Originally designed by Christian Tresser . the Nike Air Max 97 takes inspiration from ripples on a pond and Japanese bullet trains. This iteration . the Wmns Air Max 97 SE 'Metallic Pewter' women's shoe . debuted in October 2019 . and features the signature wavy upper rendered in multi-colored materials. A full-length Air-Sole unit offers a plush ride . while the Waffle outsole enhances traction.