Nike is paying homage to the Class of ’97 by releasing a brand new Air Max 97 inspired by the Foamposite One “Royal” colorway. This Nike Air Max 97 features a black mesh and leather upper with a Game Royal Foamposite-like mudguard that is meant to look like the shell material of the Foamposite. It’s completed with a White midsole atop an icy translucent outsole.
Grab a full look at this homage to 1997 below and find them available now at the select retailers below and rolling out to nike.com very soon. The retail price tag is set at $180 USD.
Nike was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports and initially operated as a distributor for the Japanese shoemaker Onitasuka Tiger (now known as Asics). It officially became Nike Inc. in 1971.The Nike swoosh was designed by Portland State University student Carolyn Davidson，The slogan “Just Do It” was inspired by serial killer Gary Gilmore, who said “let’s do it” just before he was executed by a firing squad in 1977.
