{"id":283822,"date":"2024-07-09T15:19:22","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T07:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=283822"},"modified":"2024-09-25T10:48:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T02:48:17","slug":"tekken-8-x-nike-air-foamposite-one-premium-fist-release-date-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2024\/07\/09\/tekken-8-x-nike-air-foamposite-one-premium-fist-release-date-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Tekken 8 x Nike Air Foamposite One Premium “Fist” [Release Date\/Price\/Where To Buy]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

[Update 25 Sep 2024] Come 30 September, all players will be able to wear the “Fist” and “Fate”<\/a> Tekken 8 x Nike Air Foamposite One Premium in-game. Sources also purport that they’ll be released in the real world then. Stay tuned for updates!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In a move that defies expectations and delights fans of both disciplines, Nike and the legacy fighting game franchise Tekken have joined forces for a unique project centered around the iconic Air Foamposite One. This unprecedented collaboration sees the classic silhouette transformed with subtle yet impactful nods to the world of Tekken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The centerpiece of the collaboration is the Air Foamposite One itself, featuring a captivating iridescent finish across the upper. This eye-catching element evokes a sense of dynamism, mirroring the intensity of Tekken’s high-octane battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A layer of crocodile-skin textured overlay adds a touch of sophistication, reminiscent of the exotic leathers adorning the jacket of Kazuya Mishima, a central character in the Tekken universe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Eagle-eyed fans will appreciate the subtle design choices that further solidify the connection with the game. Replacing the traditional carbon-fiber plate at the mid-foot is a sleek black iteration, offering a streamlined aesthetic. The collar, previously crafted from suede, is now rendered in a luxurious leather, adding a touch of refinement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tekken’s iconography isn’t relegated to mere stylistic flourishes. The left tongue and insole proudly display the Tekken 8 logo, a constant reminder of the collaboration’s inspiration. Additionally, the translucent rubber outsole reveals a design that pays homage to Mishima’s signature “Fist” move, a core element of his fighting style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commitment to detail extends beyond the shoe itself. The packaging deviates from the conventional shoebox, opting for a unique split-open design. This allows both shoes to be displayed within, secured by elastic straps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The release of the Tekken 8 x Nike Air Foamposite One Premium “Fist” is slated for September 2024. While whispers suggest the possibility of earlier drops, official confirmation remains elusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For long-time Tekken fans, the collaboration might seem less haphazard than initially perceived. Kazuya Mishima, the character whose design elements inspired the Foamposite, is known to be a sneaker collector according to his earliest character bio from Tekken 1. This hidden detail adds a layer of backstory and strengthens the thematic thread woven throughout the collaborative design.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: Sneaker News<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other cross-country collaborations, check out the KAWS x HUMAN MADE beachwear capsule<\/a>. Alternatively, you can also head to the SNKRDUNK App via the banner below and browse the latest and greatest in sneakers, streetwear, and TCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[Update 25 Sep 2024] Come 30 September, all players will be able to wear the “Fist” and “Fate” Tekken 8 x Nike Air Foamposite One Premium in-game. Sources also purport that they’ll be released in the real world then. Stay tuned for updates! In a move that defies expectations and delights fans of both disciplines, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":283933,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,21,18,32,3,19,41],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-283822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands","category-calendar","category-latest-news","category-news","category-nike","category-releases","category-sneaker"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283822"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283822"}],"version-history":[{"count":63,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283822\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":332629,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283822\/revisions\/332629"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/283933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=283822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}