An Eric Koston-Themed Nike SB Air Max 95 Is Coming
Name: Eric Koston x Nike SB Air Max 95Colorway: Obsidian/Speed Yellow/Midnight Navy/Summit WhiteSKU: HQ8492-400MSRP: $190 USDRelease Date: Holiday 2025Where to Buy: NikeSkateboarding legend Eric Koston has remained one of Nike SB's most prominent figures for well over a decade. From fronting campaigns to presenting high-powered footwear collaborations and even leading his own signature shoe line, Koston continues to play a key role in guiding the division.One storyline involving the Nike SB team that we've kept a close eye on is its skate-oriented version of the Air Max 95 that is en route for the model's 30th anniversary. We previewed a sample of the lead "Cactus Flower" colorway and now have an in-hand preview of an "Obsidian/Speed Yellow" take on the shoe dedicated to Koston. In addition to modifications made for skaters, the sneaker's University of Michigan-esque colorway sees "koston" branding visible at the right shoe's tongue tag and Nike SB callouts at the heel and outsole. The shoe also features Thai script that translates to "Nike" at the lateral toe, nodding to Koston's birthplace of Thailand.At the time of writing, neither Eric Koston nor the Nike SB team have indicated when their collaborative take on the SB version of the Air Max 95 will be dropping. Stay tuned for updates, including official images of the kicks, as we currently expect this pair to drop by the end of the year via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $190 USD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yyt_Snkrs (@yyt_snkrs)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Name: Eric Koston x Nike SB Air Max 95
Colorway: Obsidian/Speed Yellow/Midnight Navy/Summit White
SKU: HQ8492-400
MSRP: $190 USD
Release Date: Holiday 2025
Where to Buy: Nike
Skateboarding legend Eric Koston has remained one of Nike SB's most prominent figures for well over a decade. From fronting campaigns to presenting high-powered footwear collaborations and even leading his own signature shoe line, Koston continues to play a key role in guiding the division.
One storyline involving the Nike SB team that we've kept a close eye on is its skate-oriented version of the Air Max 95 that is en route for the model's 30th anniversary. We previewed a sample of the lead "Cactus Flower" colorway and now have an in-hand preview of an "Obsidian/Speed Yellow" take on the shoe dedicated to Koston. In addition to modifications made for skaters, the sneaker's University of Michigan-esque colorway sees "koston" branding visible at the right shoe's tongue tag and Nike SB callouts at the heel and outsole. The shoe also features Thai script that translates to "Nike" at the lateral toe, nodding to Koston's birthplace of Thailand.
At the time of writing, neither Eric Koston nor the Nike SB team have indicated when their collaborative take on the SB version of the Air Max 95 will be dropping. Stay tuned for updates, including official images of the kicks, as we currently expect this pair to drop by the end of the year via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $190 USD.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
