Browsing the "Air Max 97" Category
March 5th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It’s not quite on the level of, say, creating an Air Foamposite One from denim, but applying canvas to the Air Max 97′s swooping lines isn’t exactly the most obvious transition for this fifteen year veteran. Then again, we have seen its distinctive full-length Max Air cushion successfully paired with the Jordan CMFT series, so perhaps taking the AM97 in a more casual route is indeed the most logical next step. Enter the Nike Air Max 97 CVS, a new debut for the summer season that’s just about to hit retailers in tonal styles like this black pair pictured above. Expect red, blue and others following the same pattern and stick with Sneaker News for word on their availability from NSW retailers like Titolo.
Nike Air Max 97 CVS
Black/Black-White-Metallic Silver
505802-010
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March 1st, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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One of the finest aspects of the various VT models that made their way to retail late last year was the low-key colorways, which had a lifestyle lean that let the vacuum packed look be the star of the show. Take the white on white Air Force 1 from the group for example, a sneaker whose milky look was upgraded thanks to the molded construction. This new Nike Air Max 97 VT takes a similar approach, getting about as basic as can be with the blocking but still looking good thanks to the futuristic upper. If you like what you see then click through with us to get some extra angles, and cop the Nike Air Max 97 VT in white now from Eastbay or you can find some on eBay.
Nike Air Max 97 VT
White/White
456582-100
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February 9th, 2012 by John K.
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Nike Running’s line-up of trackstars has progressively evolved in design and performance, with each particular model owning some trademark detail or design that has provided a distinct identity. For the Nike Air Max 97, it’s the sleek and sexy lines inspired by a running track that gave it its worldwide fame, and for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 roll-out, the ’97 will get completely remastered with canvas material. We’ve previewed two colorways of the Air Max 97 CVS before, but here’s a first look at the actual model in a Soar Blue/White/Metallic Silver colorway; the canvas material slims down the profile just a bit more, but is the canvas breathable enough for long-distance wear? Check out the detailed angles of the Nike Air Max 97 CVS below and stick with Sneaker News for more updates on upcoming NSW releases.
Nike Air Max 97 CVS
Soar/Soar-White-Metallic Silver
505802-410
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January 13th, 2012 by John K.
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The original tag line for the debut of the Nike Air Max 1 was “Nike Air is not shoe”. Twenty-five years later, that notion holds true, because Air Max – aside from its performance value – has driven the sneaker game into collector madness with its classics taking the spotlight front and center. Many will confess to owning multiple pairs of Air Max 1s, 90s, and 95s, but let’s not forget that Air Max went beyond the confines or running and into training and basketball, creating its own legacy within each individual sport. Of course, there were the cult-classics along the way, like the nylon-uppered Air Max Deluxe and the ‘Spidermans’ in the Air Max 120 in the running sector, the Speed Turf Max, which will make a triumphant return later this year, and the LeBron 9, which continues to popularize Air Max in the sport of basketball that had been previously dominated by Zoom. Complex just put together a list of the 25 best Air Maxes of all-time, so see if you can guess which came up at number 1!
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December 21st, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Nike Sportswear had wrapped up its VacTech collection and was moving forward to 2012 and a variety of other initiatives, or so we thought. The majority of NSW VT sneakers have already hit store shelves, but we did only get one of these despite having previewed at least three other pairs a good while ago. The Nike Air Max 97 was never one to fit in with the crowd, arguably the most unique of all the classic Air Max runners in regular rotation, and the Air Max 97 VT does this tradition proud with a Midnight Fog suede release whose white sole allows for the kind of contrast that packs every bit as much punch as the legendary ‘Silver Bullet’ OGs. We’re happy to see these didn’t actually slip through the cracks after all, and their appearance suggests that at least two other similarly constructed pairs are on the way, so click through for more of the ‘Midnight Fog’ Air Max 97 VT and look for these at select retailers likeTitolo.
Nike Air Max 97 VT
Midnight Fog/Midnight Fog-White
456582-020
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October 27th, 2011 by John K.
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As it was detailed in the Nike Hyperfuse ‘Tales From The Kitchen’ video, Shane Kohatsu’s discovery of Nike Hyperfuse was transferred over to Nike Sportswear, as a curious Ben Shaffer implemented this three-layer super-lightweight material onto classic Air Max models that were typically constructed of heavier leather and suede materials. Both Nike Innovation Kitchen chefs have been praised for their magnificent creations, and in 2012, two years after Hyperfuse was introduced via the Nike Zoom Hyperfuse, Nike Sportswear will continue forth with the Fuse experimentation with the super-sleek Nike Air Max 97. Here we have a look at four upcoming colorways of the Nike Air Max 97 Hyperfuse; leading the pack is the OG ‘Silver Bullet’ colorway, followed by three tonal renditions of Volt, Blue, and Black. More shots await you below, so take a good look and stay in touch with Sneaker News for more Nike 2012 releases!
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October 25th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Of all the Air Max Legacy runners Nike Sportswear releases on the regular, the Nike Air Max 97 seems to be released least frequently. We saw several Air Max 97 VT colorways previewed but a different pari in black leather is the only one to hit retail so far, so that leaves at least three others along with the upcoming CVS edition squarely aimed at the casual sneakerhead looking for a bit of extra comfort. That same consumer will find these new AM97s equally satisfying their nubuck mudguard and red midsole/airbag a novel combination for this runner that’s been out nearly a decade and a half. We have some more photos so you can see them up-close after the jump, and then grab a pair from select NSW spots like 95soleman on eBay.
Nike Air Max 97
Black/Challenge Red-Black
312641-065
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October 10th, 2011 by John K.
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Joining the parade of funky materials on the Air Max 97 is canvas – a material we don’t often (okay, never) associate with performance footwear. Canvas isn’t breathable and it isn’t the lightest of materials, but when viewed through the ‘lifestyle’ looking glass, canvas is one of the best materials out there. Will it fit well with the Air Max 97? That remains to be seen, but a look at these two upcoming tonal colorways of Black/White and Red/White have fairly impressed and eager to see what these will feel like in our hands and on our feet. Check out shots of both upcoming Summer 2012 releases below and let us know what you think. via CK.
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