Official Air Max 97 Thread

[tigo0240]

There's a stitch on the lateral side and shorter heel tab.


They fit exactly the same. The black/atlantic blues and chlorines from this year fit the same as all of my 97s from the past ~6 years


*I did return the chlorine blues, though. Love the CW but the silver material is so cheap, felt like something you'd get out of a 50 cent vending machine at the grocery store.

 

[jayfiend]

Really thinking about just ordering from goat. They’re $213 and I got a $25 credit… really don’t know what to expect from this release.. should be easy cop?

 

[tigo0240]

It definitely seems like it will (at least) be easier than 2016/2017.
All the boutiques are going to have them, along with the bigger chains and of course NDC/SNKRS.

 

[Youngfreewildin93]

There's a stitch on the lateral side and shorter heel tab.


They fit exactly the same. The black/atlantic blues and chlorines from this year fit the same as all of my 97s from the past ~6 years


*I did return the chlorine blues, though. Love the CW but the silver material is so cheap, felt like something you'd get out of a 50 cent vending machine at the grocery store.

How does the comfort compare ? My 17 SB are pretty much still new lol

 

[tigo0240]

How does the comfort compare ? My 17 SB are pretty much still new lol

I mean they're comfortable (to me) in the sense that they're neutral. The same way I find old Jordans or classic Adidas to be comfortable.


But they are no more or less comfortable than the "older" 97s. But with that polyurethane midsole, it's always good to have a fresh pair on ice IMO.

 

[rafbuddy]

The 16' silver bullets were not comfy. 0 cushion and flex. They didnt even bend. Took em on a trip to Ireland 4 years back and had to keep a spare set of walking shoes on me. I'm hoping they got some **** right this time

 

[vig09]

They are classic as a shoe gets and must cop

 

[da r entertainment]

Really thinking about just ordering from goat. They’re $213 and I got a $25 credit… really don’t know what to expect from this release.. should be easy cop?

Exactly why I went the route I did.

 

[bence23]

It definitely seems like it will (at least) be easier than 2016/2017.
All the boutiques are going to have them, along with the bigger chains and of course NDC/SNKRS.

the 17s were a QS. These seem more available. And hopefully people are more focused on lost and found 1s

 

[slaughterx]

Had no idea shiny silver shoes were so popular. Guess that goes for anything OG tho

 

[bklyn style baby]

Nike Air Max 97 OG

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[big1236]

^^ not working....

 

[rainking]

The 16' silver bullets were not comfy. 0 cushion and flex. They didnt even bend. Took em on a trip to Ireland 4 years back and had to keep a spare set of walking shoes on me. I'm hoping they got some **** right this time

SB 97s are arguably my favorite AM model; I've had so many pairs from so many different releases over the years. I bought three pairs of the '16/'17s and you're correct, they are pretty much bricks. I can wear them for long stretches with no problem, but they have zero bounce. I sold one DS pair last year and have my final remaining pair in rotation. The first pair I got, I wore all the time. I've said this in the past: One evening , I noticed the outsole on one shoe had peeled away from the heel. Took a closer look and realized the air bag was damaged when the heel peeled off, and it was deflated. But I could BARELY even tell the difference underfoot. It was obvious the pillars inside the bag are what give the underfoot support; the "air" does almost nothing for the cushion on them. It's pretty much a "fake" Max Air unit that's only there for looks.

 

[rafbuddy]

SB 97s are arguably my favorite AM model; I've had so many pairs from so many different releases over the years. I bought three pairs of the '16/'17s and you're correct, they are pretty much bricks. I can wear them for long stretches with no problem, but they have zero bounce. I sold one DS pair last year and have my final remaining pair in rotation. The first pair I got, I wore all the time. I've said this in the past: One evening , I noticed the outsole on one shoe had peeled away from the heel. Took a closer look and realized the air bag was damaged when the heel peeled off, and it was deflated. But I could BARELY even tell the difference underfoot. It was obvious the pillars inside the bag are what give the underfoot support; the "air" does almost nothing for the cushion on them. It's pretty much a "fake" Max Air unit that's only there for looks.

nike's air bubble the biggest scam in the history of sports marketing. zoom air tho. still in for a pair lol

 

[Youngfreewildin93]

nike's air bubble the biggest scam in the history of sports marketing. zoom air tho. still in for a pair lol

Kinda would be dope to see a full zoom air 97

 

[bence23]

there''s some pairs on stockx for under retail right now. comes out to like $15 more than retail + tax. i had to be impatient and do it. i've had bad luck the past few years on release dates. Now I can sleep in

 

[rainking]

nike's air bubble the biggest scam in the history of sports marketing. zoom air tho. still in for a pair lol

Wasn’t always the case, though. But these modern Max bags on retros in particular seem like nothing but a visual thing
But the Air in my 720s … now that’s legit.

 

[dragicon]

Kinda would be dope to see a full zoom air 97

I mean that is more or less what they did with the lebron 10 and the ‘zoom all out’. Both were great. I still wear my zoom all out flyknit as quite a bit. They do bounce almost a little too much at times though. I feel they make it a little fatiguing.

 

[1c3m4m]

i see that stitch is a thing that was on the original 97 release

Why did they take it off
On every retro since

 

[tigo0240]

Probably because it looks better without it

 

[1c3m4m]

Probably because it looks better without it

It definitely does

Then they put the ish back on

 

[treez84]

Nike cancelled an order of mine last week so I asked for a promo code. 15 percent off should help come Friday .

 

[slaughterx]

Until you realize you cant use it on anything...

 

[dennistrane]

They might drop SBs on snkrs during the heat up show. They have dropped air maxes on there in the past.

Starts in 10 min

 

[treez84]

Until you realize you cant use it on anything...

Man hopefully its for some maxes lol but you right...