Nike's Air Max Video Game Sneaker Tribute Series Celebrates 'Goldeneye 007'

No, I expect you to buy, Mr Bond.

Nike's Air Max 1 Low Poly series continues its homage to classic video games, now drawing inspiration from the iconic Nintendo 64 title, "Goldeneye 007." Following tributes to "Donkey Kong" and "Tomb Raider" earlier this year, the latest iteration, dubbed the "Big Head Mode," references the popular cheat code from the 1997 game.

The Air Max 1 Low Poly "Big Head Mode" has already made its debut as a cosmetic item within the "Fortnite" universe, preceding its physical release.

The sneaker features a predominantly black, white, and grey color scheme, accented with gold detailing on the tongue, laces, and a miniature Swoosh on the toe. This arrangement is interpreted as a nod to James Bond's in-game character model, with the neutral tones representing his attire and the gold symbolizing his enlarged head, a result of activating the "Big Head Mode" cheat. Another interpretation suggests the grayscale represents Bond's tuxedo, while the gold alludes to the game's legendary Golden Gun.

"Big Head Mode," as its name implies, is a novelty cheat code that humorously inflates the size of all characters' heads within the game.

Nike introduced the Air Max 1 Low Poly line in 2024, characterized by pixelated detailing that evokes the early days of 3D modeling in video games. The initial release was a remix of the original "University Red" colorway. This year has seen the addition of unofficial video game tributes, with the "Tomb Raider" version already available and the "Donkey Kong" edition slated for release in the coming days.

The Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly "Big Head Mode" is anticipated to launch sometime during the summer season with a retail price of $160 as reported by FootWear News.