Kylian Mbappé Steps Into Streetwear with the Nike Air Max Plus VII

When a name like Kylian Mbappé – one of the biggest footballers in the world – pairs up with a legendary sneaker silhouette, it commands attention. The Air Max Plus (often known as the ‘Tn’) isn’t just any shoe; it carries a storied history rooted in French streetwear culture and is beloved for its distinctive design language.

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This isn’t just about sport-to-street crossover. For Mbappé, whose previous Nike collaborations focused largely on performance football boots, the shift to a lifestyle silhouette represents a move beyond the pitch – blending his athletic pedigree with fashion, streetwear, and sneaker culture.

By choosing the Air Max Plus VII as his canvas, Mbappé is paying homage to a design icon while making it his own. That makes this drop one of the most anticipated lifestyle releases associated with him – and one poised to leave a mark beyond football.

A Closer Look at the Kylian Mbappé x Nike Air Max Plus VII (HQ2197-200)…

The first official look at the collaboration reveals a pair dressed in a ‘Plum Eclipse / Metallic Gold Grain / Black / Barely Volt’ colourway. Instead of team or club branding – despite Mbappé’s club history – Nike opted for a personal, minimal identity: ‘KM Air’ logos appear on the tongue, insole and heel, placing the focus on the athlete rather than any club affiliation.

The colour palette leans away from the usual football-boot boldness. The design reportedly blends earthy and street-ready tones – a mix of plum purple (or earth-based hues, depending on photos), metallic accents and subtle contrast details that bring a refined but urban aesthetic to the silhouette.

Underneath, the sneaker retains the DNA that made the Air Max Plus a classic: a structured upper with signature overlay patterns, visible Air units in the heel and forefoot, and the sculpted, slightly aggressive profile that gives the Plus family its distinctive presence.

The Drop Date!

The Mbappé x Nike Air Max Plus VII is scheduled to drop Spring 2026. When it launches, you’ll be able to find it on Nike.com and via select retailers.

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