Nike Air Max 95 "Pink Blast / Black

*Description:*
- *Silhouette*: Air Max 95 - Sergio Lozano 1995 design. First Nike with visible forefoot + heel Air units. Anatomy-inspired wavy side panels. Streetwear icon in SA.
- *Materials*: Tonal pink colorway with mix of pink suede + pink canvas/mesh overlays. Multiple pink shades from hot pink to fuchsia. Black midsole + black outsole.
- *Details*:
1. *Color*: "Pink Blast / Black" - all-pink upper with black sole unit. Official Nike names vary: also called "Laser Fuchsia" or "Valentine's Day" packs.
2. *Branding*: Black mini swoosh on toe + "Air Max" on black tongue patch. Pink Air units visible in heel + forefoot.
3. *Sole*: Full black midsole + outsole with pink-tinted Air bubbles. Chunky 95 tread pattern.
4. *Vibe*: Bold women's colorway but men wear it too. Tonal pink is big in 2025/2026 "Barbiecore" trend. Pairs with black/grey cargos or denim. Red Nike box = standard GR.
- *Fit*: Runs small + narrow. Go 0.5-1 size up. Toe box creases heavy.

*Price in SA 2026:*

*Retail:*
- *Nike retail*: *R3,299 - R3,499* at Nike SA / Sportscene / Superbalist
- Pink/monochrome 95s usually standard GR pricing

*Resale SA:*
- *Deadstock new with tags*: *R2,800 - R3,600*
Pink 95s = strong female demand = R3.1k-R3.4k deadstock moves fast. Black sole makes it more wearable than full pink pairs. Holds 90-105% retail. Men sizes 6-8 US also sell to guys who run pink.
- *Like new 9/10*: *R2,300 - R2,800* - pink suede stains + dye transfer = condition sensitive
- *Used 7/10*: *R1,600 - R2,200* - faded pink + dirty suede kills value

*vs AM95 Cherry Blossom Pink R3,300*: Pink Blast R3,300 = same tier. This one has black sole = more versatile than all-pink Cherry Blossom.
*vs TN Fire Pink R3,500*: AM95 Pink R3,300 = R200 cheaper. In SA, TN usually beats 95 for hype but 95 has more OG heads.
*vs AM97 DB Iridescent R5,500*: AM95 Pink R3,300 = 40% cheaper. DB collab > GR 95.

*Legit checks*:
1. *Suede quality*: Real suede is soft + consistent. Fakes use rough/cheap suede.
2. *Air units*: Pink tint should be clear, not cloudy. Check for bubbles/leaks.
3. *Stitching*: Wave panels should align. No loose threads.
4. *Tongue patch*: "Air Max" font crisp + centered.

*Care tip*: Pink suede is a nightmare - spray with Crep/suede protector before first wear. Avoid white socks = dye transfer. Black sole helps hide dirt but pink upper shows everything. Use shoe trees - 95 toe box creases worst of all Air Max.

*Who buys this*: 80% female buyers 16-28 y/o. Men who do streetwear + color. Pink 95s spike around Valentine's Day + summer.

*Best sizes*: 3-7 US for women moves instantly. 6-8 US for men is slower but still sells.

Got a size? If it’s DSWT and 5-6 US, you’ll move it in 1-2 days at R3.2k-R3.3k in Welkom/JHB.