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# Nike Air Max 97 Shoes

The Nike Air Max 97 is a running sneaker designed by Christian Tresser for NIKE, Inc. Debuted in 1997, it introduced full-length Nike Air Max-cushioning to the brand’s footwear lineup. Historically, the shoe has been widely believed to have been inspired by Japan’s bullet trains. And while partially true, Tresser drew cues from the ripples he saw in ponds. Additionally, the model’s original, predominantly-“Metallic Silver” colorway was directly transplanted from mountain bikes, a long-time interest of the designer’s. Throughout its life, the Air Max 97 has remained a pivotal product within the Swoosh’s roster, enabling similar wavy detailing across the upper, minimal branding and full-length, exposed Airbags. The brand’s marquee running sneaker of 1997 didn’t experience immediate stateside fandom of models like the Nike Air Max 95, but it became a cultural staple in Italy. Thanks to their anti-establishment movements of the late 1990s, Milan, Rome and Naples saw DJs and other creative individuals adopt the shoe as a lifestyle sneaker, affectionally dubbing it with a “Le Silver” moniker. Surrounding European communities grew fond of the AM 97, but the Swoosh commemorated Italy’s fandom by retroing a special edition of the shoe’s original colorway across Italy and in NikeTown shops with notable Italian foot traffic as part of the sneaker’s 10th anniversary. In 2017, Tresser’s design celebrated its 20th anniversary. While not as popular among collaborators as other Air Maxes, the shoe has appeared in special editions courtesy of Undefeated, Skepta and Off-White. The sneaker is typically priced at $170 USD (adult sizing).

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