Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Nike have teamed up to release a special-edition rendition of the Air Max 97. This Nike Air Max 97 pays tribute to Tatum’s high school, Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur, Missouri. It features a Red and Black upper with basketball print displayed on its mudguard. A Silver midsole atop a Grey rubber outsole completed with Silver tongues that read, “Tatum” and “The Deuce” as a nod to his nickname.
A release date for the Jayson Tatum x Nike Air Max 97 has yet to be announced. For now you can check out more images below for a closer look.
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