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Joining in the festivities of NYC’s virtual Puerto Rican Day Parade earlier this year, Nike looks to have scheduled another drop for La Borinquén with the Air Max 97. With a dated history recognizing Puerto Rico through a series of special shoes, the Swoosh adds to the lineage. With all pairs featuring iconic colors as a shout-out to Puerto Rico, this Air Max 97 continues the tradition.
With an upper built from a Metallic Silver base, this edition features Varsity Red detailing on certain aspects. The Metallic Silver part of the shoe makes up the mesh underlay & tongue as well as the leather paneling. Similar to the “Silver Bullet” Air Max 97, the rope laces are silver & the full-length sole features a black & white combination. The Puerto Rican flag adorns the tongue tag of this model (this time they seem to have got the direction correct).
Initially dropping earlier this year from Nike & select retailers for $175, the Nike Air Max 97 OG SP “Puerto Rican Day” has now appeared on SNKRS for a restock. See images of the pair below & the campaign from earlier this year. Let us know if you’re a fan of the colorway and be sure to check out all the latest drops from the Swoosh.
Nike Air Max 97 OG SP “Puerto Rican Day”
Colorway: Metallic Silver / Varsity Red
Style #: DH2319-001
Release Date: June 5, 2021 | Restock Available Now (December 3, 2021)
Price: $175
