# Chunky Waved Low-Cut Sneakers Nike's Air Max 97 Sneaker Gets a White Bullet Tonal Makeover By Amy Duong | Published 2022-04-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-bullet References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/nike-air-max-97-white-bullet-dm0027-100-release-info) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/) Sportswear giant [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown) offers another iteration of the [Air Max 97](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-unity-3) sneaker model in a White Bullet color palette for a crisp look this season. This design simultaneously celebrates the brand's 25th year anniversary as it is set on a silver mesh base foundation overlaid with white wavy leather materials. Red Nike Swoosh logos are applied for a stark contrast along with the outcropped sides and padded [chunky tongue section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-portal-1). Additional details include the black Air Max pull tabs at the heel for easy wearing. Additional Air Max branding can be seen on the insoles as well and a white clear air bubble midsole rounds out the design with the black and red rubber outsole for traction. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chunky Sneakers:** As chunky sneakers continue to be popular, there are opportunities for brands to iterate on existing designs and release new variations. - **Tonal Color Palettes:** Tonal color palettes are becoming increasingly popular, creating opportunities for brands to explore new monochromatic designs. - **25th Anniversary Editions:** Celebrating anniversaries can be a great opportunity to release limited edition versions of popular products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** As this article showcases, the footwear industry can continually iterate on popular designs to create new variations and keep up with changing trends. - **Fashion:** Trends in fashion often drive the popularity of specific sneaker designs, creating opportunities for brands to capitalize on these trends. - **Sports Apparel:** Sneakers are an important part of sports apparel, and as such, there are opportunities for brands to create new designs that are both functional and stylish. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Brown Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-brown.md) - [Retro Stealthy Black Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-big-bubble.md) - [Metallic Chunky Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-unity-3.md) - [Classic Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-waffle.md) - [Monochromatic Metallic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-90-usa.md) - [Monochromatic Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunderstorm-colorway.md) - [Chunky Base Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-portal-1.md) - [Vibrant Technical Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-waffle.md) - [Patterned Chunky Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-sneaker-collaboration.md)