Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Prevail (1994)
FLAGSHIP SHOE: Nike Air Prevail Player: Reggie Miller, Penny Hardaway and others Original Release: 1994 Retro: N/A TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Control Original Release: 1994 Retro: N/A Price: $60
Mid 90s
Nike Air CB34 (1995)
QUICK FACTS Player: Charles Barkley Team: Phoenix Suns Original Colorways: black/white/concord/orange white/black/concord/orange (unreleased) Original Release: 1995 NBA Debut: 1995 Playoffs, Round 1 vs Portland Trailblazers Designer: Wilson Smith III Release Type: general OG Price: $125 (about $243 in 2022) Weight:… Continue Reading
Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Max Penny (1995)
FLAGSHIP SHOE: Nike Air Max Penny Player: Penny Hardaway Original Release: 1995-1996 Weight: 14.8 ounces Designer: Eric Avar Design Features: Durabuck and propylene upper nylon webbing speed lacing system. forefoot Zoom Air (then called Tensile Air) Phylon support wing visible dual… Continue Reading
Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Ndestrukt (1995)
FLAGSHIP SHOE: Nike Air Ndestrukt Player: Alonzo Mourning, Gary Payton Original Release: 1995 Retro: N/A Weight: 17.3 ounces Price: Mid – $95; Low – $90 Design Features: triple stitched, multi-layer full grain leather and mesh upper Lace-lock system large volume visible Air… Continue Reading
Air Jordan XI Mid and Low (1995-1996)
QUICK FACTS Five Original Colorways: White/black/dark-concord (mid) White/Columbia-blue/black (mid) Black/true-red/white (mid) Black/dark-grey/true-red (low) White/light-grey/cobalt (IE – low) Black/varsity-royal (concord)/white (mid) Original Release: 1995–1996 Release Type: general release Designer: Tinker Hatfield Design Features: Ballistic mesh and full grain leather upper Reinforced… Continue Reading
Takedown Awareness: Air Jordan IX (1993-1994)
QUICK FACTS Four Original Colorways: White/black/true-red White/black/dark powder-blue Black/light-olive/true-red Black/dark-charcoal/true-red Original Release: 1993–1994 Release Type: general release Designer: Tinker Hatfield Design Features: Full grain leather and Durabuck upper Dynamic-fit inner sleeve Polyurethane midsole Encapsulated large volume forefoot and heel Air-Sole… Continue Reading
Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Strong (1994)
FLAGSHIP SHOE: Nike Air Strong Player(s): Alonzo Mourning, David Robinson and many others Original Release: 1994 Retro: N/A Weight: 17.9 ounces Price: $110 Design Features: Durabuck upper and with a supportive arch strap Dynamic Fit inner sleeve encapsulated forefoot Air Sole unit… Continue Reading
Who Cares: Nike Air Max 2 Spa (1995)
By Seth Berke Wollman (@souliisole) Background: Andre vs Pete The First Federer. Today we pay tribute to one of tennis’ greatest men’s singles players in the Open Era: Pete Sampras. When one thinks of 90s sports icons, you might think… Continue Reading
Who Cares: Nike Air Maestro 2 (1994)
We review products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from purchases made through links on this page. By Seth Berke Wollman (@souliisole) “Hit it Maestro!” The early 90s belonged to Nike and within it, two distinct camps: Force and… Continue Reading
Who Cares: Nike Air Turmoil Low (1995)
By Seth Berke Wollman (@souliisole) We review products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Background AstroTurf astronomical heat. Welcome to today’s episode of the Who Cares series. Today we take a… Continue Reading