Look for official logos: Authentic Nike shoes usually have some logos and logos on them, such as the Nike logo and other branding. You can check to see if these logos match official Nike products. On the official website, you can check images of the logo and logo to see if your shoes are the same as the original.

To find the model number on Nike shoes , you can check the tag or label inside the shoe . It is usually located on the tongue , collar , or heel of the shoe . You can also look for a 9 - digit number on the side of the shoebox , which is the style number .

The Air Max 97 was first released in 1997 as a running shoe. Designed by Christian Tresser, its look was said to be inspired by high-speed Japanese bullet trains and alternatively the titanium metal frames on mountain bikes.