Nike Air Max 95 - Black/SilverThe Nike Air Max 95 was the first of its kind when it was released in 1995. Nike revolutionized running shoes when it released the Air Max 1 in 1987 being the first shoe to have visible Air Max cushioning. The Nike Air Max 95 was the first running shoe in history to have forefoot and heel Air Max cushioning.The Nike Air Max 95 was a huge hit when it was released. It came out in many famous colors that have been retroed many times such as the Neons, Slates, and Emeralds. The Air Max 95 was so successful that it was first etroedonly 2 years after its release in 1997/1998. The Air Max 95 was also the first Nike shoe to have an Air Max heel which was compressed to different pressures. The air pressure ranges from a low 5PSI in the back of the heel to 25PSI directly underneith the heel to provide optimal cushioning. Not only did the Air Max units provide second to none cushioning, but it provided great heel support. Since the Air Max 95 were running shoes, they had 3M reflective material on the back and front of the shoe. The reflective material makes the shoes very visable with even the lowest of indirect light hitting the Air Max 95 shoes. At first, the Air Max 95 was designed for performance and function, but it lately has been bought more for fashion and casual wear. One can help but fall in love with the design and shape of the Nike Air Max 95 shoes. The Air Max 95 is a favorite among people from all walks of life from yuppies to people of the hip hop community - it is one of many shoes that unites sneakerheads. Nike has released over 150 colorways of the Nike Air Max 95, but thats not enough for all of us! Nike made the Air Max 95 available on Nike ID where collectors can make their own custom Air Max 95 shoes. Without stating the totally obvious, the Nike Air Max 95 was part of the History of Air Max package. Even though Nike released the Nike Air Max 95 Neons in 2002, 2003, and 2004, Nike sure enough released the same colorway again at the end of 2005. This made many Air Max 95 fans angered since many paid a premium price for the Neons. A sigh of relief was exhaled when collectors saw how poor the quality was of the History of Air Max Nike Air Max 95s.