Supreme x Nike NBA Headband
The original behind the Supreme x Nike NBA Headband is the Nike NBA Headband — $15 retail vs Supreme's $30.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
Nike's NBA On-Court Dri-FIT headband is the official sweatband worn by NBA players during games, built from breathable open-knit fabric with moisture-wicking nylon construction, a doubled-over 2-inch face, and stretch binding that fits over the forehead without slipping. Nike has held the exclusive on-court apparel and accessories license for the NBA since the 2017–18 season, replacing adidas as the league's sole outfitter. The standard headband sells for $15 through Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods, and the NBA Store. Supreme's SS19 collab adds box logo and Swoosh embroidery in several team colorways and retailed at $30, double the standard 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 | $30 |
|---|---|
| Nike retail | $15 |
| Hype tax | +100% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Nike NBA Headband just the regular NBA Headband?
The Supreme x Nike NBA Headband, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Nike NBA Headband. 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 NBA Headband is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Nike NBA Headband than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $30 for the Supreme x Nike NBA Headband; the Nike NBA Headband retails for $15. That's a 100% markup — buying the original saves you $15, or 50% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Nike NBA Headband?
You can buy the Nike NBA Headband direct from Nike, from Amazon, or from NBA Store. Retail price is $15. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
