When the Air Max BW was originally released in 1991, the shoe quickly became one of the hottest and most desirable kicks on the market. It established its place as a staple for distance runners and, moreover, a favored accessory to the era's R&B and hip-hop stars--as proven with countless album covers. Just a mere 6 years later, the Air Max 97 dropped, but the classic silhouette remains among Nike's most iconic silhouettes, still highly sought after 30 years later.