Levi’s and Nike have joined forces on a new collection that blends classic denim craftsmanship with a sportswear staple. Their latest collaboration reworks the Air Max 95 using premium Levi’s denim alongside a small apparel capsule, continuing both brands’ long history of cross-industry releases that bridge streetwear and lifestyle fashion.
At the heart of the launch are three versions of the Air Max 95, each using different denim treatments. The White/Ecru colourway combines light ecru denim panels with matte white accents and a gum sole for a subdued look. The Black edition opts for a bolder approach, featuring 14-ounce black denim in a monochrome finish. Meanwhile, the Indigo version highlights mid-to-light wash denim with fabric variations across its upper, finished with a matte navy sole instead of the usual semi-gloss.
All three pairs incorporate understated Levi’s design details, including the signature Red Tab tucked beneath the Nike Swoosh on the right shoe, branded sole shanks, and sock liners printed with Levi’s dollar bill graphics. Each sneaker comes packaged in reworked Air Max 95 boxes rendered in Levi’s red with batwing motifs.
The collection also includes a Trucker Jacket and Baggy Jean designed to complement the footwear. Both pieces use authentic selvedge denim with mid-to-light wear patterns, off-white chainstitch Nike logos, and co-branded leather patches in place of traditional Levi’s labelling. The trucker maintains a Type II structure featuring selvedge plackets and prominent chainstitch branding across the back. The baggy jean is cut with a generous, oversized silhouette to sit neatly over the Air Max 95’s profile.
The Levi’s x Nike Air Max 95 collection, along with its matching denim capsule, will release exclusively at Dubai Mall soon. While collaborations between the two brands have been frequent in the past, this release focuses on quiet detailing rather than overt reinvention, offering fans of either label a considered combination of denim craftsmanship and sneaker design heritage.
