Nike: First Look at Nike SB's Upgraded Air Max 95 Collaboration Coming Out This Year

Early first looks at one of the year's most anticipated sneakers, the Nike SB x Air Max 95 , have arrived and they offer both a peek behind the curtain at the design process and a glimpse at the final retail version. A video of a Nike SB x Air Max 95 weartest sample was first shared by @Hobofett360 on X. As is often the case with weartest samples, the sneaker is presented in a mostly all black colorway, save for a fully white midsole and outsole. Although the clip is brief, it offers the best look yet at upgrades made to the retro 1995 running sneaker, which is getting a 30th anniversary celebration this year. More from Footwear News The Best Nike Sneakers Releasing in April Nike and Togethxr Continue Partnership With New 'Everyone Watches Women's Sports' Apparel Collection The most notable change visible in the video is a revamped outsole traction pattern using an aggressive herringbone tread in place of the traditional bottoms, which feature a considerably smoother rubber. The shoe also appears to use a thicker shoelace than standard Nike Air Max 95s. Further expected changes include an updated upper with improved padding, similar to what Nike SB executed on its Air Jordan 4 collaboration . Shortly after the weartest sample unboxing surfaced, a first look at one of the Nike SB x Air Max 95's retail colorways made the rounds. The "Cactus Flower" colorway features a white, gray and black suede gradient with magenta accents and a gum rubber outsole. Its toe includes an embroidered mini Swoosh logo, while the heel dons a printed Nike SB emblem. Based on the images, it's not yet clear if the Nike SB collaboration features the Air Max 95's new-and-improved "Big Bubble" treatment , which will debut on the upcoming "Neon" retro. Nike SB x Air Max 95 'Cactus Flower' (lateral). @attaprebound In addition to the "Cactus Flower" colorway pictured here, there are reports that a second Nike SB x Air Max 95 will be released this year. According to Sneaker Market RO, a collaboration with pro skater and longtime Nike SB member Eric Koston will launch in a "Obsidian/Speed Yellow/Midnight Navy/Navy/Summit White/White" colorway. As of now, the Nike SB x Air Max 95 "Cactus Flower" sneaker is expected to be released on Sept. 30, but it's possible the date could change between now and then. The collaboration has a SKU of HF7545-100 and its full colorway is "Summit White/Cactus Flower/Photon Dust/Cool Grey/Black/Gum Yellow." Readers can expect more details on the Nike SB x Air Max 95 in the coming months. Nike SB x Air Max 95 'Cactus Flower' (heel). @attaprebound Best of Footwear News Allen Iverson's Reebok Deal: The Details of His Lifetime Contract NBA All-Star Weekend's Most Iconic Sneakers of All Time Super Bowl Halftime Show Shoes Through the Years: From Michael Jackson's Loafers to Rihanna's MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Sneakers Sign up for FN's Newsletter . For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .