Kids of Immigrants’ mission to connect cultures has brought the collective into the world of football.
By the time their partnership kicked off in 2024 with Nike, KOI had developed a community-first mentality that made them a fan favorite in the streetwear scene. Their first collaboration on the Nike SNDR put them on the map with sneakerheads, though. Since then, KOI’s contagious message of unity and cultural connection has made them one of the driving forces in the scene.
Earlier this year, KOI and Nike turned the iconic Nike Total 90 into a style-forward mule. The collaboration connected the world of sneakers to the game of football, while also reminding us of the sport’s role in shaping society, relationships, and even fashion. The collective is now building on that collaboration by taking their message to the pitch.
Built for the pitch, the Tiempo Maestro Elite features FlyTouch leather for touch and control. For years, the boot has been the go-to choice for athletes looking to maximize control of the ball on the pitch.
In recent weeks, Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has sported the boot and even wore it during United’s epic Champions League comeback against Roma. Fans interested in the footy aesthetic are also in luck, as the collection expands beyond the Maestro Elite to include the iconic Streetgato.
The Streetgato, much like the T90, has long been a staple of the footsal and indoor soccer world. Like its counterpart, the Streetgato has also transitioned into casual wear. Its low profile has allowed it to blend into the current sneaker climate with ease. Meanwhile, its rich history has kept it among the most important sneakers in Nike’s Footy catalog.
Drawing inspiration from the mountainous landscape of Honduras and Liberia, the homelands of Kids Of Immigrants founders Daniel Buezo and Weleh Dennis, the capsule connects two places on opposite sides of the world through the universal language of football. It uses this vibrant shade of yellow to transmit confidence, energy, and the joy of the beautiful game. All the while, it sits perfectly within the KOI palette and alongside their previous collaborative sneakers.
Football is a universal language. Like Kids of Immigrants, the game has connected cultures in ways few other things can. This latest collection from KOI not only strengthens their relationship with Nike, but it also shows us why their message is so relatable- and it uses the world of Football to remind us all that we are one community.
The Nike Tiempo Maestro Elite x Kids Of Immigrants and Nike Tiempo Streetgato x Kids Of Immigrants will be available at the Kids Of Immigrants flagship location in Los Angeles on November 7 before launching at kidsofimmigrants.us on November 17.
The collection will be available globally on November 19 across SNKRS, nike.com, and select retail locations.
