A Nike Air Max Fit for the Michael Jordan of Skating
Nike's Air Max 95 shoe isn’t just getting a skateboarding twist, it’s getting the Eric Koston treatment.
The Eric Koston x Nike SB Air Max 95 sneaker blends Air Max heritage with skate shoe-ready upgrades from one of the greatest to ever do it.
Visually, the Nike SB Air Max 95 shoe stays true to the original’s DNA with ribbed side panels, full-length Air, and that signature gradient. But it also nods to Koston’s archive.
The Obsidian and Midnight Navy upper, punched up with Speed Yellow accents, subtly recalls the Koston 3 Hyperfeel “Numbers” colorway. Hairy suede overlays and layered mesh textures feel SB-approved, while a custom “Koston” tag and Thai script on the heel make it personal.
If you know skateboarding, you know Eric Koston. Known for his technical mastery and street-level influence, he’s long been called the Michael Jordan of skating. (Although, it must be noted that is a contested title).
Since 2009, Koston’s delivered some of Nike SB’s most respected silhouettes like the Koston 1, Koston 2, and the Hyperfeel Koston 3.
Now he’s back, this time reworking Sergio Lozano’s anatomical icon, the Air Max 95, into a fully skateable sneaker. Thanks to Nike SB, this version gets reinforced padding and updated insoles for better grip and impact protection.
The sneaker joins Nike’s ongoing 30th anniversary celebration of the Air Max 95, a year that’s already delivered raw denim Levi’s collabs and some unexpected partnerships.
Basically, if you're into Air Max 95s, this year you're eating good.
Expect the Eric Koston x Nike SB Air Max 95 to release this holiday season for $190 on Nike's website. Plus, there are more Nike SB Air Max 95s rumored to be in the pipeline.
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