The Nike Air Max 97 was first introduced to the public in 1997. The Nike Air Max 97 was the first Air Max running shoe to feature full length Air Max cushioning. The Air Max 95 broke barriers by being the first to have Air Max underneith the forefoot and heel, but the Air Max 97 placed one long Air Max unit what went underneith the entire foot.
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The Air Max 97 was rumored to first be named the Air Total Max 3. Its design was inspired by the high-speed Japanese Bullet train. The Nike Air Max 97 was very popular in Europe more than in the US initially. The Air Max 97 has been brought back many times since its original release, but only recently have they been a more common retro Air Max.
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The Air Max 97 is a classic Nike running shoe. Full-length Air-SoleR unit provides maximum impact protection and comfort. Removable anatomical arch cradles the foot in the most abusive training conditions. Synthetic leather and mesh upper. BRS 1000T Nike RegrindT outsole.