The Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 'Mystic Teal' Is Hitting 2025

If we took a poll of sneakerheads, a majority would say that the 90s were the golden era of . More classic models and tech advancements were created in this decade than perhaps any other. Worn by legends of the game , Tim Duncan, Ray Allen, and even while in high school, the played no small role in this, as it laid the foundation for the iconic Uptempo line. Now, the Air Max Uptempo 95 returns in 2025 via the ‘Mystic Teal’ colourway.

Debuting in late 1995, the Air Max Uptempo 95 etched its name into Nike's history books by being the first ever basketball sneaker with full-length, visible air. Upon its release, Nike declared it was the 'most Air cushioning we’ve ever put into a sole'. The model went on to appear in dozens of different colourways (Derek Fisher’s Air Max Uptempo 95 ‘Lakers’ PE is also rumoured to return mid-2025), but the OG ‘Mystic Teal’ is hard to beat. A fan favourite on and off the court and an important part of Nike Basketball history, the Uptempo 95 is back.

The Air Max Uptempo 95 ‘Mystic Teal’ is expected to be released on March 9, 2025. Its retail price will be $165. You can grab these in-store and online at Nike.com and at select Nike Basketball retailers.