First Looks // Nike Air Max 97 “Leopard Tongue”

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A new Nike Sportswear pack is emerging this summer, with a slew of the Swoosh’s most iconic deliveries debuting an intriguing exotic theme. Next up is this Nike Air Max 97 “Leopard Tongue”, which joins the likes of the Air Max Plus, Air Max 95, and Dunk Low in donning the faux print.

Centered around the pack’s common colors of white, sail, and two olives (green and tan), the collection’s Air Max 97 addition looks mainly to bright hues, with whites and sails forming the bulk of the upper. Strips of green and olive arrive on the lower profile panels in 3M and corduroy respectively, with other exotic finishes applied to the reptilian-influenced leathers, and titular leopard tongues. Undefoot sees a metallic copper-gold Air support system housed in sail midsoles, with black outsole sporting pops of red to round out the design.

A release date for this new Air Max 97 “Leopard Tongue” is yet to be revealed, but you should expect to see pairs hit select stores and Nike.com over the coming weeks — likely in time for Fall. Until more news arrives, you can enjoy an official look at the pair below, and keep your eyes locked on our official Twitter account for further updates.