Nike Air Max 95 “Sundial”: Old-School Cool Meets Crazy Sunset Colors
By Waleed — June 20, 2025 — Lifestyle & Fashion
Okay, so the Nike Air Max 95? It’s a legend. Seriously.
These shoes turned 30 this year! To celebrate, Nike dropped a new version called the “Sundial.” It’s not just re-releasing the old shoe, it’s taking that classic ’90s look and blasting it with some seriously bright, beautiful colors. Think of it like giving your grandpa’s cool leather jacket a fresh, wild paint job.
What Do They Look Like? Fire!
First thing you notice? The colors. They fade together like a real sunset. Deep, burnt orange up top melts into a bright, almost hot pink down below. This wild color hits the big Nike swoosh, the bits where the laces go through, and the tongue label. It pops big time against the main parts of the shoe, which are simple black mesh and cool grey suede panels. But wait, the fun bits are inside:
- Mismatched Insoles: Look inside one shoe, bright pink! Look inside the other – fiery orange! It’s a little playful surprise.
- Pink Air Bubbles: The famous big air pockets? Yeah, they GLOW bright pink now! You can see them so clearly through the windows in the hall.
- Cool Textures: Those grey side panels are soft suede, and they have ribbed lines, like the original design was inspired by muscles or something. Neat detail!
The Big Deal: The Air Bubbles Are Back (And Better!)
The “Sundial” isn’t just pretty. It’s got some old-school tech made new. Remember those huge air bubbles from the very first Air Max 95s? Nike brought them back! They were kinda fragile back in the 90s, though. This time? Nike made them tougher. So you get that awesome, bouncy feel and the super cool look of the giant bubbles, but now they can handle walking around today without cracking. It’s the best of the old and the new.
Collector Alert: Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
This “Sundial” colorway is part of Nike’s big 30th birthday party for the Air Max 95. They’ve been dropping other special “Big Bubble” versions too (like “Neon” and “Mandarin”). The “Sundial” is a limited run, meaning they only made a certain number. That makes them super hot for sneaker collectors right away. It even comes in a special old-school-looking box. This isn’t just a shoe; it’s a piece of sneaker history, wrapped up in crazy sunset colors.
Who’s Gonna Love These?
These “Sundial” kicks are screaming for:
- Air Max Fanatics: People who know every detail about these shoes and love the history.
- Bold Dressers: If you like your shoes to stand out and make people look, these are for you.
- Comfort Seekers: They look retro, but that Big Bubble tech means they feel great to walk in.
- Sneaker Investors: People who know limited Nikes can sometimes be worth more later.
Why Are They Cool? More Than Just Hype.
Yeah, they’re hyped. But the “Sundial” is special because:
- It’s Real Old-School: They didn’t just copy the old bubble; they brought it back properly and made it stronger.
- The Colors WORK: That sunset fade isn’t cheesy; it looks awesome and natural.
- Fun Surprises: The mismatched insoles and glowing pink bubbles? Those are just cool little details that make you smile when you see them.
It shows Nike can respect its past while still making something fresh and exciting. These are retro shoes turned way, way up.
(Picture from Nike!)
References: Nike
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