Big Kid'sAir Max 97Metallic Gold / Varsity Red-Black-White918890-700 The Nike Air Max 97 is one of our all-time favorites. Why? First released in 1997, this icon was the first Nike shoe with full-length Air—like you're walking on a bubble! The signature wavy lines are also inspired by water ripples. Originally made for running, the 97 is now a pair of kicks you can rock any day of the week to wear everywhere.