Nike is reshaping the Air Bakin for Spring/Summer 2027, turning the ’90s basketball model into a low-top for the first time. The new Nike Air Bakin Low keeps the original shoe’s aggressive sole unit, but nearly everything above it has been reworked.

Green leather panels wrap the sides with web-like cutouts that expose purple mesh underneath. It is a noticeable departure from the curved overlays used on the high-top Air Bakin, giving the low a lighter, more layered look. Hairy suede covers the toe cap, bringing another texture into an already unconventional mix.

Familiar details keep the design connected to the original. Nike retained the diamond-shaped tongue badge, while the sculpted midsole carries over without major changes. That combination makes the shoe recognizable as an Air Bakin even with the shorter collar and redesigned upper.

The Air Bakin first arrived as a performance basketball shoe in the late 1990s, but its bold shape has always fit naturally within Nike Sportswear’s retro catalog. This low-top version gives Nike another way to bring the model back without simply repeating the original construction.

The Nike Air Bakin Low was previewed during Nike Sportswear’s Spring/Summer 2027 showcase. A release date, price, style code, and retailer list have not been announced. Look for more details to surface closer to its expected 2027 launch through Nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers.

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