Inter's Nike AM97 Is a Sneaker of the Year Contender
Brand: Nike
Model: Air Max 97 Inter Colorway
Release Date: May 2
Price: €189.99
Buy: One Block Down & Nike
Editor’s Notes: Inter’s Nike sneaker chronicles have continued for 2023 as the Italian side reunited with the Swoosh to drop a limited-edition Air Max 97 on May 2.
Limited to just 200 pairs in the “Friends and Family” version, the Inter-fied AM97 comes decorated in the blue and black shades synonymous with the Serie A outfit, and houses the iconic piping we’ve come to expect from the AM97 silhouette.
The silhouette itself was selected as the collaboration's focus as a result of its strong resonance with the Milanese and wider Italian community.
The sneaker, which was first introduced by Nike in 1997, initially landed “Metallic Silver/Varsity Red-Black” colorway, before further a slew of iterations off the back of its popularity.
Its sleek, ultra-modern look has since made it a favorite amongst Air Max fans, and today is renowned as being the label’s first shoe to use a full-length, dual-pressure air bag in full-length polyurethane.
Fans of both Inter, Nike, Air Max and, well, sneakers, will be aware that this isn’t the first time Inter and Nike have linked for a sneaker. Back in 2021 the pair debuted a limited-edition Air Force 1, which sold out almost instantaneously.
This Air Max 97 Inter colorway (which is different from the friends and family version, by the absence of the crest) is a worthy contender for sneaker of the year. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a pair when they landed on May 2 then take good care of them. On the other hand, if you're gonna cop a pair on resale: get saving!
