Review: 43025 Nike Air Max 95 x LEGO® Set from LEGO® Editions

The recent partnership between Nike and The LEGO Group has already resulted in several sets, and today we’re walking on air with the latest addition. Where the other sets were based on already existing Nike shoes, this time we get a shoe specifically designed for the partnership, in both LEGO and real-life form. 

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43025 Nike Air Max 95 x LEGO® Set

• Release date: 28 March 2026
• Pieces: 1213

Price: 

• US$ 99.99 on LEGO.com US
• CA$ 139.99 on LEGO.com Canada
• GB£ 89.99 on LEGO.com UK
• AU$ 149.99 on LEGO.com Australia
• NZ$ 179.99 on LEGO.com New Zealand
• 99,99€ on LEGO.com Deutschland, Nederland, France etc
• PLN 419.99 on LEGO.com Polska
• NOK 1399,90 on LEGO.com Norge
• DKK 899.95 on LEGO.com Danmark

Other countries click here

 

I’ll be frank: I am not the sportswear type. I reluctantly drag myself to the gym (or ‘the club’ as they insist on calling it) twice a week to keep my body from getting into a worse shape, but when given the choice, I prefer to walk around in comfy Crocs instead of sneakers. (Yes, I said comfy Crocs, and not whatever those large, heavy and expensive bricks are supposed to be.)

That doesn’t deter me from being interested in today’s set though, as 43025 Nike Air Max 95 x LEGO Set comes packed with 41 new elements including 2 new molds; enough to get my blood pumping.

New molds

Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Curved Top, Corner (7818)

The family of curves keeps on growing, with a cute newcomer:

• 8x Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Curved Top, Corner in Trans-Clear (6573182 | 7818)

This element seems perfect for the cockpit on micro-scale airplanes, or habitats on alien planets.

This new addition is the missing step between Dome 1 x 1 x ⅔ (6908, in trans-orange on the left) and  Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs (49307, grey on the right). 

The footprint fits one end of a Rounded Plate 1 x 2 (35    480) and matches the D-Tile (24246) exactly.

The shape reminds of Shoulder Mechanical, Nexo Bot (22392), but is slightly smaller and lacks the useful 3.18mm holes for bars. 

If the beloved Nexo-shoulder is unfamiliar to you, check out some of the many MOCs created with LEGO part 22392 in our 2017 Parts Festival.

Panel Round Corner, Curved 3 x 3 x 1⅔ Quarter Dome (8135)

Another addition to the curve family has a more unusual shape:

• 4x Panel Round Corner, Curved 3 x 3 x 1 2/3 Quarter Dome in Opal Trans-Clear (6597500 | 8135)

I expected this curve to be a halved version of Dome 6 x 3 x 3 Half (7202, red), but the curve is not as nice an arc and ends two plates lower. If you expected it to simply be a hollow version of Brick Round Corner 3 x 3 x 2 Dome Top (88293, magenta) it is also not a match, being one plate lower.

The best match is formed by combining its siblings Brick Round Corner, Curved 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Quarter Dome (5906, red) with two Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1⅔ (5907, yellow): the curves on the sides match, but the footprint is a full 3-module radius curve instead.

Plate 4 x 4 with Rounded Corners, Pin Holes between Studs (7864)

• 1 x Plate 4 x 4 with Rounded Corners, Pin Holes between Studs in White (6575513 | 7864)

This mold is new for 2026, and I’ve included it here as it has not appeared in any New Elementary blog posts yet. The name is self-explanatory: the plate features rounded corners and, in between all studs, a pin-sized hole is punched, similar to LEGO® Technic plates.

The shape is not unique, as there are several other versions that match the rounded corners introduced by LEGO® Super Mario™, but those all stand 2 plates tall.

Recolors

The existing pieces now coming in other colors are no less exciting. The "AIR" symbol alongside the show utilizes Opal-Trans-Clear parts, resulting in a great quantity of recolors:

• 26x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 1 Cutout in Opal Trans-Clear (6599410 | 5907)
• 18x Brick Round Corner, Curved 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Quarter Dome with 1 Cutout in Opal Trans-Clear (6599413 | 5906)
• 2x Tile 1 x 4 with Groove in Opal Trans-Clear (6599415 | 2431)
• 2x Tile 1 x 2 with Groove in Opal Trans-Clear (6599417 | 3069b)

More transparent recolors come in regular clear:

• 1x Technic Gear Rack 1/4 Circle 11 x 11, 35 Teeth in Trans-Clear (6593841 | 24121, 43038)
• 8x Brick Round Curved 1 x 1 x 1 Quarter Dome in Trans-Clear (6609778 | 5848)

Blue Violet is new for 2026, and is present here:

• 1x Plate 4 x 6 in Blue Violet (6605526 | 3032)
• 1x Plate 4 x 4 in Blue Violet (6601345 | 3031)
• 2x Tile 1 x 6 with Groove in Blue Violet (6609781 | 6636)
• 1x Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 3 1/3 Curved Top in Blue Violet (6609800 | 5845)
• 1x Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout in Blue Violet (6609803 | 70681)
• 5x + spare Tile 1 x 1 with Groove in Blue Violet (6609798 | 3070)
• 2x Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] in Blue Violet (6609784 | 11477)
• 2x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top in Blue Violet (6609795 | 5841)
• 1x Plate 1 x 2 in Blue Violet (6605532 | 3023)

These are some extremely useful basic pieces that will greatly expand the building possibilities of this new hue.

Pearl Titanium is also well-represented:

• 2x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 1 Cutout in Pearl Titanium (6606717 | 5907)
• 1x Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left in Pearl Titanium (6606720 | 41770)
• 1x Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right in Pearl Titanium (6606716 | 41769)
• 2x Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left in Pearl Titanium (6606719 | 24299)
• 2x Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right in Pearl Titanium (6606718 | 24307)
• 2x + spare Plate 1 x 1 in Pearl Titanium (6609674 | 3024)
• 2x + spare Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter in Pearl Titanium (6609667 | 25269)

• 3x Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Left in Sand Blue (6609669 | 24299)
• 3x Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Right in Sand Blue (6609671 | 24307)
• 2x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top in Sand Blue (6609665 | 5841)

• 10x Plate Round Corner 2 x 2 in Medium Azure (6599550 | 7904)
• 2x Plate Round Corner 2 x 2 with 1 x 1 Cutout in Bright Light Blue (6596672 | 79491)

• 1x Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 3 1/3 Curved Top in Dark Blue (6609779 | 5845)
• 1x Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 3 1/3 Curved Top in Dark Purple (6609801 | 5845)
• 1x Plate 8 x 8 with Rounded End in Bright Light Blue (6609677 | 41948)
• 2x Tile 2 x 6 in Vibrant Yellow (6609675 | 69729)
• 4x Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs in Vibrant Yellow (6609676 | 35480)

Decorated elements

The set brings two small sticker sheets as well as seven newly printed pieces.

I expect the LEGO logo and the 2x3 mesh stickers will find new uses.

• 1x Brick Round Corner, Curved 3 x 3 x 1 Quarter Circle with print in White (6615418 | 118567)
• 1x Brick Round Corner, Curved 3 x 3 x 1 Quarter Circle with print in White (6615419 | 118568)
• 1x Shield Ovoid with Grip with "airmax" print in Vibrant Yellow (6615421 | 118570). This is also a recolour, as it is the first time this mold appears in vibrant yellow.

• 10x +1 spare Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) with mesh print in White (6615420 | 118569)

I'm sure this will find all manner of uses in MOCs.

Minifigure

The minifigure comes with 2 heads, both of which common appearances in multiple sets, but the other decorated parts are exclusive.

• 1x Hood over Cap with print in Black (6600467 | 116993)
• 1x Torso with print in White (6617771 | 78568)
• 1x Hips and Legs with print in Black (6615572 | 118572)

Rare elements

Aside from packing new elements, there are also some that have been used in just 1 or 2 sets prior to appearing here.

• 4x Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports, Modern in Trans-Light Blue (6508680 | 3556) first appeared in 11040 Magical Transparent Box. I’ve taken a closer look in my review of the LEGO transparent bricks set.
• 1x Slope Curved 4 x 2 with Stud Notch Right in  Dark Bluish Gray (6580006 | 6929)
• 1x Slope Curved 4 x 2 with Stud Notch Left in  Dark Bluish Gray (6580005 | 6930)
• 1x Wheel Arch, Mudguard 8 x 4 x 1 in  Dark Bluish Gray (6596814 | 7207) is on the edge of being new. It first appeared in 11373 The Lord of the Rings: Sauron's Helmet.
• 6x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 1 Cutout in Bright Light Blue (6590665 | 5907)
• 4x Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] in  Pearl Titanium (6501653 | 11477)
• 3x Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 with Curved Top in Dark Purple (6563353 | 5841)
• 5x Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left in Yellowish Green (6236768 | 29120) and 5x Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right in Yellowish Green (6236769 | 29119) have appeared in a single LEGO® BrickHeadz™ set back in 2018.

The finished model

The model is split into 3 sections: a base, the AIR logo and the shoe itself.

The base is a SNOT box with a hinged section to store the alternate head. Once closed, we are left with an ugly gap at the curved end.

Opening the section triggers a mechanism that lets the shoe spin around. 

The AIR logo is a clever build, using only 3 types of curved bricks to create bubbly letters. The 3 letters are mounted on the recolored transparent "banana gear", adding a curve to the lettering.

I suppose it should be possible to create a full alphabet using this style? I’ve given it a go myself (above lower right) trying to write our blog's acronym.

At its core, the shoe is a box that incorporates a lot of SNOT connections to create a fully symmetrical model. 

The smaller of the bubble-like air pockets are created using the new curves placed on vibrant yellow rounded plates. 

A mass of wedge plates are added as loose subbuilds, creating the sides. 

The toe section is a wonderful mess of studs going in all directions.

The final touch is adding the tongue, which is held in place by Technic beams, and we’re done.

Conclusion

Despite not being the target audience, I did enjoy the techniques involved in creating the shoe itself. As with running, the journey was more important than the destination for me here.

The finished model looks decent enough, and I suppose it can be attractive to the right people. For me, it’s ‘just’ a shoe, but that shoe does introduce two useful new curved molds and an awful lot of interesting new recolors, making the set a great parts pack. Fans of the new blue violet shade will appreciate what is included here.

With a RRP of US$99.99/ £89.99/ 99.99€/ AU$149.99 for 1213 pieces, those parts are decently priced compared to other current sets.

READ MORE: Review of the 11506 Rocking Plants set from LEGO® Botanicals

 

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