Air Max 95 Big Bubble Palace

The Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Palace is the result of a collaboration between Nike and the London-based brand Palace Skateboards, reimagining the classic Air Max 95 silhouette with a distinct nod to street and skateboarding aesthetics. This is one of the brand’s most significant collaborations with Nike, particularly given Palace’s previous projects, which over the years have primarily involved other partners. In this version, the classic mid-90s design serves as the foundation for a reinterpretation inspired by London street culture.The color scheme features a transition from metallic silver at the forefoot to deep black near the heel, though the application deviates from the standard gradient seen on the Air Max 95. The surface of the panels resembles a spray-painted effect, creating irregular tonal transitions and giving the silhouette a more raw character. The variety of finishes, ranging from slightly glossy sections to more matte elements, highlights the layered construction of the upper and enhances the visual effect inspired by spray painting.The upper is made from a combination of mesh and synthetic panels with varied textures, which are responsible for maintaining the shape and distinctive layout of the model. The layered arrangement of the panels remains consistent with the original design, but the materials used and their finishes give the whole a more technical and raw look.Cushioning is provided by the Air system visible in the sole, in this version as the Big Bubble variant, which increases the volume of the gas unit and its visual presence. The placement of the air units supports pressure distribution, while the rubber outsole with its distinctive tread pattern ensures traction and stability.The most distinctive element of this model, however, is the context of the collaboration with Palace. The design departs from the classic approach to the Air Max 95, replacing smooth color transitions with an effect inspired by graffiti and skate culture. The visible Palace branding and the way the panels are finished point to a direct reference to the street aesthetic that has defined the brand for years.The model retains the characteristic Air Max 95 construction while introducing a distinctly different approach to materials and visual design through the collaboration.