Big ’90s Energy. Bigger Volt Vibes.
The Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 White/Red/Black colorway evokes memories of the shoe's status as a lockdown favorite of '90s NBA superstars like Scottie Pippen, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. The Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 Bulls colorway is an iconic part of sneaker history, thanks to its strong association with Pippen and his key role in powering the championship juggernaut that was the Jordan-led Chicago Bulls of the '90s. However, the sleek Black/Volt colorway also retains enduring appeal, keeping the Uptempo relevant as a fashion staple long after its on-court career has been reduced to a highlight reel.
This is an unapologetically retro shoe. If you're looking for the key design elements of the archetypal '90s sneaker, it's hard to beat a high-top basketball shoe with neon highlights. The Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 "Volt" brings those features together for a compelling old-school look, which somehow manages to feel futuristic at the same time. A sleek black upper combines glossy leather and matte synthetic material, electrified by volt green overlays.
The chunky silhouette was among the first Nike sneakers to feature a visible full-length Max Air unit — and that gets lit up in an electric green that accents the otherwise all-black sneaker. The green shows up again on the lateral side of the upper, outlining the Swoosh and in bold "AIR" lettering. Finally, the Air Uptempo logo is stamped on the heel in volt green. The Uptempo 95 also features a Gilly lacing system — a modified, sportified version of the lace loops used on Ghillie brogues for Irish and Scottish dancing. The Uptempo 95 must easily be the most successful combination of NBA and Irish dancing footwear ever invented.
One of the more distinctive members of the classic '90s Nike shoes and apparel collection, style the Uptempo 95 high-top with your favorite streetwear. These sneakers pair perfectly with layered looks, like a zip hoodie or oversized puffer over black joggers.