Being big parts of Nike history and sneaker history in general, the Air Max 97 and Air Force 1 are definitely two of the most popular sneakers of all-time. The Air Max 97 was revolutionary in technology with its full-length visible Air Unit and also in design with its bullet train-inspired frame. The Air Force 1, originally a basketball sneaker, has made its way to the feet of rappers, artists, and designers, being a big part of today’s hip-hop culture. The Air Max 97 has been released in its original metallic silver and red colorway, while the Air Force 1 will match with metallic silver and red and even feature the 97’s tongue. Look for both sneakers at most Air Max and Air Force 1 retailers.
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With Summer in full swing, Nike is releasing this nice clean Air Max 97 with white, metallic silver and midnight navy. The color-blocking on these are well thought of with metallic silver on the top, a stripe of midnight navy separating a nice white lower body and upper sole. Rarely used, the upper sole is a very clean white, almost plastic look, giving it a very modern feel. Varsity red also make it onto the sneaker in the full length Max Air Unit and on the tongue label. Look for these now at select Nike retailers.
Style: 312641-142
Colors: White - Midnight Navy - Metallic Silver - Varsity Red
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As the days countdown to the Olympics in Beijing this August, Nike has been hard at work releasing a number of product’s inspired by the Olympics and some of the architecture that will be debuted during the World’s largest athletic event. The National Stadium otherwise known as the Bird’s Nest has been one of the main inspirations for a number of Nike products ranging from the latest Air Force 1’s to a pair of Blazer’s and now a pair of Air Max 97 Lux shoes. These AM97 Lux sneakers come in Metallic Silver, Obsidian, and Varsity Royal, and feature a Bird’s Nest inspiration on the upper. You can pick these up now at select Nike retailers including ebay.
Style: 316783-041
Color: Metallic Silver/Obsidian/Varsity Royal
> eBay: Nike Air Max 97 Lux - Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium Inspired
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The Air Tech Challenge II in White, Tart and Clay Blue officially dropped in stores yesterday, also part of the same “Rebel Pack” is the above Air Max 97 also in the same colors. There is also an Air Alpha Force which should be dropping any minute now. Just a as a quick reminder, the previous Hot Lava Rebel Pack also included the Air Tech Challenge, an Air Max 95 and the Air Revolution. This Air Max 97 is available now at a select Nike Retailers and Nikestore.com.
> Nikestore: Nike Air Max 97 - Tart - Clay Blue - Rebel Pack
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A black and gold colorway of the Air Max 97 is scheduled to drop in the next couple of weeks. Almost similar to the simpleness of the classic silver and red colorway, black dominates this AM97 with gold accenting. The upper feature black 3M and blach mesh, gold is used on the swoosh on the side and the organs of Max Air bag. Look for it in the next few weeks. Via NikeSB.org
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Last week we reported on the Air Max 97 Lux Rainbow sneaking into retailers in Italy, today we’ve learned that this colorway is being quickstriked here in the US. They look quite amazing with the gradient of rainbow colors. The colors start with orange and gradates to yellow, green and blue at the bottom. Look for this Lux AM97 to hit select boutiques soon at $250 but they are already available thru WhereAir on eBay for $199.
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In Europe, Nike recently released a Lux version of the Air Max 97 with full 3M. Nike also put out a rainbow version of the Air Max 97 which looks quite amazing. The colors start with orange and gradates to yellow, green and blue at the bottom. Our writer DV recently spotted at these at a Nike store in Italy so we are note sure if they are available in any other European countries or if they might release in the US.
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