After announcing the winners of the Nike: On Air contest in May 2018, the resulting sneaker creations were released in April 2019. Londoner Jasmine Lasode designed the Air Max 97 ‘On Air: London Summer Of Love’ sneaker. Collaborating alongside Nike developers, the vibrant rainbow mesh upper is influenced by Lasode’s…
Released in April 2019, the Nike: On Air collection gave six contest entrants from around the globe a chance to develop an Air Max shoe influenced by their hometowns. Joining forces with Nike designers, Cash Ru created the Air Max 97 ‘On Air: Shanghai Kaleidoscope’ sneaker. Gazing into the distance…
The Air Max 97 ‘Script Swoosh’ was released August 10, 2019 along with other iconic Nike shoes that pay tribute to a world-famous logo in authentic graphic detail. Framed by a white leather body and black-and-red stitched trim, a synthetic mesh side panel displays designer Carolyn Davidson’s first draft of…
The Air Max 97 ‘Silver Bullet’ offering features shiny paneling on its signature wavy overlays, which were inspired by the ripples created by rain dropping into a body of water. Nike designer Christian Tresser’s futuristic makeup is paired with subtle red accents on the micro-Swooshes and branding, while the Max…
Part of the Nike Sunburst Pack, the Air Max 97 ‘Sunburst’ reimagines the retro runner with a multi-colored motif that celebrates one of Nike’s heritage logos. Back in 1972, the company wanted to give its apparel line a symmetrical logo, so graphic designers arranged the now-famous Swoosh trademark in a…
Nike designers committed to the darkly dipped colorway of this Nike Wmns Air Max 97 ‘Triple Black,’ managing to conceal the silhouette’s 3M reflective elements. Almost every other element of the OG style, however, remains the same. The upper starts with a jet-black mesh on the tongue, with traditional wavy…
The Nike Air Max 97 sneaker represents the ingenuity that personifies the Swoosh brand with its water ripple-inspired silhouette. This ‘Triple Black’ iteration lives up to the legacy of the AM97 as a lifestyle icon, dressed in premium leather and mesh materials. 3M Scotchlite strips add a striking ingredient to…
The Nike Air Max 97 ‘Triple White’ features a white leather and mesh upper with Wolf Grey accents. Released in August of 2017, the sneaker also includes a full-length white Air Max unit.
The Nike Air Max 97 ‘University Red’ sneaker, released in July 2018, keeps similar design attributes as the original while still offering a refreshed look. Its ultralight leather and mesh-paneled upper is highlighted by the silhouette’s classic wave pattern and trademark Swoosh branding. At the bottom, the silhouette’s classic full-length…
Designed by Christian Tresser, the Women’s Nike Air Max 97 gets a bold and bright update for November 2018 in a ‘University Red’ colorway with subtle exotic print details. The iconic silhouette has an all-red upper made from rich leather, accented with stripes of black and leopard print along the…
The Air Max 97 ‘Vintage Mosaic’ makes use of a predominantly white finish on a textile and leather upper. The silhouette’s signature wavy overlays are accentuated by reflective detailing and swirling pops of contrasting color, which get repeated on the quarter panel and tongue. The layered build sits atop a…