Nike Air Max 95 Trainer - All You Need To Know

If you’re an Air Max fan, then you’re bound to have a pair of Nike Air Max 95’s in your closet. But, do you know the history behind the iconic shoe? We take a look at the trainer from it’s birth in … 1995.

We take a look at one of Nike’s most iconic silhouettes, the Air Max 95. With an array of colourways, collaborations and significant drops, we have a look into a trainer that has a lot of history.

The Nike Air Max 95

The Nike Air Max 95 Essential Men’s Shoe is made with the lightweight cushioning that made the original famous, and its updated design creates a streamlined look

Features:

Leather and mesh upper with synthetic overlays for comfort, support and ventilation
Full-length PU midsole for lightweight cushioning
Visible Air-Sole units for cushioning and maximum impact protection
Rubber Waffle outsole for multi-surface traction and durability
Extra cushioning in the collar and ankle enhance comfort
Flex grooves for natural range of motion

Price:

£115

History:

Designer Sergio Lozano looked at the structure and sinews of the human anatomy to create this classic silhouette. The first colour way that was produced was a gradient grey monotone with neon accents running across the design. For the 20th anniversary of the design Nike brought back the original colourway to celebrate the OG silhouette.

In a time where Nike basketball sneakers were dominated the trainer market, Lozano wanted to strip back to the roots of creating a great running shoe.

I was looking across the lake out into the trees and I began picturing the process of rain eroding the earth and thought it would be interesting if the perfect product was unearthed by erosion

– Sergio Lozano, Designer

The gradient grey symbolises eroding rock, but also was calculated choice to avoid the appearance of dirt and mud. Lozano was warned that the “volt” colourway would not sell, however, he was determined to stick to his vision. The neon signature resembles the traditional Nike running kits. The original design did not include the swoosh detailing as Lozano believed the shoe spoke for itself, however later editions featured the swoosh on the side panel as well as the sign off at the back.

If this shoe couldn’t get anymore iconic, it was the first Nike trainer to feature the visible air bubble in the forefront, and to have a black midsole.