Nike Air Max 97 Release Dates
Christian Tresser was the leading designer in 1997 for Nike’s annual Air Max silhouette, the Air Max ‘97. Tresser’s Air Max ‘97 was groundbreaking— the Air Max model featured the first ever full-length visible Air unit. The silhouette’s upper was inspired by water dripping in a pond causing ripples. Tresser was interested in the aluminum and titanium finishes of 90’s mountain bikes and incorporated bits and pieces into the “Silver Bullet” Air Max ‘97. Browse popular Air Max ‘97 collaborations with Sean Wotherspoon, Off-White, Undefeated, and Union here.
Released in 1997, the Nike Air Max 97 was a revolution in both design and technology. The first Nike shoe to feature a full-length Air unit, the AM97 offered an unprecedented level of comfort and bounce. Its design was inspired by a high-speed Japanese bullet train, reflected in its sleek, flowing lines.
With its futuristic silhouette and unique colorways, including the famous "Silver Bullet," the Air Max 97 has become a symbol of '90s style and innovation. Collaborations like the Off-White x Nike Air Max 97 and the Sean Wotherspoon x Nike Air Max 1/97 have only added to its legacy.
Today, the Air Max 97 is celebrated for its unique aesthetic and its role in advancing Nike's Air Max technology. Its enduring popularity shows the continued fascination with '90s style and Nike's commitment to innovative design.
Nike Air Max 97 Black Metallic Gold
$185 • DC2190-001
Nike Air Max 97 Feel Love (W)
$175 • FD0870-100
Nike Air Max 97 SE Medium Grey Ice Blue Obsidian (W)
$175 • DV7421-001
Nike Air Max 97 Gradient Yellow Orange
$175 • FN0321-100
Nike Air Max 97 Canvas White Pink
$180 • FJ4549-100
Nike Air Max 97 Black University Blue Dark Obsidian
$175 • DQ3955-001
Nike Air Max 97 Black Orange
$185
Nike Air Max 97 Pure Platinum Sail (W)
$175 • DZ2629-001
Nike Air Max 97 Futura Cream
Price TBD • FB4496-001
Nike Air Max 97 Black Chrome
$185 • FD4613-001
Nike Air Max 97 Oxidized
$175 • DV7422-200
Nike Air Max 97 Athletic Company Beige
Price TBD
Nike Air Max 97 Neon
$175 • DX4235-001
Nike Air Max 97 Light Bone Black
$175 • DV7421-002
Nike Air Max 97 Michigan
$185
Nike Air Max 97 Cow Print (W)
$185 • FN7173-133
Nike Air Max 97 Worn Bone (W)
$175 • DX0137-002
Nike Air Max 97 USA
$175 • 921826-405
Nike Air Max 97 Light Silver Suede (W)
$180 • FB8471-001
Nike Air Max 97 Premium Toggle (W)
$190 • DZ5316-010
Nike Air Max 97 Teddy Bear
$180 • DZ5348-288
Nike Air Max 97 Silver Black Pink (W)
$180 • FD0800-001