Nike's Air Max 97 Hits the Highlands With Tartan Makeover

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Och aye, now here's one fine looking bubble-blessed runner! has copped a tartan makeover, joining the  and for a highland fling. This predominantly black AM97 features red plaid panels beneath the model's signature wavy stripes, while a wedge of yellow tartan adorns the midfoot Swoosh window. Apart from a few added hits of red, this new AM97 is as black as the Earl of Hell’s waistcoat. Fortunately, there's a few reflective 3M hit to keep these Maxes lit in the dark.

The Nike Air Max 97 'Tartan' is slated for release on September 1 through Nike Sportswear stockists worldwide.

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