London-based skate brand Palace and Nike are reportedly collaborating on the iconic Air Max 95 sneaker. Brand founder Lev Tanju was spotted wearing an unreleased pair during a panel talk at Manor Place in South London. The design features a black-to-silver gradient upper with icy blue accents.
The rumored partnership between Palace Skateboards and Nike centers on the classic Nike Air Max 95, a model that debuted in 1995 and holds cultural significance in the United Kingdom, where it earned the nickname '110' after its original £110 retail price.
Palace, known for its streetwear and skate roots, shifted alliances from adidas—ending their contract in 2024—to Nike. Their collaboration with the Swoosh began with releases including Dunk Lows and a Total 90 capsule in 2025, which featured English footballer Wayne Rooney in its campaign. Manor Place, the South London community hub where the panel took place, was jointly opened by Palace and Nike last year.
On March 12, 2026, Lev Tanju appeared at a panel discussion on Palace at Manor Place, wearing the teased Air Max 95. Early images show a black-and-silver gradient upper across the signature anatomical side panels, with icy blue accents on the visible Air units and rubber outsole. One preview suggests the gradient runs horizontally, differing from the model's traditional vertical flow, and includes Palace branding on the co-branded tongue.
While the design stays close to the Air Max 95's layered panel structure, official details on materials and multiple colorways remain unconfirmed. Release information is hazy, with no concrete date announced by either brand. The collaboration builds on Palace's history of sneaker partnerships, previously with adidas, New Balance, Salomon, Vans, and Reebok.
