Ross Dwyer Nike’s Air Max 97 is usually known for its swift aesthetic, streamlined upper, and swooping racing stripes. Yes, the 97 gives off an air of great speed — but it’s versatile as well, able to seamlessly transition to a more refined lifestyle look via its SE iterations. The latest of those striking lifestyle looks to surface? A stately “Velvet Brown” colorway. A pebbled brown ostrich leather appears on the mudguard, while the rest of the upper is dressed in a combination of brown mesh and synthetics. Reflective stripes provide a bright pop of low-light style without interfering with the tonal look, and soft purple accents arrive on the heel tab and outsole for minimal touches of color. The shoe is then completed by a clear full-length Air Max cushioning unit. These luxury 97s are available now at the retailers listed below for $170 USD.
Nike Air Max 97 SE
$170
Color: Velvet Brown/Gridiron/Gridiron
Style Code: AQ4126-201
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