Nike Adorns the Air Max 97 in a Playful New Colorway

Blue, red, and yellow tones set against white uppers.

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Following Nike‘s “Grape” rendition is a quirky new makeup for the beloved Air Max 97 silhouette. The special edition sneaker is equipped with tonal white uppers with red, blue and yellow accents for added flair. As for construction details, the most head-turning attribute goes to the tongue and side panels that boast corduroy-like textiles. All in all, this vibrant makeup breathes new life into the classic low-top that has already seen an endless amount of colorways.

Peep the latest Air Max 97 colorway above and stay tuned for official release details. In related footwear news, Nike recently made a hybrid silhouette comprised of the Air Max 97 “Silver Bullet”‘s uppers with VaporMax sole units.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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