The original Black/Grey/Volt colorway of the Nike Air Max 95 has been copied over to countless other Nike models over the last seventeen years, but like how a suit is tailored to one distinct person, so does Black/Grey/Volt fit perfectly for the Air Max 95. Even when the colorway is slightly reshuffled, it still looks amazing, and this Black/Volt colorway which has been previewed on Sneaker News before has garnered some positive reaction (and rightfully so). Sneaker News dropped the release date for these (detailed below), but you can get them right now a month in advance over at UK’s JDSports after you check out the new gallery below.
Nike Air Max 95
Black/Black-White-Volt
609048-090
02/18/12
$150
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Nike Sportswear’s philosophy is that all sneakerheads should have multiple pairs of Air Max 1s, Air Max 90s, and Air Max 95s in their rotations. Most, if not all sneakerheads and Sneaker News readers can boast a nice stash of Air Max classics in their sneaker closets, and based on this new release over at JDSports, it’s about to receive a new member. Check out this new colorway of Obsidian, White, and Dusty Purple; it features the perfect mix of blue tones, utilizing the gradient scheme to perfection – there is no better way to colorize an Air Max 95 than with fading stripes. You can get ‘em now if you head over to JDSports (and there only, they’ve got an exclusive on it), so check out the full angles before you do and let us know what you think of this new release.
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A look back through the history of JD Sports-exclusive Nike Air Max 95s reveals a distinct trend. The vast majority of these colorways are dark, many black, and most featuring at least one shade of blue. These new JD-onlys fit right in that category with a modified gradient that goes from black to light grey and back again, top to bottom. In the middle, you’ll see just the slightest hint of the vivid blue shade that reappears on the outsole for a hidden appeal that matches the colorway’s stealthy vibe that’s finished off by a bit of red restricted to the lace-ticking. JD Sports has deals on both UK and worldwide shipping in time for the holiday shopping season, and that’s the only place you’ll be able to get these.
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When a new colorway of an Air Max 95 rolls around, it always garners a ton of attention. We all know what the shoe looks like, and it’s been around for over a quarter-century, but that’s just the nature of ‘the icon’ – it demands attention. Air Max 95s definitely fall in the category of ‘sneaker icon’, so even when a rather simple color combination surfaces, like this new Black/Crystal Blue, we find ourselves intrigued, as if we don’t know what to expect – like turning to the next page of a thrilling suspense novel. These are definitely worth the attention (it’s got that Air Penny effect), and JDSports has them available now (exclusive to them), so take a look below and let us know what you think.
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If there’s one thing that England’s JD Sports does better than any other European retailer, it’s exclusive colorways for classic runners that stop just short of being labeled ‘collaborations’. The latest Only-at-JDs are the epitome of the above referenced trend, a Nike Air Max 95 that prominently features dark shades of blue. This one’s just a single lighter shade away from drawing comparisons to the legndary Stash-authored releases from the mid/late ’00s, the kind of look that’s sure to draw its fair share of passionate sneakerheads and casual buyers alike. Click through for additional images and get yours from the only place that has them: JD Sports.
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Any sneakerhead worth his salt is by now familiar with the original Nike Air Max 95 and its signature white-grey-black gradient, but have you noticed some of the other more popular blocking patterns in recent months? You still get plenty of reverse grey-dients and the occasional totally novel approach, but one pattern that’s become more popular is applying a tonal look with a single tier adding some kind of one-degree contrast. It can be a darker suede hue on one tier as was the case with the ‘Shades of Brown’ edition, or a sharp change in gloss as is the case with this new Obsidian release. They’re blocked just like the black/Iguana joints that, just like this pair, are exclusive to England’s JD Sports. Click through to see more angles and let us know which is your favorite ‘style’ of AM95s.
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Nike Sportswear has expanded its casually-oriented lifestyle offerings alongside the ever-growing array of retro runs, leaving a couple of former staples lacking the same kind of attention they got, say, five years ago. Much like the Vandal, the Nike Court Force High has been relegated to occasional playing time in recent years, but this new white and grey getup proves there’s still plenty of life left in this hightop classic. There’s never been a Court Force quite like this before but they feel familiar with colorblocking that accentuates the ’80s-era lines on this immediate predecessor to the recently revived Sky Force ’88. These are another JD Sports exclusive Court Force colorway; would you be interested in a wider variety if they were readily available stateside?
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The Air Classic ‘Big Window’ is one of those overlooked Nike Air Max models in the United States, but gets a nice amount of attention overseas (as do other non year-designated Air Maxes). Of course, the States has seen some great releases, like the Stash x Nike Air Classic BW from the Artist Series (some regard it as one of the greatest Nike collaborations of all time), and of course, the original Persian Violet colorway. Not exactly an attempt to ‘rub it in’, but JDSports has another exclusive release of a Euro-speciality – the Nike Air Classic BW in this new white/black/blue colorway (*Insert rage-face meme here*). More shots available for you below, so take a look and let us know what you think.
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