Kicks : Nike Air Max 95 – Bright Mandarin – April 2011

Nike Sportswear has employed the Bright Mandarin shade of orange on a number of retro runners this spring, and with two different Air Max 24/7s offering their own grey/white/orange mix, it seems only right to include the immortal Nike Air Max 95 in this discussion.  This upcoming pair of Ninety-Fives offers a slightly modified take on the classic grey-dient including a black mesh layer that converges into the aforementioned shade of orange on the eyelets.  Proof that not all black and orange kicks have to look like a jack-o-lantern, these new Air Max 95s are slated to hit select NSW retailers during the first week of April.
Style: 609048-103
Color: White/Bright Mandarin-Neutral Grey

Kicks : Nike Air Max 95 – Anthracite – Photo Blue – Green Apple – White

The Air Max 95 and ‘gradient’ isn’t a pairing you’d see that often, but take note, because it seems to work quite nicely here. Check out these new 95s in Anthracite, Photo Blue, Green Apple, and White; the upper color-blocking isn’t anything new, as the classic grey-to-white color scheme is the predominant feature of this sick new release, but check out the Max Air unit and the sweet blue-green gradient that emanates an aura like a tropical lagoon. Add in some dotted, roped laces and you’ve got a pair of ninety-fives that you just can’t say no to. What are your opinions on the gradient? A nice addition or out of place? Check out the detailed images below and cop a pair now over at UK’s JDSports.