Barry Sanders wore the Nike Air Zoom Turf Jet 97 during his professional career. The shoe helped him solidify a reputation as one of the best running backs of all-time. The Nike Air Zoom Turf Jet 97 in White and Deep Royal (Detroit Lions team colors) will return in limited quantities as only 2,053 units were made, a number that represents the most yards Sanders rushed in a single season (1997). Details on the shoe include the team’s name and Sanders’ retired number 20 on the midfoot straps.
“I played high school football for four years, college football for three years and professional football for 10 years, yet I have been a Nike spokesperson for 30,” says Sanders. “It is such a huge honor that they are bringing back this shoe in my honor, and I can’t thank Nike enough on behalf of my fans everywhere.”