Dune Red Hues Take On The Nike Air Max 97

Multiple shades produce an arid look and feel.

Andrew Rizzo February 26, 2024

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Desert-inspired colorways have accounted for some of the most memorable inline Air Max 97 releases, a fitting design theme given the silhouette’s dune-like wavy overlays. For its next makeup, the Beaverton brand dresses the Air Max mainstay in “Dune Red” coloring reminiscent of clay houses other structures common in desert biomes.

Three different red hues cover the overlays on this installment, transitioning from bright red up top down into maroon just above the mudguard. More maroon coloring appears underfoot, flooding the shoe’s full-length air unit and outsole, while the rest of the shoe keeps things simple with white leather and mesh.

News of this delivery arrives just as Nike unlocks access to the Meg Thee Stallion Air Max 97 Nike By You interface, adding to conversations surrounding the Christian Tresser-designed shoe.

No release date has been set at the time of this writing, so return to our Sneaker Release Dates page for updates. In the meantime, enjoy official images below.

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Mens Nike Air Max 97

SKU: FN6957-101

RETAIL PRICE: $175

RELEASE DATE: 2025

US 2025

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.