The Nike Air Max 97 Futura "Triple Black" is One Chunky Boy

It seems that sneakers are only going in two directions this year: super slimline or extra, extra chunky. As adidas continues to capitalise on the former, the Swoosh has opted to try its luck in the other direction, providing a boost to some of its staple silhouettes under the guise of its ‘Futura’ line. The latest style to receive the treatment is none other than the Air Max 97, with this “Triple Black” pair set to drop soon.

Though it celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, the AM97 releases remained fairly quiet in 2023, until they reappeared in Futura form earlier this year. While this style has already surfaced in two neutral-style colourways, it wasn’t until we saw it in “Triple Black” that we realised how beefy the sneaker actually is. Sitting atop a super stacked sole, its uppers come constructed from a mix of leather, suede and ballistic mesh, giving it a rugged appearance. Underfoot, it’s also been treated to brand-new treads - a move that sees the silhouette serve up some serious monster truck vibes.

Set to drop sometime over the next few months, the “Triple Black” Nike Air Max 97 Futura will make the perfect winter-ready addition to your rotation. If you’re looking to secure your size, then be sure to hit the release reminder links below, and in the meantime, check out the equally chunky CPFM x Nike Air Flea 2.