Jared Ebanks Inspired by the Japanese-style bullet train, the beloved Nike Air Max 97 has continued to enjoy its 25th anniversary with an abundance of both familiar and disparate renditions. As Summer comes to a close, Nike’s esteemed silhouette is concocted in a cooler-toned combination of Black, “Sail” and white.
The initial color presides as the dominate shade amidst the models leather base and outsole affixed with the staple full-length Air Max bubble, while a singular stripe of “Sail” is centered between the uppers opposing black and white offerings. The accented hue is continued throughout the midsole, laces and tongue construction with an underscore of white dashing the models swooshes and pull tab logo.
For a closer look at the “Black/Sail” Air Max 97, enjoy official images of the pair below as we sit tight on any further release details.
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