The Big Bubble tooling brings a whole new feel to the Air Max 95. I am a basketball guy so the updated models gave me Kobe protro vibes. Classic shoes, with an updated build. You can’t go wrong with the OG 95 Neons, and with a revamped body they returned better than ever. Let’s take a look.
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Model |
Nike Air Max 95 OG “Neon” Big Bubble |
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Colorway |
Black/Neon Yellow-Anthracite-Light Graphite |
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Style Code |
HM4740-001 (men’s) |
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Release Date |
March 5, 2026 (restocked Aug 12, 2026) |
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Retail Price |
$190 (adult) |
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Sizing |
Full family (men’s, W, GS, PS, TD) |
Where Can You Buy the Nike Air Max 95 ‘Neon’ Big Bubble?
The Nike Air Max 95 ‘Neon’ Big Bubble released March 5, 2026 for $190 and restocked in August, available via Nike SNKRS and select retailers.
After a limited 2025 run of around 10,000 pairs, the full-family rollout and August restock made it far easier to grab. It sits at retail more like a core Nike release than a hyped drop.
What Makes the Nike Air Max 95 ‘Neon’ Big Bubble Stand Out?
The Big Bubble stands out for its oversized OG-style Air unit, paired with the classic grey gradient upper and neon accents true to 1995.
The restored tooling gives the heel and forefoot windows a larger profile than the scaled-down retros Nike ran for two decades. Between the rib-shaped eyelets, black midsole, and volt hits, it leans into bold design few runners match, closer to a statement pair like the Foamposite.
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What’s the Story Behind the Air Max 95 ‘Neon’?
The Air Max 95 was designed by Sergio Lozano around human anatomy and nature, and nearly got rejected by Nike execs before becoming a ’90s icon.
Lozano shaped the eyelets like ribs, the midsole like a spine, and the grey gradient after watching rain erode layers of earth in Oregon. Execs pushed back on the hidden Swoosh and black midsole, both of which became signatures.
Should You Buy the Nike Air Max 95 ‘Neon’ Big Bubble?
If you’ve ever wanted the definitive Neon 95, this is the one, it’s the most OG-accurate version in decades and you can get it at retail.
Reviewers praise its faithfulness to the original, with comfort landing a notch below newer Nike runners and a few purists nitpicking the stitching. For the closest thing to a 1995 pair without grail pricing, it is tough to beat.
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This story was originally published September 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM.
