Rejoice sneakerheads, for it is finally that time for one of the most iconic collaborations to date, Joey Wheeler's Air Max 95's. The infamous card game series has long since made numerous references to the Nike and Jordan models, but, due to obvious infringement rights, it couldn't use any of the markings that the brand is known for. That didn't stop Yu-Gi-Oh! and Joey Wheeler from making the connections through not-so-subtle context clues.

Joey Wheeler's particular shoe brand, the Air Max 95, was never officially a design or style that Nike owned, further separating itself from the patent. But the newest drop will celebrate Joey's dedication to Air Muscle by calling the brand-new set of sneakers, the Nike Air Max Muscle 95. Not only are they expected to release later this year in Fall 2025, but there will be two different colorways, perhaps aiming to replicate the styles Joey owns in the series.

What to Expect From The Nike Air Muscle 95 QS Yu-Gi-Oh! Collection

More About The Colors, Style, and Pricing

Much like how it is depicted in the series, Joey Wheeler's two different styles of sneakers will be replicated in the colorways he's seen rocking in the anime. One of which will be the grey and neon, with a very dark base leading up to an ombre of smokey grey to white, detailed with black and neon accents to give the sneaker that classic appearance. The other is the navy design, which is more synonymous with Joey's character, featuring a similar dark base of navy blue, and different segments along the side lightening in colors of blue with similar flashes of a bright neon accent.

Whether anime fans go for the grey or the blue or both, they are sure to embody Joey's true spirit. Both sneakers will be available on Nike.com with a few select Nike Sportswear retailers featuring them in-store, and are expected to be priced at $200 each.

Yu-Gi-Oh! x Nike Plans To Release More Than Just Sneakers

Clothing Apparel Will Also Be Available

In addition to Joey's sneakers, there will also be a matching apparel set. Yu-Gi-Oh's collab plans to release the Nike Destroyer Jacket, one version in Blue Void and the other in Off White, set at $200. Two different styles of Solo Swoosh tees will also be available in black and white for $35. Whether for collection, memory's sake, or to add a new sneaker and outfit to your wardrobe, Yu-Gi-Oh's newest collab with Nike is one anime fans will not want to miss out on.

Source: Sneaker News