Is the Air Zoom Flight 95 good for playing basketball?

It is a retro lifestyle release, not a modern performance shoe. The forefoot Zoom Air and low cut suit casual wear better than today's game.

It runs narrow and low to the ground. Shoppers with wide feet often go up half a size.

Where is the Zoom Air?

The visible Zoom Air unit sits in the forefoot only. The heel relies on the foam midsole.

What is the difference from the original 1995 shoe?

This OG release keeps the black and metallic colorway, the leather and mesh upper and the oval midsole pods of the original.

How does it compare with the Air More Uptempo?

The Flight 95 is lighter and lower, closer to a guard's shoe. The Uptempo is heavier and bulkier with full-length visible Air.

Where is the Nike Air Zoom Flight 95 OG 'Black Metallic' cheapest?

At KICKS CREW, for $156.78, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Nike Air Zoom Flight 95 OG 'Black Metallic'?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.

Nike Air Zoom Flight 95 OG 'Black Metallic'

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Nike Air Zoom Flight 95 OG 'Black Metallic'

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Our take on the Nike Air Zoom Flight 95 OG 'Black Metallic'

The Air Zoom Flight 95 is Nike's 1995 basketball shoe, brought back in its original black and metallic silver build. Its signature look is the pair of large oval 'bug eye' pods on the midsole, with a leather and mesh upper and a visible Zoom Air unit under the forefoot. It is a lifestyle shoe now, worn for the retro basketball look rather than for playing. Rivals like the Air More Uptempo and Foamposite offer bolder silhouettes, but the Flight 95 is lighter and closer to a true guard's shoe of its era.

Best forRetro basketball sneaker fansShoppers who want a 1990s Nike silhouetteCasual wear with a sportswear lookCollectors of original-colorway retros

Pros

Distinctive oval midsole pods set it apart from other retros
Leather and mesh upper holds its shape
Forefoot Zoom Air gives a responsive, low ride
Original black and metallic colorway matches the 1995 release
Lighter on foot than most chunky retro basketball shoes

Cons

Zoom Air is forefoot-only, with no cushioning in the heel
Narrow, low-cut fit does not suit wide feet
Not built for current basketball play
Metallic finishes can scuff and crease with wear

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What reviewers say

Owners of the retro treat it as a lifestyle shoe and praise the faithful shape and the bug-eye pods. Most complaints center on the snug, low fit and thin heel cushioning.

What people mention

FitMixedOwners say it runs narrow and low, so wide-footed shoppers often size up.
CushioningMixedThe forefoot Zoom Air feels responsive, but the heel has little padding underfoot.
DesignPraisedThe oval midsole pods and black-and-metallic colorway are what buyers come for.
BuildMixedThe leather and mesh upper holds up, though metallic panels crease and scuff with wear.
ComfortPraisedMany wear it all day as a casual shoe and find it comfortable once broken in.

Questions and answers

Is the Air Zoom Flight 95 good for playing basketball?: It is a retro lifestyle release, not a modern performance shoe. The forefoot Zoom Air and low cut suit casual wear better than today's game.
How does it fit?: It runs narrow and low to the ground. Shoppers with wide feet often go up half a size.
Where is the Zoom Air?: The visible Zoom Air unit sits in the forefoot only. The heel relies on the foam midsole.
What is the difference from the original 1995 shoe?: This OG release keeps the black and metallic colorway, the leather and mesh upper and the oval midsole pods of the original.
How does it compare with the Air More Uptempo?: The Flight 95 is lighter and lower, closer to a guard's shoe. The Uptempo is heavier and bulkier with full-length visible Air.
Where is the Nike Air Zoom Flight 95 OG 'Black Metallic' cheapest?: At KICKS CREW, for $156.78, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Nike Air Zoom Flight 95 OG 'Black Metallic'?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.