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Brand: Nike

Model: Air Max 97 Inter Colorway

Release Date: May 2

Price: €189.99

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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.

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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.

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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!

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