Nike continues its creative sneaker storytelling with a new Air Max 1 Low Poly edition inspired by Tomb Raider, one of the most iconic action-adventure franchises in gaming history. Designed by Bryce Wong, this sneaker follows the recently revealed Donkey Kong edition, showing Nike’s growing embrace of video game nostalgia.

The shoe’s design channels Lara Croft’s classic look, featuring a dark green mudguard, matching polygonal Swoosh, and gum soles—echoing her iconic green tank top and cargo shorts. The upper boasts a pixelated, screen-printed mesh aesthetic, mimicking the low-poly graphics of early Tomb Raider titles. Additionally, a light grey variation with a light green Swoosh appears in the background of Wong’s preview, hinting at a potential alternative colorway.

Nike keeps the theme authentic with a retro aesthetic. The shoe’s textures and colors mimic the gaming era’s blocky graphics. Fans of classic video games will appreciate the intricate details that connect the sneaker to Lara Croft’s adventures.

.SWOOSH Nike Air Max 1 Tomb Raider Release Date

This special Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly “Tomb Raider” will launch as a .SWOOSH-exclusive preorder in February 2025. Gamers and sneaker enthusiasts alike can anticipate a nostalgic yet stylish addition to their collections.

Nike continues to celebrate gaming’s low-poly graphics era through innovative sneaker designs. Stay tuned for more releases that blend sneaker culture with iconic video game history.

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UPDATE 2/21/25: The Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly “Adventure” release, inspired by the Tomb Raider franchise, will require fans to complete an online quest through Nike’s .SWOOSH platform. Starting February 24th at 10 AM PST, participants can visit swoosh.nike to solve three puzzles. Successful users will earn the chance to purchase the sneakers on SNKRS beginning February 26th.