First Looks // Nike Air Max 97 “Sashiko”

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Corduroy won’t be the only unique material used by the Swoosh for the 25th-anniversary Air Max 97 this fall, with first and official looks at an impending Nike Air Max 97 “Sashiko” confirming a return to the patchwork-style textile.

Utilized prolifically back in 2020-21 on models like the Air Jordan 4, Nike Blazer Mid, and Air Force 1, it’s been a big break since we last saw the Swoosh deploy the traditional Japanese textile. But while those pairs retained traditional values, this new Nike Air Max 97 “Sashiko” shows us a more contemporary take by bringing in vibrant neons into the picture. Here, mid panels and pulls feature the traditional patchwork, whilst white woven uppers deliver the long-practiced thread work with a modern neon and pink twist. Its overlays retain their original 3M charm, whilst navy suede overlays buy back into the overarching theme. All of this rests atop a striking sole unit of white, neon, and gum to complete the design.

Grab a first and official look at this new Nike Air Max 97 “Sashiko” here below, and expect to learn more about this pair’s release in the coming weeks. We’ll be sure to keep all the updates posted right here on our official Twitter account.