Nike Air Max 97 “First Use” Appears in Orange

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was designed by a friend of a friend — and has undergone a handful of changes over the years. And in this, the 50th anniversary year, Nikeis celebrating the variations through a special “First Use” collection of classics. But it’s not only the retro Swoosh that they’re celebrating — they’re delivering countless options in ode to their original trainers from way back when. this Air Max 97 “First Use” continues that theme, with a vintage nylon and suede build that harkens back to the earliest days of Nike.

Just like the previously-previewed options from the collection, this Air Max 97 shares some communal traits; an identification of June 18th, 1971 as the trademarked date on the medial side, retro tongue tags, golden Swoosh mounted with a solitary diamond, and collection-specific insoles. Here, the pair arrives with a retro-inspired construction of all-orange nylon and suede. Tongues ofpt for a clean white finish, while throwback liners, retro tongue tags, and bling Swoosh lace jewels complete the design.

Though a release date did not accompany the official image set below, you should expect to see pairs of the Nike Air Max 97 “First Use” arrive at select retailers soon. While we await further details, grab a quick look at the pair here below, and be sure to keep our eyes glued to our official Twitter accountfor updates.