NEXT STOP: LEGENDARY STYLE.

Inspired by the ripples a drop of water creates on the surface of a pond, the Nike Air Max 97 brings back a running icon with a plush, lightweight upgrade. It modernises its retro design with a repeating "NIKE" graphic, welded overlays and a Max Air unit for all-day comfort.

Benefits

• Max Air unit provides responsive cushioning.
• Welded design lines are inspired by the original Air Max '97.
• Gusseted tongue provide a snug, bootie-like feel.
• TPU window in the outsole lets you see into the Max Air unit.
• Low-profile rubber enhances durability with a sleek look.
• A repeating "NIKE" graphic encircles the shoe.

Air Max 97 Origins

Nike's revolutionary Air-Sole unit made its way into Nike footwear in 1978. In 1987, the Nike Air Max 1 debuted with visible air in its heel, allowing fans more than just the feel of Air-Sole comfort—suddenly they could see it. Two years after the Nike Air Max 95 brought visible air to the forefoot, the Nike Air Max 97 arrived with the very first full-length unit. The shoe made a huge splash in the running world, as anticipated by its ripple-effect design lines. It's still making waves over two decades later.