Nike and Netflix’s Stranger Things Collab Drops This Friday with One Big Catch
The first quarter of 2026 has been an intriguing one for Nike, as the major apparel and footwear brand is committed to rolling out provocative collaborations. Already in 2026, Nike partnered with Costco, the largest wholesale membership club in the US, to release the Kirkland Signature x Nike SB Dunk Low shoes. While they initially retailed for about $135, the resale value of the kicks went for three to eight times that. And now on Friday, February 27, Nike releases another high-profile collab, this time with Netflix’s Stranger Things.
Named the Nike Air Foamposite One x Stranger Things "Vecna" colorway, the shoes draw off the popularity of the sci-fi drama while relying on the legendary brand of the biggest shoe company in the world. While there are many fans eager to purchase the new drop, there’s a big catch they should be aware of.
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— Lexx Da Turtle (@LexxDaTurtle) February 24, 2026
These Nike Air Foamposite One x Stranger Things are nice in hand. If possible, I may have to double up on them!
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How Much are the Nike Air Foamposite One x Stranger Things "Vecna" Colorway Shoes?
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If you’re ready to spend some cash on the footwear, they’ll run you about $250 and can be purchased on the Nike SNKRS app and at Foot Locker. For comparison sake, the Nike Men's Air Foamposite One Carbon Fibers run about $240, and the Nike Air Foamposite One Royal Men’s are also $240. So the new Vecna collab is pretty much in the realm of regular pricing.
In terms of design, the shoes feature a gradient of black and crimson, with lightning bolts symbolic of those seen in the Upside Down in Stranger Things. Additionally, there are vines to represent those connected to Vecna’s throne in the series. The vines actually glow in the dark. On a final note, NBA legend Penny Hardaway’s signature 1 Cent logo is on the heels of the shoes.
The Nike Air Foamposite One x Stranger Things "Vecna" Colorway Shoes Release with a Catch
Sadly for the younger fans of Stranger Things, the Nike collab may not be accessible for them for now. As of publication, the Nike Air Foamposite One x Stranger Things "Vecna" colorways will not be available in kid sizes. While that may be disappointing news at the moment for some, who’s to say things won’t change, given that Stranger Things spinoffs are on the way on Netflix? Once more, the new footwear becomes available on February 27.