Hematite, a mineral consisting of iron oxide, gets its name from the Greek word for blood, haima, due to the presence of red hues on certain types. Inspired by the popularity of other metallic Air Max 97 designs, such as the 'Silver Bullet,' the 'Metallic Hematite' colorway of the Air Max 97 showcases a leather base in Metallic Hematite, complemented by layered tones of Black, Anthracite, and Dark Grey on its nylon and leather upper. Moreover, the shoe boasts 3M reflective detailing on its upper half, a full-length Hematite Air Max unit, and subtle red accents on the heel tab and rubber outsole.