Nike Air Max 97 GS 'White Vast Grey'
Colorway: White/Vast Grey-White · Style code: 921523-100 · Release date: July 3, 2019 · Price: $215 · Availability: Available now
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Grade school buyers get the same shape Christian Tresser drew for the original Air Max 97, cut down to kids' proportions and finished in white with Vast Grey through the ripple overlays. Alternating strips of mesh and synthetic material build the upper, and the reflective wave detailing carries over from the adult version, though it sits quieter against the pale colorway than it does on darker pairs.
This pair adds dual pull loops at the tongue for kids to get in and out quickly, while the ripple panels alternate mesh and synthetic layers the same way the adult shoe does for breathability. It released July 3, 2019 at $150, and the visible Air cushioning running the length of the sole carries over unchanged from the 1997 original. The White Vast Grey finish stays close to neutral, built for everyday wear rather than a specific theme.