Nike and Division St. Rework the Air Max 95 with a Forest-Inspired Pack

The Nike Air Max 95 is one of those sneakers that don’t need an introduction. It has carried weight since 1995, and every year it finds new ways to stay relevant. The latest Division Street x Nike “Ducks Of A Feather” collaboration taps into the AM95 legacy while shifting the focus away from loud colour blocking and into something more grounded. This release connects closely to Oregon’s identity, specifically the floor design of the Matthew Knight Arena.

Oregon Ducks x Nike Air Max 95 “Lumber Yard” | IQ3988-001

Rather than leaning on the usual green and yellow, the Division St. x Nike Air Max 95 “Lumber Yard” builds its look around the forests of the Pacific Northwest. The signature layered upper arrives in rich brown gradient tones, each panel finished with a woodgrain texture that mimics cut timber. It’s a small detail, but it completely changes how the shoe reads in hand.

The materials follow through with the theme. Soft suede runs across the upper, adding depth and variation between each layer. Darker shades settle into the midsole and Air units, keeping the palette consistent from top to bottom. A wooden hangtag and carved branding elements push the concept further without feeling forced. The “DOAF” branding on the tongue and sockliner stays true to the Beaverton-based brand’s affiliation with the Oregon Ducks.

Oregon Ducks x Nike Air Max 95 “The Woods” | IQ3986-300

The “Woods” colourway flips the palette into mossy greens. The gradient upper stays true to the Air Max 95 DNA, but the hairy suede gives it a more organic finish. It almost feels like the texture of the forest itself, especially with subtle tonal shifts across each panel. Bright green accents on the eyelets and Swoosh bring back a hint of classic Air Max energy.

Underfoot, both pairs keep the familiar visible Air cushioning setup. The structure stays true to Sergio Lozano’s original design, with that layered build inspired by human anatomy still doing the heavy lifting visually.

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The project draws inspiration from the court design inside Oregon’s Matthew Knight Arena, created by Tinker Hatfield. That tribute brings together basketball history, natural landscape, and Nike’s design language, giving the pack a deeper sense of purpose beyond a typical colour update. Both Division St. x Nike Air Max 95 colourways will debut at Flight Club locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami on Saturday, March 21st, before landing on GOAT starting Air Max Day on Thursday, March 26th.