Nike Releases Winter-Ready Air Max 97 "Utility" Pack

Nike is continuing to renovate its various classic silhouettes under its latest “Utility” line. Following through with the Air Max 97’s  “SE” and “Ultra” renditions, the new take sees a more technically-aligned design being exhibited. Putting a “cold-weather spin” on the iconic style, the shoes feature synthetic panels, engineered rubber, reflective touches, as well as a re-designed, winter-ready outsole to keep with the new thematic design.

The first of the two new colorways comes in a menacing “Black/Grey” rendition, murdered-out in all-black with various grey touches found throughout. The second iteration, the “Sepia Stone/Moon Particle/Total Orange/Racer Blue” colorway, features a vibrant interplay of orange hues, black, and grey, with the Swoosh logo done in a contrasting blue. Both shoes are emblazoned by a variety of 3M layers, with an updated lacing system that furthers the utilitarian design ethos of the sneakers. Finishing off the details is a newly designed heel tab that features the “Utility” design principles–durable, traction, visibility.

You can check out the Nike Air Max 97 “Utility” pack via the gallery above. Both colorways are currently available via Nike.com with a set retail price of $175 USD.

For more related drops, take a look at The Basement and Nike’s forthcoming Air Max 90 “London.”