Air Max 95: An iconic Nike collection
The Nike Air Max 95 is an iconic shoe from the Nike brand that was first introduced to the market in 1995. It was designed by the famous designer Sergio Lozano and quickly became an icon in the world of trainers . Here is his story.
It all started in… 1994!
Despite its name Air Max 95 , its designer Sergio Lozano began to imagine this future trainer jewel in 1994. New designer for the swoosh brand collaborating on the creation of shoes dedicated to tennis, he was responsible that year for designing a model dedicated to running, a sport on the rise while basketball lost its appeal. His mission was to create a running shoe that would combine style and performance to regain the interest of running enthusiasts in the Beaverton firm.
Lozano then began to think and began to draw inspiration from soil erosion caused by rain. He made a first sketch with striations similar to those found in the Grand Canyon. Same inspiration as Salehe Bembury for the creation of the New Balance 2002R Peace Be The Journey . However, this first design of the AM 95 did not please Nike .
The designer therefore racks his brain a little more and finally finds his answer in anatomy books, attracted by the correlation between the construction of the human body and the design of the product. The Nike Air Max 95 for men therefore takes its appearance from the ribs, vertebrae, muscles, and skin of the human body. The Nike team is not convinced of this design. However, Lozano, motivated by his admiration for Tinker Hatfield, the famous designer of the Jordan 4 , from the Air Jordan line, sees his project through to the end.
The first pair of Air Max 95 women's trainers was released in 1995 in gray, black and neon tones, and displayed a layering of materials on its upper, which still makes this pair of Nike sneakers unique today. Sergio Lozano took doubly risks since the color gray was not very popular on shoes at that time. However, it will be a winning bet for the Nike firm , because this model will be an immediate success upon its release, and remains almost 30 years later, one of the most popular models from the trainer leader among sneakerheads.
The characteristics of the Air Max 95: A unique trainer
When we dive deeper into the design of this Nike shoe , we can then realize the ingenuity of this 95 Air Max . Its lacing system is reminiscent of ribs, its outsole is inspired by the shape of the spine and its suede and mesh upper represent muscle fibers. This bold inspiration required an upper made from multiple layers of synthetic suede. However, the shoe's colors proved just as iconic as its creative inspiration.
Released in multiple colors since its creation, this pair of Nike trainers is as much a women's trainer as a men's trainer . From pink to black to neon green, the combinations of the Air Max 95 sneaker are endless. Today, this shoe is one of our bestsellers , just like the TNs , thanks in particular to the Air Max 95 Anatomy of Air or the Air Max 95 Corteiz collection. For men, we recommend the Air Max 95 Next Nature Black or the Corteiz Air Max 95 , in its Sequoia color. In rather feminine tones, think of the Air Max 95 Anatomy of Air or the Air Max 95 Corteiz Pink .
How does the Air Max 95 size?
If the Nike Air Max 95 is in such high demand, then it is important to choose the right size for an optimal fit to the foot. This trainer is known for running large. We therefore recommend that you take a size or half a size smaller than your usual size. To be sure, click here to access the Nike size guide!