Nike Air Max 97

"Throwback Future"

First released in 1997, the Nike Air Max 97 has stood the test of time. Rumored to be inspired by the bullet trains in Japan, this groundbreaking sneaker was initially influenced by metallic finishes on mountain bikes. Despite the futuristic vibes, designer Christian Tresser also drew inspiration from the simple wavy lines created from a raindrop falling into a puddle.

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Part of the Throwback Future pack, the Air Max 97 GS 'Throwback Future' emerges with a retrofuturistic colorway. The shoe's wavy upper features an iridescent finish throughout the signature design lines, with solid black on the mudguard. Underfoot, the midsole houses a full-length Max Air unit in Laser Fuchsia, giving way to a black rubber outsole for traction.

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JOHN DOE: Crazy to see inspiration come from the most random things ever. A milk jug?! You gotta be kidding! lol

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