe. With over a hundred Devil Fruits listed in the series, it's hard not to imagine that this first collaboration could pave the way for more interpretations.
One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus "Gomu Gomu No Mi"
Release scheduled for September 25, 2026
See on the calendarOne Piece x Nike Air Max Plus "Mera Mera No Mi"
Release scheduled for September 25, 2026
See on the calendarOne Piece x Nike Air Max Plus "Ope Ope No Mi"
Release scheduled for September 25, 2026
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