Nike Gives the Air Max 95 a Hiking Boot Makeover for February 2026

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Price: $190Style Code: IQ1662-045Release Date: February 19, 2026

  • The Nike Air Max 95 hiking boot edition leans into the silhouette's late-1990s outdoor lineage, when Sergio Lozano's layered upper drew directly from trail and hiking boot panel design.
  • The pair drops a seamless construction with debossed lines mimicking the shoe's usual layering, paired with metal d-ring eyelets riveted into the upper for a rugged twist.
  • Rope laces complete the boot-inspired transition while a subtle blue Air bag underfoot anchors the all-black build, deepening Nike's long history of ACG-influenced AM95 colorways.
Nike Gives the Air Max 95 a Hiking Boot Makeover for February 2026

Nike’s Air max 95 has seen a ton of coverage in the last year, due to the model’s anniversary in 2025. Still, the Swoosh is keeping things interesting, like their forthcoming boot-inspired take on the retro runner, coming in February.

Nike has long drawn inspiration from hiking and outdoor footwear, blending rugged design cues with street-ready performance. In the late 1990s, this influence became especially clear with the Air Max 95, whose layered upper echoed the panels of trail and hiking boots while prioritizing durability and support. The silhouette’s thick outsole, lace loops, and gradient construction gave it a tougher, more technical look than earlier Air Max models. Over the years, Nike expanded on this approach with ACG-inspired colorways, boot-style materials, and winterized editions, helping the Air Max 95 evolve into a crossover icon that bridges outdoor utility and sneaker culture.

This season, the Swoosh is taking another stab at an outdoor-inspired take on the Air Max 95. This pair leans even further into details and constructions applied to outdoor footwear, cementing this as one of the sturdiest, rugged AM95s yet. The new look comes with a seamless upper, using debossed lines to give the appearance of the model’s layered construction. This is paired with a reworked lacing system, now using metal d-ring eyelets riveted into the upper for a rugged look. Rope laces are used to complete this boot-inspired transition, while a subtle blue Air bag under the heel completes the look.

NIKE AIR MAX 95 BOOT RELEASE INFORMATION

Nike’s new take on the Air Max 95 has not been officially announced for release yet, but rumors point to its arrival on February 19th, 2026. Dressed in all black, this pair features a seamless construction for its layered upper and metal d-rings for a lacing system. Pairs will be available from both Nike and select retailers, surprisingly carrying the usual $190 price tag.

Nike Air Max 95
Color: Black/Off-Noir-Metallic Silver
Style Code: IQ1662-045
Release Date: February 19th, 2026
Price: $190

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