Nike SB’s Air Max 95 “Koston Obsidian” — First Look

Originally posted on TransWorld SKATEboarding
By Blair Alley | Last updated Oct 22, 2025 2:05 PM ET

Dave from Bluetile always keeping us up to date on the new shoe drops with these high-quality unboxing/first looks. Congrats on Bluetile's new location in Charleston, South Carolina. Support your local skateshops y'all! Stop by Bluetile next time you're in SC, you can check out the Hootie and the Blowfish plaque on the sidewalk while you're there. For real.

Available November 1 for $190 US.

Purple box, Koston on the tongue. Thai writing on the toe. A bit of hairy suede. A couple extra lace color options. Pretty much same details as the last SB Air Max 95, but with different materials.

Your local shop may be doing a raffle, check in with them. We know Sixes and Sevens in San Diego, both locations (Rancho Penasquitos and new one in San Marcos) will both have them.

The first iteration of the Nike SB Air Max 95 came out earlier this summer in the Pink/White Cactus colorway. The initial launch and branding of "Run, Skate, Chill" caused some waves:

This article first appeared on TransWorld Skateboarding and was syndicated with permission.

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