The Nike Air Max 97 “Puerto Rico” is a special makeup of the performance running shoe that honors Puerto Rican culture. Released by Nike just ahead of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade held in New York City in June 2021, the “Puerto Rican” edition of the Air Max 97 mimics the styling of the model’s iconic original colorway, the “Silver Bullet. ” Like the “Silver Bullet,” the “Puerto Rico” has metallic silver reflective leather panels layered over a tonal mesh base on the upper. Nike adds the Puerto Rican flag to the pull tab on the tongue and places an embroidered red Swoosh on either side above the white foam midsole. An additional red Swoosh appears on the navy blue overlay on the top of the metallic silver mesh tongue. Silver “Air Max” branding can be found on the back of the shoe. The full-length visible Air cushioning system within the white foam midsole is consistent with the original design of the Air Max 97. A small Puerto Rican flag appears on a silver bubble on the outsole. Release date: June 5, 2021 | Air Max 97 OG Sp/prd.
The Nike Air Max 97 “Puerto Rico” is a special makeup of the performance running shoe that honors Puerto Rican culture. Released by Nike just ahead of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade held in New York City in June 2021, the “Puerto Rican” edition of the Air Max 97 mimics the styling of the model’s iconic original colorway, the “Silver Bullet. ” Like the “Silver Bullet,” the “Puerto Rico” has metallic silver reflective leather panels layered over a tonal mesh base on the upper. Nike adds the Puerto Rican flag to the pull tab on the tongue and places an embroidered red Swoosh on either side above the white foam midsole. An additional red Swoosh appears on the navy blue overlay on the top of the metallic silver mesh tongue. Silver “Air Max” branding can be found on the back of the shoe. The full-length visible Air cushioning system within the white foam midsole is consistent with the original design of the Air Max 97. A small Puerto Rican flag appears on a silver bubble on the outsole. Release date: June 5, 2021 | Air Max 97 OG Sp/prd.
The Nike Air Max 97 “Puerto Rico” is a special makeup of the performance running shoe that honors Puerto Rican culture. Released by Nike just ahead of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade held in New York City in June 2021, the “Puerto Rican” edition of the Air Max 97 mimics the styling of the model’s iconic original colorway, the “Silver Bullet. ” Like the “Silver Bullet,” the “Puerto Rico” has metallic silver reflective leather panels layered over a tonal mesh base on the upper. Nike adds the Puerto Rican flag to the pull tab on the tongue and places an embroidered red Swoosh on either side above the white foam midsole. An additional red Swoosh appears on the navy blue overlay on the top of the metallic silver mesh tongue. Silver “Air Max” branding can be found on the back of the shoe. The full-length visible Air cushioning system within the white foam midsole is consistent with the original design of the Air Max 97. A small Puerto Rican flag appears on a silver bubble on the outsole. Release date: June 5, 2021 | Air Max 97 OG Sp/prd.
The Nike Air Max 97 “Puerto Rico” is a special makeup of the performance running shoe that honors Puerto Rican culture. Released by Nike just ahead of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade held in New York City in June 2021, the “Puerto Rican” edition of the Air Max 97 mimics the styling of the model’s iconic original colorway, the “Silver Bullet. ” Like the “Silver Bullet,” the “Puerto Rico” has metallic silver reflective leather panels layered over a tonal mesh base on the upper. Nike adds the Puerto Rican flag to the pull tab on the tongue and places an embroidered red Swoosh on either side above the white foam midsole. An additional red Swoosh appears on the navy blue overlay on the top of the metallic silver mesh tongue. Silver “Air Max” branding can be found on the back of the shoe. The full-length visible Air cushioning system within the white foam midsole is consistent with the original design of the Air Max 97. A small Puerto Rican flag appears on a silver bubble on the outsole. Release date: June 5, 2021 | Air Max 97 OG Sp/prd.
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Nike Air Max 97 OG SP 'Puerto Rico' | Silver | Men's Size 9
Delivery between 23–30 Mar $25
Nike Air Max 97 Puerto Rico, UK 8
Delivery between 26–30 Mar $14.99
originally posted on store.nike.com
The Air Max 97 Puerto Rico overall has a very nice design. As a Puerto Rican this shoe has significance as it allows for someone who loves shoes to represent their ethnicity in style. The shoes is certainly solid in terms of durability. This shoe does run small and I would recommend a full size up if you plan to purchase this shoe. It came with a cool towel which also is a plus. Hope that Nike inspires to make more shoes for PR in the future.
originally posted on store.nike.com
Being a Puerto Rican, I can say that these are beautiful. I was skeptical at first with all the great Puerto Rico Air Force ones that came out prior but once I had them on hand and on feet. I fell in love. The towel was also a great touch
originally posted on snipesusa.com
I’ve been wanting these For quite some time. I was finally able to grab from Jimmy Jazz and they shipped within 24 hours. I received them two days later and I’m completely in love with them them. Thanks Jimmy Jazz.
| NICKNAME | Puerto Rico |
| COLORWAY | METALLIC SILVER/VARSITY RED |
| RELEASE DATE | June 5, 2021 |
Nike Air Max 97 OG SP 'Puerto Rico' | Silver | Men's Size 9
Delivery between 23–30 Mar $25
Nike Air Max 97 Puerto Rico, UK 8
Delivery between 26–30 Mar $14.99
The Air Max 97 Puerto Rico overall has a very nice design. As a Puerto Rican this shoe has significance as it allows for someone who loves shoes to represent their ethnicity in style. The shoes is certainly solid in terms of durability. This shoe does run small and I would recommend a full size up if you plan to purchase this shoe. It came with a cool towel which also is a plus. Hope that Nike inspires to make more shoes for PR in the future.
Being a Puerto Rican, I can say that these are beautiful. I was skeptical at first with all the great Puerto Rico Air Force ones that came out prior but once I had them on hand and on feet. I fell in love. The towel was also a great touch
I’ve been wanting these For quite some time. I was finally able to grab from Jimmy Jazz and they shipped within 24 hours. I received them two days later and I’m completely in love with them them. Thanks Jimmy Jazz.
Great shoes great quality. Only thing I am disappointed about is the bottoms came scratched on the flag on the sole upon delivery. I don’t know if it was a factory issue or not but it did hurt the value for the gift it was suppose to be. Still a great shoe.
This air max 97 is great! With the mixing of the original 97 grey and red! This is version is sick as it embraces the puerto rican culture and has hidden details that most will not notice!
So happy for the second chance at getting these shoes. They mean so much to me as they represent my culture and I am proud to show these off with style! As a shoe head, I was even more appreciative of the surprise towel. Well worth the money! Thank you, Nike for doing what you do and allowing people all over the world to have a creative outlook that is a meaningful way to express themselves.
This is a beautiful shoe, has a few nice Puerto Rico details. The best Puerto Rico detail is the flag on the top of the tongue. You can't go wrong with this classic Air Max 97' design and color.The best surprise of this purchase was the towel that it came with.
At first I was so excited to get this year’s release, but the shoe was wrinkled on the toe box and paint splatter on the sole wasn’t a good look either. I am an avid Air Max collector. The towel was a nice touch. Just wish quality control was better.
| NICKNAME | Puerto Rico |
| COLORWAY | METALLIC SILVER/VARSITY RED |
| RELEASE DATE | June 5, 2021 |
