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From Concept to Release: The Story Behind the Sean Wotherspoon AM 97/1

Documenting the entire story of the now-legendary Sean Wotherspoon AM97/1, The Show by Round Two follows the sneaker from conception to launch as a part of Nike's Air Max Day celebrations.

Celebrating Nike's Air Max Day 2020 festivities, Sean Wotherspoon's Round Two present a documentary that charts the meteoric rise of the now-iconic AM 97/1 from concept to release.

Originally penned as a part of the American sportswear brand's 2018 Nike: On Air contest, the multi-coloured corduroy silhouette enraptured sneakerheads with its Air Max 97 pastel uppers, spliced Air Max 1 sole unit and vintage-inspired detailing.

Looking back at the shoe's history, this special episode of The Show by Round Two chronicles the process from ideation to wearable product. Watch The Story Behind the Sean Wotherspoon AM97/1 - From Concept to Release above now.

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