NEXT STOP: LEGENDARY STATUS. Featuring the same wavy design as the original inspired by Japanese bullet trains, the Nike Air Max 97 is designed to push your style full speed ahead. Thanks to the revolutionary full-length Nike Air unit that has turned it upside down the world of running and the addition of current details, will allow you to run in maximum comfort.AdvantagesUpper in synthetic material that recalls the fluid look of the first edition, with even greater comfort and resistance.Lower layers in mesh for ideal breathability.Originally Designed for high-performance running, the full-length Max Air unit adds long-lasting comfort and softness. Foam midsole for ideal elasticity. Rubber on the tread for superior traction and durability. First-in-class hidden lacing system one of a kind, for a streamlined look.Product DetailsFoam insoleHeel tabProduct is not intended as personal protective equipment (PPE)Color shown in photo: Black/White/BlackStyle: BQ4567-001Origins of the Air Max 97 shoeThe revolutionary Air-Sole unit debuted in Nike shoes in 1978. In 1987 the Nike Air Max 1 shoe, the first model with a visible Air unit in the heel, offered everyone the opportunity not only to feel the Air-Sole comfort, but also to see it in action. The shoe Nike Air Max 95 brings the Air unit visible in the forefoot and two years later the Nike Air Max 97 model presents the first full-length unit. The shoe has dived into the world of running, as anticipated by its design lines reminiscent the ripples of the water. Two decades later he is still riding high.