After debuting in a Cactus Flower colorway in August, Nike SB’s upgraded Air Max 95 runner-turned-skateboarding shoe is set to release in new looks in the coming months. A first look at one of the pairs, which has an abbreviated nickname of Cacao Wow, has now surfaced on social media.

In-hand images of the Nike SB x Air Max 95 in a new Black/Cacao Wow/Anthracite/Light Graphite/Light Charcoal/Pearl Gray style have surfaced which show a detailed look of what fans can expect come spring 2026, when the sneaker is tentatively set to release. 

Unlike the debut Cactus Flower colorway and the upcoming Eric Koston collaboration, this Cacao Wow takes a different approach aesthetically with a gradient fade across its ribbed suede and leather upper. The colorway blends neutral shades of black, gray and brown, finishing off with a near-white filling in the uppermost portion of the pair.

To equip the 1995 running shoe for skateboarding in 2025, Nike reengineered the entire upper, making the Air Max 95 lighter, the materials softer and the traction more grippy. Even the model’s signature Air Max cushioning was tweaked to bring the wearer closer to their skateboard. Overall, the upgraded SB Air Max 95 has been met with positive responses from skaters and sneaker fans alike, although there have been a small number of cases involving durability issues. 

Along with the previously launched Cactus Flower style and the upcoming Eric Koston and Cacao Wow pairs, the Nike SB x Air Max 95 is also expected to be released in a fourth Black/White/Black/Anthracite colorway in 2026. Images of that pair have yet to materialize. 

The style code for the upcoming Cacao Wow Nike SB x Air Max 95 is HF7545-002. Readers can expect it to be released in early ’26 from skate shops globally and Nike’s Snkrs app.