Come aboard and bring along all your hopes and dreams as you find the perfect gear for your adventures! Nike is collaborating with the legendary series One Piece for a collection that includes footwear and apparel, featuring Air Max Plus silhouettes, jerseys, T-shirts, caps, and more.
The main inspiration comes from three iconic Devil Fruits: the Gomu Gomu no Mi, Ope Ope no Mi, and Mera Mera no Mi. To give you a brief introduction, we have to look back at the lore of One Piece. Devil Fruits are supernatural fruits that grant unique powers to those who eat them.
The wielders of the Devil Fruits featured in the collaboration are, of course, some of the most popular characters in the series. The Gomu Gomu no Mi, from the sound of it, may closely resemble the Filipino word goma, and you would be correct, though probably through sheer coincidence. Its wielder is the main protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy. Meanwhile, the Ope Ope no Mi grants its user powerful abilities related to surgery and spatial manipulation, with Trafalgar Law as its current wielder. Finally, the Mera Mera no Mi allows its user to create, manipulate, and transform into fire. It was originally wielded by Portgas D. Ace but is now used by Sabo.
According to Nike's GM of Energy Gaming, Nick Remlinger, the team drew inspiration from the superhuman abilities unleashed by Devil Fruit users and the feeling athletes experience when pushing themselves to perform at their best. This eventually led them to reimagine the Air Max Plus, and perhaps you could call the result the fruit of their labor.
Other than the shoes, the collection will also feature T-shirts inspired by the Jolly Roger famously drawn by Luffy, alongside manga illustrations redesigned in the style of classic Nike advertisements. There will also be a vest inspired by one of the more famous effects of Devil Fruits.
Nike also highlighted how the influence of One Piece has been felt around the world, including in sports. Through this collection, the company hopes to bring the spirit of the series into the real world while showcasing how sports can highlight creativity, self-expression, and imagination.
While Tokyo will get first dibs on the collection, it will also arrive in various locations around the world before receiving a global SNKRS release on September 25. So, keep an eye out and step into the loop as the Nike x One Piece collection prepares to set sail.
The main inspiration comes from three iconic Devil Fruits: the Gomu Gomu no Mi, Ope Ope no Mi, and Mera Mera no Mi. To give you a brief introduction, we have to look back at the lore of One Piece. Devil Fruits are supernatural fruits that grant unique powers to those who eat them.
The wielders of the Devil Fruits featured in the collaboration are, of course, some of the most popular characters in the series. The Gomu Gomu no Mi, from the sound of it, may closely resemble the Filipino word goma, and you would be correct, though probably through sheer coincidence. Its wielder is the main protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy. Meanwhile, the Ope Ope no Mi grants its user powerful abilities related to surgery and spatial manipulation, with Trafalgar Law as its current wielder. Finally, the Mera Mera no Mi allows its user to create, manipulate, and transform into fire. It was originally wielded by Portgas D. Ace but is now used by Sabo.
According to Nike's GM of Energy Gaming, Nick Remlinger, the team drew inspiration from the superhuman abilities unleashed by Devil Fruit users and the feeling athletes experience when pushing themselves to perform at their best. This eventually led them to reimagine the Air Max Plus, and perhaps you could call the result the fruit of their labor.
Other than the shoes, the collection will also feature T-shirts inspired by the Jolly Roger famously drawn by Luffy, alongside manga illustrations redesigned in the style of classic Nike advertisements. There will also be a vest inspired by one of the more famous effects of Devil Fruits.
Nike also highlighted how the influence of One Piece has been felt around the world, including in sports. Through this collection, the company hopes to bring the spirit of the series into the real world while showcasing how sports can highlight creativity, self-expression, and imagination.
While Tokyo will get first dibs on the collection, it will also arrive in various locations around the world before receiving a global SNKRS release on September 25. So, keep an eye out and step into the loop as the Nike x One Piece collection prepares to set sail.
