Nike Air Max 97 LX Gets Foamposite-Inspired Upper

A new Air Max 97 model is coming very soon.

BYAlexander Cole
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What more can be said about the Air Max 97? It is easily one of the most iconic and easily recognizable silhouettes in the Air Max library. While the shoe had a bit of a lull for a bit, Nike reignited the hype surrounding the shoe by releasing the OG "Silver Bullet" and "Gold" colorways just a couple of years ago. It seemed as though these colorways would be restocked every few months and would sell out each and every time. It was then that Nike made sure to release as many new colorways as possible, and are now releasing a new version of the sneaker, named the Nike Air Max 97 LX.

If you're a fan of the Air Max 97, then you know the upper of the shoe is typically made of mesh. In this version, the upper is reminiscent of the Foamposite's upper and comes in stylish khaki green. There is also black leather on the toe box, with a yellow Nike swoosh and yellow air bubble on the midsole.

Nike Air Max 97 LX Gets Foamposite-Inspired Upper

According to Sole Collector, these will be dropping on February 7th for $170 USD and can be found at certain Nike retailers. Here are some of the more specific details of the shoe courtesy of Sole Collector:

Nike Air Max 97 LX
Release Date: 02/07/19
Color: Anthracite/Amarillo-Summit White
Style #: AV1165-002
Price: $170


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.