Rumors about Nike SB releasing their take on the Air Max 95 have slowly solidified over the last six months.. Today, we have a look at a special-edition pair of their version, in partnership with Eric Koston and arriving late 2025.
Eric Koston is one of the most legendary skaters in the world, an essential part of the history of the sport, as well as Nike’s SB division. Koston joined the team back in 2007 after departing from Lakai, he had several pairs of the Dunk Low before Nike released his first signature model, the Koston 1, in 2011. Several more pro models would release in the years to follow, some pushing the boundaries of what a skate shoe was, like the Koston 3 Hyperfeel, which incorporated a Flyknit ankle collar borrowed from soccer shoes.
Koston has also been apart of several crossover releases under the Nike banner. The first of these releases was his Nike SB x Air Jordan 1 Low in navy blue in 2019, followed by another UNC pair a few years later. Now, Koston is lending his name to the upcoming SB Air Max 95. His take on the classic runner-turned-skate shoe borrows the fan-favorite “Michigan” color scheme. The look starts with a Summit White shade for the top half of the shoe, changing to obsidian blue for the shoe’s lower wavy sections, using a mix of suede, nubuck, and leather. Yellow accents make up the tongues, branding, and Air bubbles, while his name replaces the Air Max branding on the right tongue.
ERIC KOSTON X NIKE SB AIR MAX 95 RELEASE INFORMATION
The upcoming Air Max 95 from the Nike SB team has not been announced yet, but pairs are expected to arrive late in 2025, including Eric Koston’s special-edition pair. Dressed in Obsidian navy blue with yellow accents, pairs will likely be available through Nike’S SNKRS app and select retailers, with a price tag of $190.
Eric Koston x Nike SB Air Max 95
Color: Obsidian/Speed Yellow-Midnight Navy-Summit White
Style Code: HQ8492-400
Release Date: Holiday 2025
Price: $190
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