Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo (1994-1995)

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Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo OG colorways.

Five Original Colorways: 

Mid

  1. royal-blue/black/white/lemon 
  2. black/metallic-silver/dark-shadow/photo-blue 
  3. white/regal-blue/black

Low

  1. black/regal-blue 
  2. white/dark-concord/black/bright-orange 

Original Release: 1994-1995

Release Type: general release

Designer: Eric Avar

Takedown: Air Straight Mid (1995)

Weight: 15 ounces

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Design Features:

  • Durabuck and performance mesh upper
  • Dynamic-Fit inner sleeve 
  • Elastic reinforcement arch straps
  • Full-length Phylon midsole
  • Visible maximum-volume heel Air Max 2 unit
  • Encapsulated forefoot Air Sole unit
  • Solid Rubber Waffle outsole

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OG COLORWAY DETAILS

ROYAL-BLUE/BLACK/WHITE/LEMON (MID)

Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke"lateral view.
  • 1994 OG: $135 (about $258 in 2022)
  • 2006 Retro: $130 (about $183 in 2022)
  • 2011 Retro: $140 (about $177 in 2022)
  • 2017 Retro: $140 (about $162 in 2022)
  • This colorway has gotten cheaper over time when adjusted for inflation. 
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" medial view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" front view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" rear view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" bottom.

BLACK/METALLIC-SILVER/DARK-SHADOW/PHOTO-BLUE  (MID)

Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow lateral view.
  • 1995 OG: $135 (about $251 in 2022)
  • 2011 Retro: $130 (about $164 in 2022)
  • This colorway has gotten cheaper over time when adjusted for inflation. 
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Duke" and black, dark shadow colorways from 1994 Eastbay magazine.
Note: the prototype of this colorway was black/silver/red (see above). The retail version replaced red with photo-blue (see below).
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow medial view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow front view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow rear view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo black, dark shadow bottom.

WHITE/REGAL-BLUE/BLACK (MID)

Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" left side lateral view.
  • 1995 OG: $135 (about $251 in 2022)
  • Retro: N/A
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" right side lateral view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" front view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" rear view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo "Regal Blue" bottom.

BLACK/REGAL-BLUE (LOW) 

Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, lateral view.
  • 1995 OG: $125 (about $233 in 2022)
  • Retro: N/A
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, medial view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, front view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, rear view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low black, bottom.

WHITE/DARK-CONCORD/BLACK/BRIGHT-ORANGE (LOW)

Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, lateral view.
  • 1995 OG: $125 (about $233 in 2022)
  • Retro: N/A
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, medial view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, front view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, rear view.
Nike Air Max 2 Uptempo Low dark concord, bottom.

NIKE AIR STRAIGHT MID (TAKEDOWN)

Nike Air Straight Mid, black.

Design Features:

  • Durabuck, full-grain leather and mesh upper
  • Full-length Phylon midsole
  • Encapsulated heel Air-Sole unit
  • Solid rubber outsole

Weight: 13.2 ounces

Price: $70 (about $130 in 2022)
Retro: N/A

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