The Nike Air Max 95 SE “Black Light Smoke Grey” Goes Heavy in Gorpcore

Nike keeps finding new ways to stretch the classic Air Max 95 without straying too far from the formula. This latest Air Max 95 SE sticks with the familiar black-to-grey gradient but swaps in thick toggle laces that run well past the tongue, giving the Big Bubble AM95 a tougher, more utilitarian edge than the standard model.

The upper is deliberately restrained, similar to the OG colourways. Smoke grey details replace the usual flashes of colour across the lace loops and visible Air units, making the extended lacing the only real focal point. It’s a subtle tweak, but one that lands at a time when technical styling continues to influence everyday footwear without tipping into full trail territory.

The highlight is none other than the extended toggle laces along with the ripstop textile upper. This setup is widely more renowned in outdoor-focused footwear than lifestyle sneakers, so this AM95 rework is a welcome sight if you’re a fan of both cultures.

That approach also says plenty about where the Air Max 95 sits in 2026. The return of the original Big Bubble tooling has already satisfied purists, leaving Nike free to experiment around the edges rather than reinvent the silhouette outright. Hybrid editions, new constructions and now small design interventions like this keep the rotation moving, proving the 95 no longer needs anniversary hype to stay relevant. The Air Max 95 SE “Black Light Smoke Grey” edition has already surfaced through overseas retailers, with a wider release expected to follow soon.