WORKSOUT x Nike Air Max 95 Releases May 31 in South Korea

South Korean imprint WORKSOUT is the latest collaborator to reimagine the iconic Nike Air Max 95 as part of the silhouette's 30th anniversary celebration.

Founded in 2003 by Seunghyuk Kang and Sunyoung Park, the retailer has been delivering a curated selection of globally-sourced goods to its local audience, introducing folks to brands like Carhartt WIP, Wacko Mario, and Palace. In its earliest iteration, Kang and Park's company operated as Southfoot, an independent online portal for hard-to-get Western goods. Nike footwear was a staple on Southfoot's site, making the WORKSOUT x Air Max 95 project a full-circle moment.

A thorough backstory to the collaboration's design hasn't been disclosed by either party involved, but campaign material for the sneakers reveals that the project was partly inspired by the effect Nike Air Max technology had on the founders back in '95: "Before I found Air Max, I was just a normal kid."

WORKSOUT's vision brings a muted olive color scheme to the sneaker's upper, which allegedly draws inspiration from military uniforms. Enlarged profile swooshes also join the mix, while Worksout text replace typical branding on the top-of-the-tongue. A patterned series of overlays sits atop a black-colored sole unit, which features Big Bubble cushioning at the heel.

Instagram user @realisshoman recently shared an early look at a second Air Max 95 by WORKSOUT. The accompanying pair, which will see a retail launch exclusively across South Korea, features a pitch-black finish. It resembles the type of footwear students across Seoul might get away with accompanying with their uniforms.

The South Korean label's collab is scheduled for a release overseas on Saturday, May 31. Details of a worldwide Nike.com launch remain unknown. In any case, stay tuned for more information on the project.

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