Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 16 March 2026
About the release
The Nike Air Max 95 is one of the most recognisable silhouettes in sneaker history, and now it is getting the full LEGO treatment. The LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 'Neon' GS reimagines the 1995 classic in Grade School sizing with a cell-shaded, illustrated aesthetic that swaps out the original's suede side panels for something far more playful, while keeping the iconic gradient colourway completely intact.
This is not the first time LEGO and Nike have linked up. The partnership has already produced collaborative Dunk Lows and Air Max Dn releases, each using the same drawn-on, cartoon-like finish that has become the signature of the collab. Bringing that approach to the Air Max 95 'Neon' is the most high-profile canvas the partnership has worked with yet. The 'Neon' colourway is still one of the most loved AM95 makeups around, and the LEGO spin gives it a fresh reason to exist without touching what made it work in the first place.
Style code IO4801-002 releases on Saturday 28 March 2026 for £105 in the UK. It is a GS exclusive, available in Grade School and Pre-School sizing through Nike and select retailers.
TL;DR – LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 'Neon' GS Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- Release date: 28 March 2026
- Model: Nike Air Max 95 GS
- Collaboration: LEGO x Nike
- Colourway: Black / Metallic Silver / Dark Smoke Grey / Smoke Grey / Light Smoke Grey / Volt
- Style code: IO4801-002
- UK retail price: £105
- US retail price: $162 (GS) / $132 (PS)
- Sizing: Grade School and Pre-School
- Where to buy: Nike and select retailers
- Key detail: Cell-shaded illustrated panels, LEGO figure illustrations at the heel, Volt Air units
Release date and price
The LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 'Neon' GS drops on Saturday 28 March 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online.
UK retail is set at £105. US pricing comes in at $162 for Grade School and $132 for Pre-School sizing. It is a kids exclusive, so adult sizing is not part of this drop. Nike is also reportedly restocking the standard adult Air Max 95 'Big Bubble Neon' colourway around the same window for anyone who wants to match up.
Design and details
The upper stays true to the original 1995 'Neon' formula. A gradient flows from deep black at the toe through metallic silver and multiple shades of smoke grey across the layered panels, replicating the human anatomy inspired design that Sergio Lozano built the Air Max 95 around. Mesh and synthetic overlays handle the construction, keeping the silhouette's structure clean and familiar.
Volt hits land exactly where you would expect: the lace eyelets, embroidered Swooshes, pressurised Air units in the midsole and the outsole below. The T-toe starts with a shiny patent leather finish before the illustrated gradient panels take over across the sides, with a drawn-on white mesh detail giving the shoe its distinctly LEGO character.
LEGO branding is kept tight but deliberate. The standard red box LEGO logo appears on the tongue and insole, while LEGO figure illustrations wrap the heel alongside the LEGO x Nike logo lockup on the reflective panel. Red and yellow square LEGO logos reinforce the branding inside the shoe without overcrowding the exterior.
The cell-shaded finish
The defining feature of the LEGO x Nike partnership is the drawn-on, cell-shaded aesthetic that mimics how objects look in the LEGO universe. Rather than using traditional suede or leather overlays, the panels carry an illustrated quality that makes the shoe look like it has been pulled straight off a cartoon. It is the same approach used on the LEGO Dunk Low and it works just as well here, because the Air Max 95's layered panel structure gives the illustration style more surfaces to work across.
LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 'Neon' GS images
Credit: Nike
Why this release matters
The LEGO x Nike partnership has been one of the more consistently enjoyable collabs running right now. It is not trying to be high fashion or limited hype. It is doing something simpler, taking iconic silhouettes and reimagining them through a lens that feels genuinely fun without losing the original design's integrity. Every release in the series has used the cell-shaded finish as a consistent thread, and the Air Max 95 is the strongest canvas it has landed on yet.
The 'Neon' colourway is also the right call. It is the Air Max 95's most iconic makeup, the one most people picture when they think of the silhouette. Using it as the base for the LEGO collaboration gives the project instant recognition and connects it directly to the shoe's original cultural moment.
As a GS exclusive it is primarily aimed at younger wearers, but the Air Max 95 has always had crossover appeal. The LEGO angle only adds to that. For collectors and fans of the partnership, this is worth paying attention to regardless of whether you are buying in kids sizes or not.
Where to buy
The LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 'Neon' GS releases on 28 March 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Grade School and Pre-School sizing will both be available at launch.
Browse the full Air Max 95 collection on Side Kicks and check back on the LEGO x Nike releases page for updates as launch gets closer.
FAQ
When is the LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 'Neon' GS release date?
The release date is Saturday 28 March 2026 through Nike and select retailers.
How much does the LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 'Neon' GS cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £105. US pricing is $162 for Grade School and $132 for Pre-School sizing.
What is the style code for the LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 'Neon' GS?
The style code is IO4801-002.
Is the LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 'Neon' available in adult sizes?
No. The LEGO colourway is a GS exclusive, available in Grade School and Pre-School sizing only. Nike is reportedly restocking the standard adult Air Max 95 'Neon' colourway around the same period for those looking to match up.
What is the cell-shaded finish on the LEGO x Nike Air Max 95?
The cell-shaded finish is a drawn-on, illustrated aesthetic that mimics how objects look in the LEGO universe. It replaces traditional suede overlays with cartoon-style illustrated panels, giving the shoe a playful look while keeping the original silhouette structure intact.
Is the LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 part of a wider collaboration?
Yes. The LEGO x Nike partnership has produced several releases including Dunk Low and Air Max Dn collaborations. The Air Max 95 'Neon' is the latest addition to the ongoing series.
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