First Look at the Nike Air Bakin OG “Varsity Royal” (2026) 🔵 Nike continues digging into its late ‘90s basketball archive with the return of another Air Bakin OG colorway. Originally released in 1997 and last seen in 2008, the “Varsity Royal” edition is finally making its long-awaited comeback for Holiday 2026. The bold design features vibrant Varsity Royal overlays paired with black mesh underlays, a sculpted black midsole, visible Air cushioning, and crisp white Swoosh branding throughout. Designed by Eric Avar and closely associated with Tim Hardaway, the Air Bakin remains one of Nike Basketball’s most recognizable silhouettes from the era. The Nike Air Bakin OG “Varsity Royal” is expected to release during Holiday 2026 for $170! Images via rache1_nguyen. Are these a cop or a drop? 🥓💭 #nikeairbakin #nike #sneakerhead #snkrs