The Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 Is Dressed to Score for 'NY vs NY'

In celebration of the 's 30th anniversary this year, are releasing a new rendition tied to the brand’s 'NY vs NY' streetball tournament.

Having captured the city's summertime attention every year since 2017 (excepting the pandemic era of 2010-2011), the 'NY vs NY' comp series brings together elite high school talent from various NYC boroughs. It was originally developed by Nike in collaboration with Game Seven Marketing, and is held at iconic parks like West 4th and Dyckman.

The event has become a serious cultural staple, celebrating the city’s rich basketball heritage while drawing major crowds, NBA stars and exclusive Swoosh drops along the way.

The forthcoming model switches things up from the , going all in on a bold, black-and-white upper. Smooth white leather wraps key panels like the mudguard, toe, and Swoosh, while the rest of the silhouette leans into a high-contrast look that's both clean and aggressive.

Pops of minty green show up on the tongue and heel pull tabs, while a blue-outlined Swoosh cuts through the side for a jab of energy. Down low, the split-tone midsole houses visible Air units, capped off with a sturdy rubber outsole dipped in black and blue.

Get a closer look at the model above. The Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 'NY vs NY' is expected to land between June and August via SNKRS.