Nike x One Piece: Gear Up for the Grand Line
Nike x One Piece: A Grand Adventure in Sneakers and Style
Ahoy! Imagine if your favorite anime gave you superpowers every time you laced up your sneakers. That’s exactly what Nike and One Piece have cooked up—a collection that lets you wear the spirit of the Grand Line on your feet, your chest, and your head.
What’s the Big Idea?
One Piece is a world-famous manga (Japanese comic) about pirates chasing dreams, friendship, and a legendary treasure. Nike noticed that the series’ Devil Fruits—magical fruits that give eaters amazing abilities but make them unable to swim—feel a lot like the boost athletes get when they put on a fresh pair of Nikes.
“We were inspired by the superhuman abilities unleashed when One Piece characters eat Devil Fruits, much like the feeling an athlete has when they put on a pair of Nikes.”
— Nick Remlinger, GM, Energy Gaming, Nike
So they teamed up to bring that courage, creativity, and ambition into the real world through sport and style.
The Devil Fruit Inspiration
Three iconic Devil Fruits shaped the entire look of the collection. Each one gives a unique power in the story, and now each one gives a unique colorway to the Air Max Plus shoe.
| Devil Fruit | Power in One Piece | What It Means for the Shoe |
|---|---|---|
| Gomu Gomu no Mi (Gum-Gum Fruit) | Turns the eater’s body into rubber — stretchy, bouncy, unstoppable. | A design that screams elasticity and energy. |
| Ope Ope no Mi (Op-Op Fruit) | Lets the user create a “room” where they can control anything inside — surgery, teleportation, you name it. | A look that feels precise, futuristic, and surgical. |
| Mera Mera no Mi (Flame-Flame Fruit) | Grants the power of fire — burning fists, blazing speed. | A colorway that’s hot, bold, and ready to ignite. |
Important: Every Air Max Plus in this drop has a completely retooled upper you won’t find anywhere else. These are one-of-a-kind.
What’s in the Collection?
The treasure chest doesn’t stop at shoes. Here’s everything dropping:
- 3 Air Max Plus silhouettes (one per Devil Fruit)
- Matching jerseys & caps pulled from the Nike archives
- T-shirts featuring:
- The Jolly Roger drawn by Monkey D. Luffy himself as “a mark of a promise”
- Manga panels redrawn in the style of classic Nike advertisements
- A special vest inspired by the Devil Fruit curse: “hated by the sea” — a nod to the fact that fruit eaters can’t swim
Callout: This vest isn’t just fashion—it’s a wearable story piece. Wear it and you’re literally wearing the price of power.
Where and When Can You Get It?
Global Launch
September 25 — worldwide on the SNKRS app
Check details on SNKRS
Pop-Up & Retail Experiences
Before the global drop, select cities get early access. Mark your calendar!
September 4–6 & September 12
| City | Store |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | HBX |
| Hong Kong | NIKE LAB PS7 |
| Jakarta | Invincible |
| Mexico City | Lust |
| Seoul | Worksout |
| Seoul | Tune |
| Shanghai | Nike Lab |
| Taipei | Phantaci |
| Umeda (Osaka) | Nike Umeda |
September 19
| City | Store |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam | Patta |
| Dallas | Politics |
| Decatur, GA | Sole Play |
| Düsseldorf | Afew |
| Lawrenceville, GA | Sole Play |
| London | Offspring |
| Madrid | Footdistrict |
| Milan | One Block Down |
| San Diego | Arts & Rec |
| Stockholm | SNS |
| Washington, D.C. | Somewhere |
October 16–18
Additional pop-up dates (locations TBA — keep an eye on SNKRS and local Nike channels).
Why This Matters
One Piece has long inspired athletes — from touchdown dances to victory poses. This collection flips the script: sport becomes a canvas for imagination.
- Self-expression: Wear your favorite pirate’s power.
- Creativity: Manga art meets sneaker culture.
- Community: Fans and athletes united by the same adventurous spirit.
As Nick Remlinger teased: “There are even more surprises coming — just like any great adventure.”
Summary
- Nike x One Piece drops September 25 globally on SNKRS.
- Three Air Max Plus colorways inspired by Gomu Gomu, Ope Ope, and Mera Mera Devil Fruits.
- Exclusive uppers, matching jerseys, caps, tees (Luffy’s Jolly Roger + manga-style Nike ads), and a “hated by the sea” vest.
- Early pop-ups in 20+ cities across Asia, Europe, and North America starting September 4.
- It’s more than merch — it’s pirate spirit for the real world.
FAQ
1. What are Devil Fruits, and why do they matter here?
In One Piece, Devil Fruits give eaters superpowers but take away their ability to swim. Nike used three famous fruits as the creative spark for the three shoe designs — each colorway represents a different fruit’s power.
2. Are the Air Max Plus shoes different from regular ones?
Yes! Each pair has a completely retooled upper made only for this collection. You can’t buy these materials or patterns anywhere else.
3. Can I buy the collection in stores, or only online?
Both! The global launch is September 25 on the SNKRS app, but pop-up shops in listed cities will sell select items earlier (Sept 4–6, 12, 19, and Oct 16–18).
4. What’s the deal with the vest?
It’s a storytelling piece. In One Piece, anyone who eats a Devil Fruit is “hated by the sea” and sinks like a hammer. The vest visualizes that curse — wearable lore.
5. Will there be more One Piece x Nike stuff later?
Nike hinted at “even more surprises coming.” Keep watching SNKRS and Nike’s social channels for the next chapter.
Final thought: Whether you’re a Straw Hat fan, a sneakerhead, or just someone who loves a good story — this drop lets you wear the adventure. Set sail on September 25.