What a week for zippered sneakers. Looking at our home page right now, you’ll see several different styles of zippered shoes from Nike. Our final addition for the day is a retro of the Air Max 95Z or Zip, reportedly returning this holiday season with some smooth suede colorways.
Around the year 2000, Nike was experimenting with some wild new design choices in their running sneakers. Many of these trials were a part of their Alpha Project series, which presented some bold and unique designs to the world of running shoes. One of their most frequent additions to a shoe was the use of zippered shrouds, which covered the entire lacing system and kept it locked down, preventing laces accidentally untying. The trend was predominantly presented through the Air Max Sunder and Craze models, but in 2001, the concept was adapted to an already immensely popular shoe, the Air Max 95.
Sergio Lozano’s iconic Air Max 95 design has been on a hot streak so far this year, with Nike releasing a reengineered Big Bubble version to celebrate thirty years of the shoe. Now, it appears the Swoosh is ready to retro a semi-forgotten style of the sneaker, its AM 95Z variant. The pairs, as you can probably see, add the zippered shroud across the lacing system, which remains intact but simply hidden inside for a cleaner version of the iconic wavy model. Two colorways have surfaced for this first-ever retro, one in “Loyal Blue” with dark brown soles and orange accents, and another triple black style with dark grey accents.
NIKE AIR MAX 95 ZIP RELEASE INFORMATION
Nike’s revival of their Air Max 95 Zip does not have a release date yet, but is currently expected to arrive sometime during the holiday 2025 season. Featuring a zippered lace shroud and plenty of suede in its construction, pairs will be available in “Loyal Blue” and black colorways from both Nike and select retailers. The price tag for this release is expected to be set at $210.
Nike Air Max 95 Zip “Loyal Blue”
Style Code: IM0695-400
Release Date: 2025
Price: $210
Nike Air Max 95 Zip “Black”
Style Code: IM0695-001
Release Date: 2025
Price: $210
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