A Racy “Black/Volt” Arrives On The Nike Air Max 97

Subtle accents add flair to a black base.

Andrew Rizzo June 7, 2024

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The Nike Air Max 97 has taken a back seat to cuts like the Air Max Plus in recent months, but the Christian Tresser-designed shoe has continued to surface sporadically in under-the-radar fashion.

The first new pair to surface in months, this installment comes coated in black with “Volt” hits on the Nike branding throughout. The accent color isn’t necessarily tied to Air Max 97 heritage in particular, but consistently appears across myriad Air Max icons. Even if used delicately as seen here, it evokes the electric 90s-era color palettes that defined the first colorways of several Air-equipped runners turned lifestyle classics.

While you’d be justified to call most of the upper “monotone,” the shoe’s wavy overlays appear in a slightly lighter grey shade for subtle differentiation. Underfoot, a white midsole and black outsole complete the look, the latter of which delivers another splash of “Volt” for added flair.

The Nike Air Max 97 “Black/Volt” is set to arrive in Fall 2024 for $175 in men’s sizing. Enjoy official images below and tap our Sneaker Release Dates page for more from the Swoosh.

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Written by

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.