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The shoe's defining visual is its wave-like Varsity Red leather overlays that rise across the upper in a flame-like motion, layered over a breathable black mesh base that gives the silhouette a raw, high-contrast energy no retro from that era has quite replicated. A black nubuck mudguard wraps the base, metallic silver branding hits the ankle, and — in what remains one of the most iconic lace choices in '90s basketball — Varsity Maize yellow laces cut through the red and black with a pop that makes the entire color story feel intentional rather than chaotic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn the heel, this 2026 build carries the standard Nike Air branding — a deliberate design choice rooted in the shoe's own turbulent history. The original 1997 release featured a stylized flame \"Air\" script on the heel that bore a striking resemblance to the Arabic word for Allah, triggering a full Nike recall before the shoe could properly reach consumers. That backstory has only deepened the Bakin's cult status over the decades, making every subsequent release carry the weight of that history. A visible Air Max cushioning unit in the midsole grounds the design with functional '90s performance DNA, and a rugged black rubber outsole completes the build with the kind of court-ready durability that defined the era.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCategory: \u003c\/b\u003eFootwear | Sneakers\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge Group: \u003c\/b\u003eAdult\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGender: \u003c\/b\u003eMen's\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner: \u003c\/b\u003eEric Avar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel: \u003c\/b\u003eAir Bakin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNickname: \u003c\/b\u003e”Varsity Red”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColorway: \u003c\/b\u003eVarsity Red \/ White - Varsity Maize - Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU: \u003c\/b\u003eIQ5365-600\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e??? ??, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason: \u003c\/b\u003eSpring | Summer | Fall | Winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShaft Height: \u003c\/b\u003eMid Top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosure: \u003c\/b\u003eLace Up\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity: \u003c\/b\u003eBasketball | Gym \u0026amp; Training | Walking | Casual\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"6 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891410550,"sku":"IQ5365-600-6","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6.5 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891443318,"sku":"IQ5365-600-65","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891476086,"sku":"IQ5365-600-7","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7.5 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891508854,"sku":"IQ5365-600-75","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891541622,"sku":"IQ5365-600-8","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891574390,"sku":"IQ5365-600-85","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891607158,"sku":"IQ5365-600-9","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891639926,"sku":"IQ5365-600-95","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891672694,"sku":"IQ5365-600-10","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891705462,"sku":"IQ5365-600-105","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891738230,"sku":"IQ5365-600-11","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891770998,"sku":"IQ5365-600-115","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891803766,"sku":"IQ5365-600-12","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891836534,"sku":"IQ5365-600-125","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"13 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891869302,"sku":"IQ5365-600-13","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891902070,"sku":"IQ5365-600-14","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 \/ [PRE-ORDER]","offer_id":43396891934838,"sku":"IQ5365-600-15","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5459\/3142\/files\/PRE-ORDER-Mens-Nike-Air-Bakin-Varsity-Red-2026-Sneakers-in-Red-IQ5365-600-FOOT-NINJAS-1.png?v=1778731989","url":"https:\/\/footninjas.com\/products\/mens-nike-air-bakin-varsity-red-2026","provider":"FOOT NINJAS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}