The object
Christian Tresser designed Nike’s Air Max 97, combining ripple-like upper lines, reflective silver piping, and the first full-length visible Air unit. Nike’s archive gives Tresser’s account of the design, while 2025 reporting identifies his return to Nike’s Jordan Brand as an expert designer.
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What Christian did
designed the Nike Air Max 97, using rippling-water lines and reflective piping around the first full-length visible Air unit
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Why it matters
The Air Max 97 introduced full-length visible Air and its “Silver Bullet” form became one of Nike’s most frequently revived running-shoe silhouettes.
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Living-status check
A 2025 report identifies Tresser as returning to Nike’s Jordan Brand as an expert designer.