Nike Air Max 97/BW "Black"
The Nike Air Max 97/BW "Black" (AO2406-001) released Monday, September 10, 2018.
Original retail (2018): $170 · Lowest resale ask: $119 on Flight Club (Nov 7, 2026)
Colorway: Black/Hematite-Black · Style code: AO2406-001 · Release date: September 10, 2018 · Lowest resale ask: $119 · Availability: Available now
Source: GOAT's catalog · stores checked Nov 7, 2026, 5:24 AM ET
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About the Nike Air Max 97/BW "Black"
Released September 10, 2018 at 170 dollars, the Nike Air Max 97/BW 'Black' carries the Air Max 97's full length visible Air cushioning into the shape of the 1991 Air Max Classic BW. The upper mixes leather and mesh, with matte black panels set against metallic Hematite overlays for a two tone finish rather than a single flat colour.
A 3M reflective stripe wraps all the way around the shoe, picking up light the same way the 97's wavy piping does on the standard model. NSW branding sits on the tongue, the lateral side and the heel counter, kept small enough that the black and Hematite palette stays the focus of the design. The 97/BW combination gave Nike a way to revive the Classic BW's low profile silhouette while keeping the cushioning buyers expect from the 97 line.
Written with AI from brand specs; facts checked against our catalog data on Sep 25, 2026.