Released in January 2019, the Nike Air Max 97 ‘Panda’ sneaker pays homage to China’s national treasure, the panda bear. The sneaker is designed with a black and white mesh upper to match the panda's contrasting fur colors, with alternating black and white leather stripes along the sneaker’s wave-like designs on the midfoot and quarter panel. The design is finished with the brand’s recognizable full-length Max Air unit, peeking through a translucent window.