Nike Air Bakin OG (2026)

The Nike Air Bakin OG (2026) with style code IQ5365-600 brings a 1997 basketball model back in its original form. The Air Bakin belonged to the run of late-nineties Nike basketball shoes where curved, flowing lines mattered more than sharp panels, and it stood out at the time for its outspoken shaping. This OG build returns to the colourway the model first appeared in.

Colorway: Varsity Red / White / Varsity Maize

The Nike Air Bakin OG (2026) sits on an upper where Varsity Red forms the base and white opens up the panels around the lacing and sidewall. Varsity Maize lands in the accents and supplies the yellow note that belonged to the original build, while black keeps the transitions sharp and emphasises the curved lines of the silhouette. The leather and synthetic panel construction follows the shape of the original, including the characteristic sweep across the sidewall that set the Air Bakin apart from the rest of the Nike basketball line. Underfoot is Air cushioning with a visible unit in the heel, finished with a rubber outsole tuned for indoor traction. That keeps the IQ5365-600 close to how the model reached the market in 1997.

How does the Nike Air Bakin OG (2026) fit?

Basketball models from this period generally fit true to size, so your regular Nike size is usually the right call. The upper sits close across the instep at a fairly standard width. If you have wider feet or sit between two sizes, half a size up on the IQ5365-600 is more comfortable.