Nike Air Max 97 “NC A&T” Revealed in Official Images
What to know
ClosetKept AI- Nike Air Max 97 'NC A&T' honors North Carolina A&T University through Nike's Yardrunners HBCU program.
- Ripstop upper transitions yellow-to-white-to-blue gradient; Sport Royal accents; Varsity Maize Air unit.
- Style Code IW6992-100; $190 USD retail price; men's sizing.
- Release date TBA; reported Fall/Winter 2026 window via Nike SNKRS and NC A&T.
- Fuzzy yellow and blue rope laces; Aggies logo on tongue, insoles, and heel spine.
The Nike Air Max 97 “NC A&T” has surfaced in official images, with a reported $190 release via Nike SNKRS and North Carolina A&T. The details are reported, and Nike has not announced a release date; Nike has not announced a release date.
The Nike Air Max 97 takes over from the Air Max 95 used for last year’s Yardrunners collection. This edition joins the Nike Air Max 97 “CAU Panthers” in the new lineup.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Nike Air Max 97 “NC A&T”
Style Code: IW6992-100
Price: $190
Release Date: TBA
Sizing: Men’s sizing; also described as unisex
Status: Reported
Nike Air Max 97 “NC A&T” Design
A ripstop base shifts from yellow at the front through white to blue toward the heel. White reflective leather forms the surrounding waves and toe overlays. Sport Royal covers the lowest wavy panel, tongue and lining.
Varsity Maize colors the full length Air unit, with yellow also appearing on the Swoosh and tongue branding. The gradient brings the school’s palette across the upper instead of confining it to individual panels.
What Does the “NC A&T” Colorway Represent?
The shoe honors North Carolina A&T University and its Aggies identity. It belongs to Nike’s Yardrunners program celebrating historically Black colleges and universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Release Window Is Reported?Reports list Fall/Winter 2026 and the narrower Holiday 2026 window. Distribution through additional select retailers is possible but remains unconfirmed.
What Laces Come With This Edition?The shoe features yellow and blue rope laces with a fuzzy texture.
Where Does the Shoe Feature Aggies Branding?An interlocking school logo appears on the tongue, while the insoles carry the Aggies mascot. The heel spine also features an Aggies reference.
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