Supreme x Nike NBA On-Court Wristbands
The original behind the Supreme x Nike NBA On-Court Wristbands is the Nike NBA On-Court Wristbands — $15 retail vs Supreme's $30.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
Nike's NBA On-Court Dri-FIT wristbands are the official wristbands worn by NBA players during games, sold as a pair in the brand's doubled-over 3-inch width with breathable open-knit construction, moisture-wicking nylon fabric, and stretch binding at the cuff. Nike has held the exclusive on-court apparel and accessories license for the NBA since the 2017–18 season, replacing adidas in a multi-year partnership. The standard pair sells for $12 through Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods, and the NBA Store. Supreme's SS19 collab applies box logo and Swoosh embroidery to the wristband face in several NBA team colorways and retailed at $30, two and a half times the standard pair 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 On-Court Wristbands just the regular NBA On-Court Wristbands?
The Supreme x Nike NBA On-Court Wristbands, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Nike NBA On-Court Wristbands. 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 On-Court Wristbands is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Nike NBA On-Court Wristbands than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $30 for the Supreme x Nike NBA On-Court Wristbands; the Nike NBA On-Court Wristbands 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 On-Court Wristbands?
You can buy the Nike NBA On-Court Wristbands from Amazon, from Dick's Sporting Goods, or direct from Nike. Retail price is $15. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
