Nike Air Bakin Varsity Royal: Release Date, Price & Where to Buy

It’s live: the Nike Air Bakin “Varsity Royal” — the 1997 Tim Hardaway-era hoops classic back for the first time since 2008, royal blue slotted panels over black mesh with white Swooshes — dropped today, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET for $170 in men’s sizing.

Price: $170  •  Style code: IQ5365-400

Colorway: Varsity Royal / White / Black

Availability (checked Nov 12, ~11 AM ET): SNKRS — live with the full size run, men’s 6–15. SNIPES USA — live, down to three sizes (men’s 8, 8.5 and 10). Shoe Palace had it live earlier this morning but is now sold out in every size. Foot Locker’s product page returns a 404 and Finish Line, JD Sports, Dick’s and Champs are not listing it as of this morning.

Where to buy

Also live on SNKRS (nike.com) — full size run, $170.

The SNKRS mention above is a regular retailer link — TheSneakerfirm is not an affiliate partner of Nike SNKRS. The SNIPES link may earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability were accurate at the time of checking (Nov 12, 2026) and are subject to change.