Nike Air Max 95 – Metallic Silver / Black Mesh Athletic Sneakers

Nike Air Max 95

Light against dark, reflective against absorbing — the Nike Air Max 95 in Metallic Silver and Black is the most materially sophisticated colourway in the range. Metallic silver is not a colour in the conventional sense: it is a surface quality. Where standard grey diffuses light evenly across its surface, metallic silver reflects it directionally — shifting in intensity as the angle of light changes, registering differently in natural daylight than under artificial light, and reading with a depth and dimensionality that flat colours cannot replicate. Against a black mesh base — a material that absorbs rather than reflects light — the metallic silver accent operates with maximum effect. The opposition is not simply chromatic but physical: two materials behaving in completely opposite ways under the same light source, creating a visual dynamic that changes as the wearer moves through different environments.

Key Features

• Layered mesh upper in Metallic Silver with Black accent detailing
• Metallic silver and black — the most materially sophisticated and light-reactive colourway in the AM95 range
• Metallic silver is a surface quality, not a flat colour — it reflects light directionally and shifts in intensity across different lighting environments
• Black mesh base absorbs light; metallic silver accent reflects it — a physical opposition that creates a visual dynamic unique to this colourway
• The interaction between the two materials reads differently in natural daylight, indoor lighting, and low light — a colourway that changes character with its environment
• Visible Air Max unit in the heel — full-length visible Air cushioning, a landmark feature of the AM95
• Multi-layer mesh construction provides breathability and structure simultaneously
• Foam midsole with Max Air heel unit for responsive, cushioned comfort
• Rubber waffle outsole for durable traction and a clean AM95 profile
• Extended sizing available: EU 35–47

Styling Tips

Metallic silver and black is one of the most versatile and environment-responsive colourways in the range — it reads differently depending on the lighting context, which means it works across a wider range of settings than most other colourways. All-black is the strongest base: it extends the black of the upper through the rest of the look and gives the metallic silver accent maximum visibility and contrast. Charcoal and dark grey tones work in a similar way. For a more elevated approach, introduce other metallic or reflective elements in the outfit — a silver watch, a reflective jacket, or a metallic accessory — to build on the material language of the shoe. Avoid warm or earthy tones, which work against the cool, precise temperature of the metallic silver. This colourway suits smart casual and elevated streetwear contexts as well as standard athletic styling — the metallic finish gives it a register that goes beyond purely sport-functional footwear.

Sizing

Available in EU sizes 35 to 47. Runs true to size. For a relaxed fit, we recommend sizing up half a size.