Nike Air Zoom Flight ‘95 Retro Info
The Air Zoom Flight first hit the scene back in 1995, which clearly explains why the ‘95 was attached to the name. During that time period Jason Kidd was known for rocking several Zoom Flights including the Zoom Flight 95. At the time it would have been appropriate for Nike to name them Air Zoom Kidd Flight, but they didn’t. Instead they went with Air Zoom Flight and due to the carbon fiber pods people immediately started referring to them as “Bug Eyes”. The design was something new to Nike’s footwear line and the advanced technolgy raised the bar for basketball shoes. OK, so maybe they were extremely comfortable and eye catching, but the use of carbon fiber set them off like fat laces in shell toe Adidas. Yes, Nike made other colors in the Zoom Flight, but the carbon fiber joints were the most attractive.
Nike has been dishing out classics left and right. As we reported earlier this year the Zoom Flight 95 had a visit with Nike’s Retro Doctor and would release in 2008.However the ZF95 has already released in some parts of the world. The Vivid Blue Air Max 90, Zoom Flight 96 and Air Force Max CB made it into stores before 2008, but it looks as if the Zoom Flight 95 will hit US stores in January.
The Zoom Flight 95 will return true to it’s original make up (see OG’s below). Everything seems to be the same from the colorway to carbon fiber to laces, and “Flight” is also seen on the back heel tab. Due to the use of carbon fiber the retro will release as “Air Zoom Flight Premium”. According to the info provided, retail is set at $140. Images courtesy of kobelin1127.
OG product info:
Air Zoom Flight
Black/Black-Metallic Silver
130248 001
Made In Taiwan
Retro product info:
Air Zoom Flight Premium
Black/White
317810 011
Made In China
Retail: $140
OG’s
so happy they are going to retro these. I had a pair in middle school, and they still FRESH 2 DEF! BITCH!
This is one of my favorite kicks of ALL TIME! I CAN’T WAIT for these to drop. Brings back so many memories.
they look comfortable, and heavy.
Yeah the Zoom Flight 95 “Bug Eyes” will take a lot of people back down memory lane.
me like…
AF1_G33K: They may look heavy…but they’re not. I’ve been waiting for these re-releases for so long.
Good job nike!
these are fresh.. still!
Man I can remember seeing Kidd rock these at Dallas back in the day…..i’ve been a Dallas fan ever since even when he left. Personally I don’t know which pair I like better these or the Dallas colorway.
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^^^^the carbon fiber pair is the best hands down. the dallas color is cool but you cant compare the 2. this is another great retro and g-roc this artice was excellent. you really broke down the history.
Oh the Zoom Fligt 95 is sick. I remember them when they first came out. 140 is fair and they look like the og’s.
Another classic that most of the new kids know nothing about. J Kidd use to sport these all the time. ZF95 and the Zoom Flight Five in 08. Wonder what else Nike is planning to release.
Ive been waiting for the rerelease of these. Gotta have em!
these is hot ima skip these tho and get those pennys ne1 know when the pennys come out??