NIKE AIR MAX 95 “BRIGHT MANDARIN” (2025): A VIBRANT COMEBACK PACKED WITH HISTORY

Nike’s got the Big Bubble back in rotation, and this time they’re lacing up the Bright Mandarin—an underrated 2011 colorway now retooled to match the proportions of the original 1995 design. This ain't just a rerelease—it’s a direct homage to Sergio Lozano’s original vision, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 95 with a sharp return to form.

Originally, the “Bright Mandarin” wasn’t part of the OG ‘95 launch lineup. It first dropped in 2011, offering a fresh twist on the Neon’s iconic white-to-black gradient. This 2025 rerelease mirrors that design blueprint but swaps the highlighter greens for a bright mandarin orange, splashed across the eyelets, lace loops, tongue branding, outsole hits, and mini Swoosh.

Underneath, you’re getting that Big Bubble energy—a larger Air Max unit like the one featured in early production runs before Nike scaled it down post-2003. It's not just bigger for hype’s sake; it improves responsiveness and shock absorption, while bringing the silhouette closer to its original anatomical-inspired lines. Think function meets homage.

Nike’s commitment to honoring the model’s DNA runs deep here. Lozano’s inspiration came from earth erosion and muscle structure, which explains the layered wave pattern down the side. And for 2025, Nike’s making sure every one of those layers gets the highlight treatment.

And the buzz? It didn’t start in a showroom—it hit the ‘gram first.

Veneda Carter, the stylist and fashion heavyweight, gave the Bright Mandarin 95s an early flex straight from her own Instagram, @venedaacarter. The shots weren’t just product plugs—they were style statements, with Veneda casually letting the vibrant orange pops and layered suede gradients speak loud.

Check out the Veneda Carter early shots of the Bright Mandarin 95s, shared by @insanesneaker on IG 👇

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Pair this with the recent drops—the flagship “Neon” Big Bubble (limited run), the surprise “Reverse Gradient”, and the Kim Kardashian-worn “Pink Foam”—and you’ve got Nike pushing Air Max 95s like a curated art show. Limited runs, specific details, and only the real heads keeping up.

This Bright Mandarin edition holds that same reverence, but with slightly wider availability than the Neon reissue. So if you missed on the last drop, this might be your redemption arc.

Drop Info Recap:

• Colorway: White/Bright Mandarin-Wolf Grey
• Style Code: HM4740-005 (Men’s), HF7054-006 (GS), II5338-006 (TD)
• Release Date: June 6, 2025
• Price: $180 USD
• Sizing: Full family (Men’s, GS, TD)
• Where to Buy: Nike SNKRS, Nike.com, END., Sevenstore, select global retailers

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This isn’t a drop you watch from the sidelines. This is one of those rare remasters that gets the original vibe right—down to the PSI labels, down to the wavy suede layers, down to the tension in the Air unit when you first press your thumb into the heel.

If you’re calling yourself a collector and your rotation’s missing the 95 Mandarin by summer? You already behind. Check Out the Nike Official Release Images Below:

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