Bleached Aqua is made from crafted leather and suede

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synthetic on the structural sections

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this colorway captures the DNA of the original 1997 silhouette — the one that established Air Max as the standard — without any stylistic detours

Nike Air Max 97 Leopard Taille:36.5 EU Bleached Aqua is made fromThe Air Max 97 arrived in 1997 with revolutionary geometry: smooth side rails, visible air window from the side. It remains relevant twenty five years later because Tinker Hatfield built a timeless anatomy. This leopard version is based on that proven foundation. The animal print pattern breaks the neutrality of the silhouette without distorting it a choice that turns a classic into a fashion piece without sacrificing its technical structure.