Wild collaborations are quite common in sneaker culture. Some become legendary, like the highly sought-after Dior x Jordan 1, while others, like the Crocs x Balenciaga, have many sneakerheads scratching their heads. However, every now and again, a unique concept comes along that shakes up the community and has everyone questioning, “Is that real?” Created by digital artist @gravepnz and animator @pix.motion, these Nike x LEGO sneakers have already gotten over 30 million views. Now, the creators are asking for your help to get the attention of both Nike and LEGO and get them into production.
A Simple LEGO Sneaker Design
Imagine Nike’s classic Air Max sneaker getting the LEGO treatment. It would probably look exactly like what these artists have created: A minimalist yellow, blocky sneaker with the iconic black swoosh. Videos on social media (which have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram) showcase the playful design. And to be honest, it’s quite perfect. It’s the exact energy you’d expect from a collab like this.
RELATED: Brick by Brick: Everyone’s Losing It Over These Nike LEGO Sneaker Sets
The Sneakers Fans Want
Over on Reddit, sneakerheads and LEGO fans are calling for the sneaker to be made. In a post titled “LEGO x Nike Legs – We Made This Concept for Fun”, users shared their thoughts on the design:
- “This is the collab I never knew I needed. Instacop.”
- “Imagine stepping on LEGO bricks while wearing LEGO sneakers. That’s some next-level pain.”
- “If these drop, I’m buying two pairs—one to wear, one to display.”
Surprisingly, a lot of the feedback has been positive, with only a few calling the idea “ridiculous”.
Will Nike & LEGO Make It Happen?
For the moment, this sneaker is just a concept. However, let’s not forget that fan-driven hype has made brands take notice before. Case in point: the Nike x Ben & Jerry’s “Chunky Dunky” was “ridiculous”, but it actually came to be (in fact, they were even worn by Ben Affleck!) The MSCHF “Big Red Boots” looked like a joke, right? But that didn’t stop it from selling out almost instantly.
I guess the point is that you never know. Nike and LEGO (who actually announced a partnership in 2024) might just see this as a fun creation and make it happen. Let’s just hope that whoever actually makes these, whether it’s a sneaker custom artist or Nike themselves, finds a way to make them comfortable and not as hard as actual LEGO bricks.
RELATED: 12 Great Gift Ideas For Sneakerheads
Tell us, would you cop these LEGO x Nike sneakers? Or will you pass on them?
Our favourites. Available now at Nike.com
