One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP Gomu Gomu no Mi: 2026 guide

How many anime collabs dare to redesign the entire upper of a classic instead of just slapping on a logo? The One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” does exactly that: Monkey D. Luffy's Devil Fruit translated into relief, color and visible Air on the loudest silhouette in Nike's lineup. And yes, it was the most fought-over of the three.

The One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” (style code IR0968-500) is the sneaker dedicated to Luffy in Nike and One Piece's “Devil Fruits” collection, released on September 25, 2026 via SNKRS. It pairs an upper with an exclusive TPU texture, embossed swirls that mimic the fruit and visible Tuned Air cushioning in the heel.

Side view of the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” in Space Purple with an Atomic Green exoskeleton — Side profile: Space Purple takes the lead and green outlines the TN's exoskeleton.

What makes the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” special?

Nike unveiled the collaboration in August 2026 around three Devil Fruits: Gomu Gomu no Mi, Ope Ope no Mi and Mera Mera no Mi. Each one got its own Air Max Plus, and in all three cases the brand rebuilt the upper instead of just recoloring it.

The detail that steals every photo is the embossed swirls spread across the mesh and overlays, a literal take on the spiral texture of the fruit Luffy eats. In hand you can feel them when you run a finger over them: it's not a print, it's volume.

The full colorway is Space Purple / Atomic Green / Purple Venom / Altitude Green / Light Lemon Twist / Sport Red. The bright green shows up on the laces, tongue, lining and TPU cage, while the red comes in minimal doses, right where it's needed to keep the whole thing from falling flat.

Air Max Plus: why this silhouette and not another

Sean McDowell drew the Air Max Plus in 1998 based on sketches made on Florida's beaches: the gradient is a melting sunset and the curved lines of the exoskeleton are palm trees swaying in the wind. A silhouette born from such a narrative image explains why it fits so well with a franchise built on seafaring adventures.

Here that plastic skeleton becomes the perfect frame for the purple-green contrast, and the visible Tuned Air unit in the heel brings the tech touch the TN has been carrying for almost three decades.

Upper: built with a TPU texture exclusive to the collab, with embossed swirls
Exoskeleton: purple and green with pops of Sport Red
Details: contrasting tongue and laces, with Nike's version of the Jolly Roger on the tongue
Interior: padded textile lining, removable insole and reinforced collar
Sole: Tuned Air cushioning with a visible heel unit and a rubber outsole with traction pattern

Close-up of the upper with TPU texture and embossed swirls on the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” — The embossed swirls recreate the texture of the Gomu Gomu no Mi on the mesh.

How does the Air Max Plus fit? Size guide

The TN is known for its snug fit and for running short: Nike recommends going half a size up on the Air Max Plus. If you have wide feet or a high instep, that half size stops being optional.

If you already have a pair of TNs in your closet, stick with the size you wear in that model: the fit of this SP version is the same as the standard Air Max Plus. You can check the available sizes for this model before you decide.

How to style the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi”

With such a saturated palette, the rule is simple: let them do the talking. Black, gray and raw denim are the ideal base, and picking up the purple or green in a single piece is all it takes to finish the look.

Three combos that work:

Black cargos + oversized white tee: maximum contrast, zero visual competition
Wide raw denim + gray sweatshirt: the purple peeks out from the pant hem as the only accent
Black tech tracksuit + green cap: picks up the Atomic Green of the laces up top

Avoid pairing them with another loud print. The embossed upper already is the print.

View of the rubber sole and the visible Tuned Air unit in the heel of the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” — Rubber sole with traction pattern and a visible Tuned Air unit in the heel.

Where to buy the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” in Spain?

The release was handled through pre-order and raffle on SNKRS in the US, Japan and several European countries, so stock sold out fast. At Next Step we have it 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days for returns from delivery and fast shipping to Spain and all of Europe.

If Luffy's pair has been on your mind since August, check availability and grab the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” before they're gone. And if you're into the silhouette, take a look at our Nike collection.

FAQ

When did the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” release? +

They went on sale on September 25, 2026 via SNKRS, with pre-orders in the US, Japan and several European countries. Nike had revealed the full collaboration in August 2026. The model's style code is IR0968-500.

Does the Air Max Plus run big or small? +

The Air Max Plus runs small, and Nike recommends going half a size up from your usual. The TN has a snug fit, with a reinforced collar and a narrow shape through the midfoot. If you have wide feet or a high instep, that extra half size is practically a must.

How many models are in the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus collection? +

The “Devil Fruits” collection includes three Air Max Plus, one for each Devil Fruit: Gomu Gomu no Mi, Ope Ope no Mi and Mera Mera no Mi. The Mera Mera no Mi uses a warm palette of oranges and yellows, while the Ope Ope no Mi leans toward berry and dark green tones.

What sets them apart from a regular Air Max Plus? +

Nike didn't just do a simple recolor: the upper was rebuilt with a TPU texture exclusive to the collab and embossed swirls that mimic the surface of the fruit. They also feature Nike's version of the Jolly Roger on the tongue and a themed box with One Piece graphics.

Are the pairs you sell at Next Step authentic? +

Yes. At Next Step we sell the One Piece x Nike Air Max Plus SP “Gomu Gomu no Mi” 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days for returns from the moment you receive your order. We ship fast to Spain and all of Europe.