The late '90s were very good to Nike Basketball, and the Air Bakin is one of those shoes that proves it. Designed by Eric Avar and made famous on court by Tim Hardaway, the 1997 heavyweight is back in its original Varsity Red, Black, White and Varsity Maize colorway for 2026. We’re happy Nike left the subtlety in 1997.
The ribbed upper, oversized proportions and heavily padded high-cut collar bring back the original attitude, with Max Air in the heel and additional Air cushioning in the forefoot. A proper piece of late '90s Nike Basketball weirdness, exactly how we like it.
Nike Air Bakin High SP
Ribbed leather and synthetic upper
High-cut padded construction
Pull tabs at the tongue and heel
Lace-up closure
Max Air heel cushioning with additional Air in the forefoot
