Push your style into the future with the Nike Air Max 97. Rippled design lines give this iconic sneaker a sleek, fast-paced look. Benefits Real and synthetic leather is durable and maintains smooth, fluid look of original. Originally designed for performance running, full-length Max Air unit adds soft, comfortable cushioning underfoot. Hidden lacing system allows for streamlined look. Foam midsole feels springy and cushy. Rubber sole adds durable traction. (Let’s set the story straight: It was a water droplet that inspired the ripple design—not high-speed bullet trains.) Still, the influence of the 97 remains undeniable. It was, in essence, a vision of the future. An icon that made other icons possible. Unlike anything that had come before, it revolutionized the sneaker world with full-length Air cushioning and an innovative hidden lacing system. Originally made for performance running, these shoes were quickly adopted as streetwear by high-fashion destinations like Milan and beloved by creatives and artists alike to cement their place in sneaker history.