Nike Resurrects the Air Max 95 "Human Torch" With Big Bubble Tooling
The fiery 2006 classic from the “Fantastic Four” pack is slated for a retro release featuring oversized Air units.
Summary
Nike is officially bringing back the coveted Air Max 95 colorway inspired by the iconic Marvel superhero
The updated iteration will implement the remastered Big Bubble lifestyle tooling, differing from the original 2006 version
The limited Quickstrike release will drop alongside other returning silhouettes from the historic thematic collection
Name: Nike Air Max 95 “Human Torch”
Colorway: Deep Red/Orange Blaze-Varsity Maize-Max Orange-Shock Orange-White
SKU: IW2275-600
MSRP: $200 USD
Release Date: Summer 2027
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike is officially preparing to launch the Air Max 95 “Human Torch” as part of its highly anticipated retro lineup. The striking colorway looks back to the brand’s legendary 2006 “Fantastic Four” pack to deliver a flame-inspired aesthetic.
The updated performance runner stays faithful to its bold comic book roots while introducing key structural modifications for the modern era. The upper construction utilizes a distinct layered arrangement that transitions through a vibrant spectrum of Deep Red, Orange Blaze, Varsity Maize, Max Orange, and Shock Orange. This gradient shift mimics a burning flame across the anatomically inspired side panels, contrasting against sharp white accents distributed across portions of the midsole layout.
Setting this version apart from its mid-2000s predecessor, the upcoming release is engineered with the brand’s oversized Big Bubble Air Max cushioning unit in the sole. The retro drop arrives as part of a larger archival revival strategy, which also includes the return of the “Mr. Fantastic” Air Max 90 and the “Dr. Doom” Foamposite Pro. Labeled as a Quickstrike product, the pairs are expected to be highly limited.
The Nike Air Max 95 “Human Torch” is slated to return in Summer 2027.
