Supreme x Nike Air Bakin
The original behind the Supreme x Nike Air Bakin is the Nike Air Bakin OG — $125 retail vs Supreme's $168.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Nike Air Bakin is a mid-top basketball shoe originally released in 1997, with a wave-patterned synthetic upper, full-length visible Air cushioning at the heel, and a sculpted lateral mudguard. Tim Hardaway wore it on-court during his Miami Heat years, and Nike recalled the original 1997 release over a flame-shaped heel logo that resembled the Arabic script for "Allah." The Supreme SS23 collab returned the silhouette in two colorways, White/Amarillo and Black/Speed Red, with Supreme branding on the tongue and in place of the original heel graphic. Nike has announced a non-Supreme retro of the OG Black/Varsity Red for Fall 2026. Supreme retailed at $168 against a $125 original 1997 price.
About Nike
Nike is an American sportswear corporation founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by track coach Bill Bowerman and runner Phil Knight in Eugene, Oregon, and renamed Nike in 1971. The Swoosh was designed that same year by graphic design student Carolyn Davidson for thirty-five dollars. Bowerman prototyped the Cortez and the waffle-sole Moon Shoe, and the Air Max line, introduced in 1987, made Tinker Hatfield's visible-air midsole a signature. Nike now produces footwear and apparel across running, basketball, football, and training, and owns Jordan Brand and Converse. Supreme has collaborated with Nike repeatedly since 2002 across Air Force 1, Air Max, and Dunk.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $168 |
|---|---|
| Nike retail | $125 |
| Hype tax | +34% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Nike Air Bakin just the regular Air Bakin OG?
The Supreme x Nike Air Bakin, released in Spring/Summer 2023, is based on the Nike Air Bakin OG. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Nike Air Bakin OG is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Nike Air Bakin OG than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $168 for the Supreme x Nike Air Bakin; the Nike Air Bakin OG retails for $125. That's a 34% markup — buying the original saves you $43, or 26% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Nike Air Bakin OG?
You can buy the Nike Air Bakin OG from StockX. Retail price is $125. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
