Remember when Nike andLEGOannouncedthat brick Dunk High building set? Well, they weren’t done. Now they’re making actual wearable sneakers with LEGO branding, and honestly, these might be some of the coolest kids' shoes we’ve seen in a while.
Two releases are coming this summer - the Air Max Dn x LEGO hitting August 1st for $155, followed by the Dunk Low x LEGO on September 1st with pricing at $120 for grade school and $105 for pre-school sizes. Both drop through Nike SNKRS and select retailers, though knowing how Nike collaborations go, you’ll probably want to be ready when they launch.
The big picture here is that Nike’s taking their LEGO partnership way beyond just building sets. They’re creating an entire ecosystem where kids can build LEGO shoes and wear actual Nike shoes that reference LEGO. It’s the kind of cross-brand storytelling that makes total sense once you see it executed.
Air Max Dn Goes Full Brick Mode
The Air Max Dn x LEGO comes in this bright Tour Yellow colorway with black, volt, and rush red hits. But here’s where it gets wild - the upper is covered in these LEGO-style dimples that literally mimic the texture of actual LEGO bricks. The tongue rocks a red LEGO logo, while the heel tab combines Nike’s swoosh with a LEGO brick outline. But the absolute best detail is in those translucent Dynamic Air units at the heel - one of them has an actual LEGO minifigure floating inside like it’s trapped in amber or something.
The shoebox includes cardboard inserts that fold into LEGO brick storage containers, so you’re basically getting functional LEGO accessories with your sneakers. That’s next-level thinking right there. The sizing goes up to US 7Y in grade school.
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Dunk Low Takes The Subtle Route
The Dunk Low x LEGO goes for a completely different vibe with this Sail/Sail-Black/Rush Red colorway. Instead of bright yellow and brick textures, this one features black sketch-style outlines over a white base that looks like someone drew the shoe with a marker. It’s way more understated than the Air Max, with LEGO branding mainly appearing on the tongue. The classic white midsole keeps things clean, making this feel like something kids could actually wear regularly without everyone immediately knowing it’s a toy collaboration. At $120 for grade school and $105 for pre-school, the pricing sits right in Nike’s standard range for premium kids' releases.
Why Kids-Only Makes… Some Amount Of Sense
Limiting these to children’s sizing is brilliant for multiple reasons. Kids naturally gravitate toward both brands already, and the parents are constantly buying both LEGO sets and kids' sneakers anyway. The grade school sizing maxing out at US 7Y means some smaller adults couldtechnicallywear them, but Nike’s clearly focusing on children rather than trying to capture the adult collector market that goes nuts for kids' exclusive releases. That said, I could totally see them dropping the adult version out of the blue. It’s Nike, you never know.
The Air Max Dn’s approach is completely over-the-top in the best way. Those brick dimples on the upper are bold but they make sense with Air Max’s history of visible innovation and experimental materials. Putting a minifigure inside the air bubble is the finishing genius touch that makes it such a banger.
Nike’s been getting smarter about kids' collaborations lately, working with brands that children care about rather than just making tiny versions of adult bops. LEGO already has massive kid appeal across different age groups plus serious parent approval, making it an ideal partner for premium children’s footwear. Both companies understand their audiences deeply. Kids who want maximum fun get the full LEGO treatment with the Air Max, while kids or parents who prefer something more wearable get the cleaner Dunk Low option.
The August and September timing works perfectly with back-to-school shopping, while having two different styles and price points gives families options based on their kids' preferences and budgets. If you like what you’re reading, you should seriously consider marking down the date. This way, they’re gonna be home just in time for the school season!
