From AF-1 to Air Max: The Nike Air Max 95 “Linen” is Available Now

Few Nike colorways have built a reputation as quietly and consistently as “Linen.” First introduced on the Air Force 1 in 2001 as a Japan-exclusive release, the soft tan and pink palette has since become one of the brand’s most respected lifestyle looks, resurfacing only sparingly over the past two decades. Now, that same understated formula appears in another Nike icon, the Nike Air Max 95 “Linen,” available now on Nike.com.

Rather than a direct copy, the Nike Air Max 95 “Linen” adapts the colorway to Sergio Lozano’s layered design language. Gradient side panels shift from crisp whites and light creams to warmer Linen and Sanddrift tones, with leather and suede overlays for added depth. Beneath them, breathable mesh underlays in soft brown hues keep the palette grounded while maintaining the model’s signature structure.

Subtle Medium Soft Pink accents appear throughout, most notably on the lace loops, visible Air units, and sections of the outsole, offering a restrained contrast without overwhelming the neutral base. A tan midsole and white sockliner round out the design, keeping the focus on texture and tonal balance rather than bold color blocking.

The result is a Nike Air Max 95 that feels familiar without being derivative, borrowing the DNA of a cult classic while letting the silhouette do the heavy lifting. With the Nike Air Max 95 “Linen” available now on Nike.com, this release adds another versatile, lifestyle-ready option to the model’s ongoing resurgence.