Quick Facts
- The Air Max 95, designed by Sergio Lozano in 1995 and inspired by the human body, turns 30 this year
- The new Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Obsidian edition features mesh, suede, and leather layers in ashen slate, obsidian, and thunder blue
- The pair drops Holiday 2025 for $190.
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Without a shadow of a doubt, the Air Max 95 is one of Nike's most iconic silhouettes. Designed by Sergio Lozano in, you guessed it, 1995, the sneaker famously drew inspiration from the human body – the layered side panels mimicking muscle fibers, the lacing system resembling a rib cage, and the midsole calling to mind a spine. And even though it’s turning 30 this year, its design has pretty much remained exactly the same. If you’re looking for a pair to add to your rotation, make sure you don’t miss the Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Obsidian.
This Air Max 95 is destined to be a future classic. Working on top of a breezy mesh base, the sidewalls are wrapped in netting and dripped out in the silhouette’s classic suede and leather layers, this time in ashen slate, obsidian, and thunder blue hues.
Thick rope laces tie everything together for a rugged edge, while the legendary “Air Max” logo is embroidered proudly on the tongue. The classic Swoosh is stitched onto the lateral heel in Light Smoke Grey, and all of this rests on top of a blacked-out midsole.
What makes this midsole special is the Big Bubble design. Originally, the Air unit in the heel of the Air Max 95 was larger compared to modern-day releases. Fast forward to today, and the Beaverton brand has brought back that design, starting with the famed Neon colorway.
The Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Obsidian is set to drop during Holiday 2025 via Nike and select retailers, both online and in-store, for $190. For your best shot at securing a pair, make sure you download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
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Adam Cheung is a writer and editor who specialises in sneakers and streetwear. Over the past few years, he's curated features and guides for everyone from Burberry to Nike. Often travelling between the UK and Hong Kong, don't be too surprised if you find Adam anywhere else around the world taking street photography or feasting on the local delicacies.
