Nike .SWOOSH Total 90 III "Quit the Rage" Boots Released - A Nod to Gaming Culture & a Plea to Stop Rage-Quitting!

Nike's .SWOOSH platform, initially a hub for web3 creations but now encompassing all things gaming and meme culture, has today released a special edition of the iconic Nike Total 90 III. Dubbed the "Quit the Rage," this retro indoor football shoe cleverly combines early 2000s football nostalgia with a very modern gaming message: stop rage-quitting!

.SWOOSH x Nike Total 90 III "Quit the Rage"

The .SWOOSH x Nike Total 90 III "Quit the Rage" sneaker is officially colored "Black/Apple Green/Natural/Metallic Silver,". While it might not immediately reveal its theme from the exterior alone, a closer inspection, particularly of the insole, unveils the playful concept.

The true message of the .SWOOSH x Nike Total 90 III "Quit the Rage" lies within.

• Insole Graphic: Instead of standard Nike branding, the insole features an orange pair of rectangles with the text: "Your opponent has forfeited the match," followed by a prompt to press "OK." This is a familiar message to anyone who has dominated (or been dominated by) an opponent in online competitive video games like EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA).
• "Cracked" Motherboard Detail: The rest of the insole boasts a black-and-green finish with a "cracked" look, revealing bits of a motherboard underneath. This "cracked" motif also appears on the enlarged "90" branding on the medial side of the shoe, potentially alluding to the unfortunate tendency of some rage-quitters to break controllers or other gaming equipment.

Externally, the shoe retains the beloved early 2000s aesthetic and build of the Total 90 III. The visible midsole features a faux-aged "Natural" look, enhancing the retro vibe. The upper combines black and metallic silver, with hits of apple green. The pair will arrive in a .SWOOSH-branded shoebox.

The .SWOOSH x Nike Total 90 III "Quit the Rage" has been available since today, June 17, 2025, with a retail price of $115.

What do you think of this gaming-inspired take on the classic Nike Total 90 III? Is the "Quit the Rage" message one you can get behind? Let us know in the comments below.