The Joker From Animated Batman Colors Up This Nike Basketball Shoe

Dropping exclusively in China.

Andrew Rizzo October 22, 2025

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The Nike ST Flare has already debuted overseas, but will it ever come stateside? While street ballers would surely welcome another outdoor-focused sneaker option, the model remains an Asia-exclusive… at least for now.

Following a not-so-subtle Air Yeezy–esque duo, we’ve uncovered a new colorway reminiscent of The Joker from the animated Batman series. The upper takes on a palette of “Dark Iris Purple/Iron Purple/Photon Dust/Black,” punctuated by a hot pink sock liner, cyan blue tongue piping, and light brown on the rear portion of the outsole.

The Nike ST Flare “Joker” drops in China for a price that translates to about $125. If you’re an interested buyer located stateside, your best recourse is the aftermarket. See official images below and hit our Sneaker Release Dates page to browse more upcoming basketball shoes.

In related news, several hoops shoes appear in the Nike Halloween 2025 lineup.

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Mens Nike ST Flare

SKU: HF0232-500

RETAIL PRICE: $N/A

RELEASE DATE: 2026

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.