Nike Air Max 97 Black and Orange

The Nike Air Max 97 isn’t celebrating a milestone anniversary like some of its counterparts under the Swoosh umbrella, but it’s taken the first four months of 2021 to emerged in handfuls of impressive inline colorways. Case in point: A tonal orange pair accompanied by black branding and tread.

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Are Nike Air Max 97 still in style?
How do I know if my Air Max 97 is original?
Did 1997 Air Max 97 come out?

Akin to a recently-surfaced pair dedicated to the city of Los Angeles, the forthcoming option indulges in a vibrant, near fluorescent shade of citrus throughout its synthetic leather and mesh upper. Miniature swoosh logos at the mid-foot and tongue, as well as “air max” branding on the spine, deliver stark contrast to the mostly-monochromatic style. Although other Nike Sportswear models haven’t emerged in similar arrangements, it’s possible that’s likely to change as spring and summer roll along. Underfoot, the full-length Air cushioning also partakes in the titular, eye-catching orange color.

Enjoy official images of the bold Air Max 97 here below, and anticipate pairs hitting Nike.com before summer ends.

Are Nike Air Max 97 still in style?

Nike Air Max 97 Since its release 25 years ago, Nike Air Max 97s have remained one of the brand's most popular designs.

How do I know if my Air Max 97 is original?

If you remove the sockliners of Air Max 97 OGs and look underneath you will see a Nike logo embossed into the material. You will also see the shoe size, often a range of 2 sizes, also embossed into the sockliner. Make sure the sockliner size matches the shoe size on the box label and shoe label.

Did 1997 Air Max 97 come out?

Overview. The Nike Air Max 97 was first released in 1997. The design of the shoe is commonly thought to be inspired by the bullet trains of Japan, but the design was inspired by mountain bikes. The Air Max 97 was Nike's first shoe that introduced full-length air.