Nike Air Max 95 OG — '211' (IQ3363-025)

What is the Nike Air Max 95 OG '211'?
The Nike Air Max 95 OG '211' (style code IQ3363-025) is a city-tribute sneaker released as part of Nike's exclusive City Pack — a four-pair collection with each shoe paying homage to a distinct global city. The '211' edition is dedicated to Seoul, South Korea, and more specifically to Seongsu (성수), Seoul's most culturally electric neighborhood. The number '211' is debossed directly onto the shoe in reference to Station 211 on Seoul Metro Line 2 — the Seongsu Station stop that anchors one of the city's most dynamic creative districts.

Why Seongsu?
Seongsu is Seoul's answer to Brooklyn or Shoreditch: a former industrial zone that has transformed into a hub for independent designers, concept stores, art studios, coffee roasters, and sneaker culture. Its aesthetic is defined by raw concrete, exposed brick, repurposed factory spaces, and an energy that draws both locals and international visitors. The Nike Air Max 95 OG '211' translates this visual language directly into its materials: the pale grey knit upper with laser-cut perforations that reveal a reflective 3M underlay underneath mirrors the way Seongsu's industrial surfaces catch light at night. The cracked black leather mudguard and toe cap echo the district's weathered, textured architectural character. This is not a generic city colorway — it is a material-level portrait of a neighborhood.

Product Specifications

• Upper: Pale grey knit construction with molded anatomical lines and laser-cut perforations revealing a reflective 3M underlay beneath
• Mudguard & Toe Cap: Cracked black leather for a textured, industrial-chic urban aesthetic
• Branding: Nike logo joined by debossed '211' — a tribute to Seongsu Station, Seoul Metro Line 2
• Midsole: Black foam midsole with visible full-length Max Air cushioning units
• Heel Air Unit: Blue visible Air heel unit — the signature AM95 profile element
• Lacing: Flat laces with tonal lace loops following the original AM95 OG construction
• Style Code: IQ3363-025
• Colorway: Pale Grey / Black / Blue
• Gender: Unisex (Men & Women)
• Collection: Nike City Pack — Seoul / Seongsu Edition

Sizing Guide

Available in US sizes 4 to 11.5 (Men's & Women's sizing). The Nike Air Max 95 fits true to size for most wearers. It has a narrower toe box compared to the Air Force 1 or Air Max 90. Those with wider feet or who prefer a more relaxed fit should consider sizing up half a size. The AM95 heel counter provides firm lockdown — no need to size down.

About the Nike Air Max 95 OG Design

The Nike Air Max 95 was designed by Sergio Lozano and released in 1995 as a running shoe, but its design language was unlike anything Nike had produced before. Where most running shoes referenced speed, the AM95 referenced the human body itself: the gradient panels on the upper were inspired by the layers of the human spine, the spine-like lace loops replicated vertebrae, and the midsole's visible Air units were positioned to reflect the foot's natural pressure points. It was, in Lozano's own framing, a shoe that was about anatomy. The AM95 was initially met with mixed reception but became one of Nike's most beloved silhouettes over the following decade, particularly in the UK, Japan, and Korea, where it developed cult followings that predated its mainstream global recognition. The '211' Seoul City Pack edition honors that legacy by applying the same level of conceptual rigor to its design — every material choice is a deliberate reference to a specific place.

What Is the Nike City Pack?

The Nike City Pack is a limited-edition collection in which Nike uses the Air Max 95 OG silhouette as a canvas to pay tribute to four distinct global cities, with each pair's materials, colorway, and details directly referencing a specific neighborhood or cultural element of its chosen city. The '211' Seoul edition sits alongside three other city-tribute pairs in the pack. City Pack releases are produced in limited quantities and are among the most collector-targeted Air Max 95 releases in any given year.

Who Is This Sneaker For?

The '211' is for the collector who values conceptual depth over generic colorways. For the Korea-based or Korea-connected sneaker fan who wants to see their city represented at the highest level of Nike's design language. For the Air Max 95 purist who knows that the OG silhouette at its best tells a story through its construction. For the Seongsu regular who recognizes the neighborhood's industrial-chic texture in the cracked leather and reflective underlay. And for any buyer who wants a grey sneaker that is anything but plain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Nike Air Max 95 OG '211'?
A: It is a limited-edition Nike Air Max 95 OG (style code IQ3363-025) released as part of the Nike City Pack, paying tribute to Seoul, South Korea — specifically the Seongsu neighborhood and its subway station on Line 2, Station 211.

Q: What does '211' mean on the Nike Air Max 95?
A: '211' is the station number of Seongsu Station on Seoul Metro Line 2. Seongsu (성수동) is one of Seoul's most vibrant creative and cultural districts, known for its industrial-chic aesthetic, independent designer scene, and sneaker culture. The debossed '211' is Nike's way of pinpointing the exact neighborhood this shoe is dedicated to.

Q: What is the style code for the Nike Air Max 95 '211'?
A: The official Nike style code is IQ3363-025.

Q: What is the Nike City Pack?
A: The Nike City Pack is a limited Air Max 95 OG collection in which four pairs are each designed to tribute a specific global city. Each shoe uses materials, colorways, and details that reference a particular neighborhood or cultural element of its city. The '211' is the Seoul edition of the pack.

Q: Does the Nike Air Max 95 run true to size?
A: Yes, for most. The AM95 has a narrower fit than the AF1 or AM90, so those with wider feet should size up half a size. For standard-width feet, your normal size is correct.

Q: What is the 3M underlay on the Air Max 95 '211'?
A: The upper's knit fabric features laser-cut perforations that reveal a reflective 3M material layer underneath. In daylight the shoe reads as pale grey; in low light or direct flash photography, the 3M underlay reflects brightly through the cut-outs, creating a dramatically different visual effect. It is one of the key material details referencing Seongsu's neon-lit nighttime streetscape.

Q: What makes the Air Max 95 OG different from the regular Air Max 95?
A: The 'OG' designation indicates the shoe is built on the original 1995 construction specifications, including the gradient panel layering, vertebrae-inspired lace loops, and midsole proportions from the original design. Non-OG AM95 releases may use updated materials or modified construction. OG versions are generally preferred by collectors for their fidelity to Sergio Lozano's original 1995 design intent.

Q: What is Seongsu (성수동)?
A: Seongsu is a neighborhood in Seoul's Seongdong-gu district, located along the Han River. It was historically an industrial and shoemaking district (Seoul once had a concentration of leather workshops here), which gives it a raw, textured character that has made it a magnet for creative businesses, concept stores, design studios, and independent cafes. It is frequently compared to Brooklyn, Shoreditch, or Harajuku in terms of its cultural trajectory — a former working-class industrial area transformed into a creative destination while retaining its original character.

Q: Is the Nike Air Max 95 OG '211' limited edition?
A: Yes. Nike City Pack releases are produced in limited quantities and are not restocked once sold out. They are among the most collector-targeted Air Max releases in any release cycle.

The Air Max 95 in Seoul: A Long Cultural Connection

The Nike Air Max 95 has had an unusually strong following in South Korea since the late 1990s, when it became a staple of Seoul's youth fashion scene years before its global mainstream revival. Korean sneaker culture — centered around districts like Hongdae, Sinchon, and later Seongsu — adopted the AM95's layered, technical aesthetic as a perfect match for the city's own design sensibility. The '211' City Pack release acknowledges this history directly, bringing the shoe back to one of its most culturally significant markets in a form that speaks the language of that market's most creative neighborhood.