After the release of two gradient-fade Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble colorways to kick off the model’s 30th anniversary remastered campaign, Nike will soon release a third style of the retro sneaker with the classic grayscale paneling.
Following the return of the original “Neon” iteration and a reissue of the Kim Kardashian-endorsed Pink Foam pair, the Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble will soon be rereleased in Bright Mandarin. As its nickname suggests, the sneaker’s standout color is a vibrant orange shade which appears on the plumper-than-usual Air units, the black-bordered mini Swoosh logo, eyelets, tongue branding and outsole. The color placement is a recipe that has been used on some of the Air Max 95’s most popular looks, and judging by the early reception to this Bright Mandarin pair, the upcoming release will continue the trend.
Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble Bright Mandarin (lateral).
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News of a Bright Mandarin Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble emerged shortly following the arrival of the Neon reissue. Debuted by Corey Populus, founder of Los Angeles streetwear label Circulate, further teasers for the Bright Mandarin pair came courtesy of designer Veneda Carter.
The founder of her eponymous accessory brand shared the style on Instagram in early April and later posted photos wearing the Corteiz x Nike Air Max 95 Honey Black and the recently revived Air Max Craze. Carter then announced Monday that she has a forthcoming collaboration with Nike of her own on the way.
The Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble was introduced in March and is Nike’s attempt at making the modern-day retro versions of the 30-year-old running sneaker closely match the originals from 1995. Key changes include visible Air units that are larger than they’ve been since the 2000s era and a revamped silhouette with a roomier toe box.
The updates have largely been well received by those in the industry; Kith founder Ronnie Fieg in April stated on X that the change “actually makes a huge difference when wearing, both visibly and physically” and called it a “big win for Nike.”
As of publishing, the new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble sneaker is slated to be released June 6 for a retail price of $180. The colorway has a SKU of HM4740-005 and its full colorway is “Black/Cool Grey/White/Bright Mandarin.” It’s expected to be available from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Nike Sportswear stockists globally.
Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble Bright Mandarin (pair).
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Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble Bright Mandarin (top).
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Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble Bright Mandarin (heel).
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Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble Bright Mandarin (sole).
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