The Nike Air Max 97 is a futuristic Nike Runner inspired by the Japanese bullet train Shinkansen. It first appeared in 1997 and features a full-length Air unit displaying Nike's great Air Technology and three reflective 3M lines on the top part, which provide a spacy glow in the dark. The Air Max 97 was particularly popular in Europe and recently worked its way back into the world of fashion especially in the metallic silver colorway.