# Sneakerheads, Get Ready! Supreme x Nike’s Purple Beauty is Coming in 2025
You know that feeling when you first hear about a sneaker collab that makes your heart skip a beat? Well, I just had one of those moments, and I’ve gotta share it with you all.
Last night, I was scrolling through my feeds (probably when I should’ve been sleeping – we’ve all been there, right?) when I stumbled upon some leaked images of the upcoming Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 ’87 “Varsity Purple” that’s supposedly dropping in Spring 2025. I nearly spilled my lukewarm coffee all over my keyboard. These kicks are seriously something else!
Look, I’ve been covering sneaker releases for over a decade now, and honestly, some collaborations make me yawn these days. But this one? This one’s got me feeling like a kid again, waiting for Christmas morning.
That Purple Though…
The first thing that grabbed me about these beauties is that vibrant “Varsity Purple” upper. It’s the kind of purple that reminds me of the Lakers jerseys I used to obsess over in the 90s. Bold but not obnoxious, you know? The white accents on the Swoosh logos pop against that purple backdrop in a way that’s just *chef’s kiss*.
There’s also this tiny check at the forefoot that adds just the right amount of detail without going overboard. It’s like Supreme and Nike found that perfect balance between flashy and classy.
I was showing the pictures to my wife (who usually couldn’t care less about my sneaker obsession), and even she had to admit these looked pretty sweet. That’s when you know they’ve hit the mark!
Not Just a Pretty Face
From what I’m hearing, these aren’t just about looks. The premium leather upper feels like something you’d expect from a much pricier shoe. Last year, I got to handle a similar Supreme x Nike collab at a press event, and the quality was honestly surprising – in a good way!
The debossed snake pattern on the Swoosh adds this subtle texture that you might miss in photos but will definitely appreciate in person. It’s those little details that make sneakerheads like us lose our minds, isn’t it?
And can we talk about that “World Famous” cursive branding on the heel? It’s got that perfect balance of Supreme’s streetwear attitude without screaming “look at me!” Too many collabs these days go way overboard with branding, so I’m digging the restraint here.
The Whole Family
Apparently, the “Varsity Purple” isn’t coming alone to the party. Word on the street is that the collection includes black, white, and speed yellow versions too. I’m typically a “black shoes only” kind of guy (less cleaning, you understand), but that purple has me reconsidering my life choices.
I remember back in 2017 when I camped out overnight for a Supreme drop in New York. It was freezing, my phone died, and I had to borrow some random dude’s portable charger. We ended up talking sneakers all night and are still friends today. That’s the thing about this culture – it brings people together in the weirdest ways.
Mark Your Calendars (Maybe)
So when can you get your hands on these purple beauties? The rumor mill points to March 2025, possibly March 26th to coincide with Air Max Day. That’s still a ways off, which gives us all plenty of time to start saving up. At $170 a pair, they’re not cheap, but they’re not in the astronomical range that some collabs hit these days.
Of course, as with any Supreme drop, actually getting a pair will probably feel like trying to catch smoke with your bare hands. Their website will crash, bots will swoop in, and we’ll all be complainig on Twitter (or whatever we’re calling it by 2025) about how we couldn’t check out fast enough.
But that’s part of the fun, isn’t it? The chase, the anticipation, the slight disappointment, followed by the eventual “well, I didn’t really need them anyway” self-consolation. I’ve been through this cycle more times than I care to admit.
Worth the Wait?
Is it too early to get excited about sneakers dropping in 2025? Probably. Am I going to do it anyway? Absolutely.
These Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 ’87 “Varsity Purple” kicks might just be worth marking your calendar for, even if that calendar page doesn’t exist yet. I know I’ll be setting my alarms, brewing a strong pot of coffee, and hoping my internet connection doesn’t fail me when the time comes.
Until then, I’ll just be over here, staring at leaked photos and imagining how good they’ll look with just about everything in my wardrobe. Because that’s what we sneakerheads do best – obsess over shoes we don’t have yet.
Anyone else already planning their 2025 sneaker budget around these? Drop a comment and let me know if you’re as unreasonably excited as I am!
