They’re worthy of standing next to other pieces of art. By continuing to use our website or by closing this notice you acknowledge that you agree to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. We spoke to as many people as we could, did everyday things and really felt at home there. Fans of Skepta and the Air Max 97 need to have these in their rotation. Shop Official Skepta Merch, Vinyl Records, Shirts and More. September 06, 2019 - Each of Skepta’s Nike SK trainers share an element of his personal story, from travel to Morocco to building a fan base in Paris — and the SK SHOX is no exception. British-Nigerian artist Skepta’s signature Air Max 97 is inspired by his love of Nike Air and his home-away-from-London, Morocco. Everything I wanted to feel about peace, I found it there.". Regular price £35 To learn more, please click on Privacy Policy. We added the embroidery inspired by Morocco, on the tongue and on the back, and created a print on the insole that is reminiscent of what I saw there, as well. The print on the insole is inspired by Moroccan patterns and incorporates the Swoosh logo. The Nike Air Max 97 Sk is available globally starting September 2 on Nike+ SNKRS, nike.com and at select retailers. I am blessed to have been able to travel the world doing what I do. A trip to Essaouira, a coastal city frequented by rockstars during the ‘60s, provided further colors, sounds and stories that would shape the Air Max 97 Sk collaboration. Everything I wanted to feel about peace, I found it there. I have been wearing Air Max for so long, since I was seven playing around in the estate; I feel like I know my Air Max well. The braided embroidery along the tongue and heel references the embellished sportswear Skepta saw locals wearing during trips to Morocco. "I found Morocco, and it was perfect. Those kinds of things stick in my mind from the young, magical, fantasy years of my life. The embroidery on the clothing makes it royal to me. They want to look good when they get dressed. I understand that everyone is going through something, including young people on the streets. They look like kings and queens, princes and princesses. It's perfect. I wanted to introduce embroidery to the streets, a place where people don't feel entitled to certain things; I wanted to make us feel good, really. Here, Skepta describes what took him to Morocco and how the shoe represents who he is and where he comes from. A trip to Essaouira, a coastal city frequented by rockstars during the ‘60s, provided further colors, sounds and stories that would shape the Air Max 97 Sk collaboration. Those looking to buy can do so online, now. It also introduces new Air-Sole PSI levels and softer foam density in the midsole. When designing the Air Max 97 Sk, we took the color palette of Morocco into consideration, but also the palette of the 1999 Air Tuned Max. Nike Sportswear Collaborations. They want to look fly. The upper of the Air Max 97 Sk has iridescent, polyutherane-coated, copper/rose gold leather paired with black sandwich mesh and an HF weld of the Swoosh logo (instead of an embroidered Swoosh). They were available at select Nike Sportswear retailers worldwide in men's sizing, where they retailed for $180. If you have a pair to sell, hit up the marketplace and see what they are currently going for. Shop high-quality unique Skepta T-Shirts designed and sold by artists. I remember going to sleep at night, and putting them in a position in my room where, when I was lying in my bed, I could still see them in clear vision. When looking at this 97, I just wanted to feel the way I did when I was a child. They want to look cool. 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After Marrakesh, we hit the road for Essaouira to see where the vibes were. And it's always been that for me. Track the top streaming cities of Skepta's new album, Ignorance is Bliss. Inspired by the original Air Tuned Max from 1999, they come in a multi-color, black and vivid sulfur colorway. Fans of Skepta and the Air Max 97 need to have these in their rotation. Connecting Morocco to London, they feature an iridescent, polyutherane-coated, copper/rose gold leather upper with black sandwich mesh and an HF weld of the Swoosh logo (instead of an embroidered Swoosh) on the sides. That was the first shoe I ever saved up money to buy, so I wanted to bring its magic to the 97 — the magic that made me first love Air Max when I saw it as a child. After touring so much, I was looking for some peace. A reissue from 1999, the Air Max Deluxe is one of his favorites and a silhouette he long wanted to see Nike resurrect. Sign up for free to view all recent sales data. Read More: Air Max is from when we were running the streets, it was comfortable to wear in London, whether you were going out to a club or kicking a ball in the streets. The release date for the Skepta x Nike Air Max 97 Ultra 17 was September 2nd, 2017. Everybody puts on their outfit to get through a situation. The style reminded me of Nigeria — the way people wear such casual and practical clothing. The release date for the Skepta x Nike Air Max 97 Ultra 17 was September 2nd, 2017. They were available at select Nike Sportswear retailers worldwide in men's sizing, where they retailed for $180. It was the color; it looked like some kind of oil, the change from alien green to dark burgundy and then to light. The all-new SK logo pays homage to the Air Max TN logo and is in the shape of a UK electrical outlet. I found Morocco, and it was perfect. Air Max is museum-worthy. British-Nigerian artist Skepta’s signature Air Max 97 is inspired by his love of Nike Air and his home-away-from-London, Morocco. The Air Max 97 Sk has Nike Ultra tooling that reduces the original shoe's weight and highlights its signature lines in a single-layer upper. This Nike Air Max 97 Ultra 17 was designed by British-Nigerian artist, Skepta. The SK logo is in the shape of a British plug, and it’s mixed with the classic, small TN badges that they put on shoes. Available in a range of colours and styles for men, women, and everyone. I like the architecture, the pastel colors, the taxis, the way that you could just go into a small little souq, open a door and it brings you into a big, massive, beautiful new world that you never would have expected. That's why it's more than just a shoe. Skepta’s take on the deluxe is an extension of his “Never sleep on tour” ethos he’s lived by since 2014, and the release of his “That’s Not Me” track. It draws inspiration from the colors of the 1999 Air Tuned Max, including the yellow air unit. Greatness Short Sleeve Tee / Green Glow. We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience.