Nike Air Max 97 "Paint Splatter"
The Nike Air Max 97 "Paint Splatter" (312834-102) released Sunday, July 15, 2018.
Original retail (2018): $170
Colorway: Sail/Black-University Red · Style code: 312834-102 · Release date: July 15, 2018 · Original retail (2018): $170 · Availability: Sold out at retail
Source: GOAT's catalog · stores checked Sep 17, 2026, 5:01 PM ET
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About the Nike Air Max 97 "Paint Splatter"
A speckled, multicolor mudguard sits at the front of this pair, a nod to the drip technique associated with painter Jackson Pollock. University Red stripes run across the mesh upper alongside the shoe's reflective wave detailing, all set against a base that mixes Sail and Black through the ripple panels and heel.
Released July 15, 2018 at $170, this colorway keeps the visible Air cushioning that runs the length of the sole and the branding placement Nike has used across the model since 1997. The speckled treatment is concentrated at the mudguard rather than spread across the whole shoe, so the red stripe and the reflective piping still read clearly against the lighter base, making this one of the more graphic finishes in the Air Max 97 line.
Written with AI from brand specs; facts checked against our catalog data on Sep 18, 2026.