As Nike‘s Air Max 97 prepares to close out a banner year, the sneaker giant still has several special packs on the way, including the recent “Jacket” pack and this forthcoming “Metallic” release. Encompassing a trio of 97s, the pack includes a silhouette that recalls the famed “Silver Bullet” colorway that received much acclaim last year. Read more…
Nike‘s long list of hybrids continues with its Air VaporMax 97 model. This time around women receive a special “Metallic Dark Sea” iteration. Its Air Max 97 upper displays the aforementioned color in addition to black and white accents found on its branding. The translucent Air VaporMax unit provides additional flexibility in comparison to the support system of the original AM97. Nike’s branding makes its way to the lateral and medial sides in addition to the tongue patch and heel tab. –HB
Gone are the days where Jordan heads would have to wait years longing for the return of the iconic Nike Air logo. Jordan Brand has been listening to the masses as of late, returning old silhouettes with their true respective features and the Air Jordan 5 is next in line. The Tinker Hatfield design is inspired by World War II fighter planes as its midsole sports a teeth-like design which can be seen on the aforementioned planes. Resting atop of a visible air unit, the Air Jordan 5 is mainly recognized for its oversized tongue, which here sports reflective 3M material as per usual. –HB
