Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Team Max Zoom (1998)

FLAGSHIP SHOE: Nike Air Team Max Zoom

The Nike Air Team Max Zoom.
The Nike Air Team Max Zoom.

Player: David Robinson and many others

Original Release: 1998

Retro: N/A

Weight: 15.9 ounces

Price: $130

Design Features:

  • synthetic and full grain leather upper
  • internal midfoot support strap
  • encapsulated forefoot Zoom Air unit
  • 3/4 contoured visible heel Max Air unit
  • internal midfoot shank plate
  • rubber outsole

[convertkit form=3021609]

TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Team Face Up

The Nike Air Team Face Up.

Original Release: 1998

Retro: N/A

Weight: 16.3 ounces

Price: $85

Design Features:

  • triple stitched full grain leather upper
  • sculpted durable Polyurethane midsole
  • encapsulated forefoot Air Sole unit
  • visible heel Air Sole unit
  • rubber outsole with herringbone traction pods

Note:

This shoe was recalled on 11/3/98 after Nike received reports of a a decorative rivet on the outside of the shoe causing injury to players’ legs. The Face-Up only lasted about two months in circulation.

TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Team Dime

The Nike Air Team Dime.
The Nike Air Team Dime.

Original Release: 1998

Retro: N/A

Weight: 15 ounces

Price: $75

Design Features:

  • triple stitched full grain floater leather upper
  • sculpted lightweight Phylon midsole
  • encapsulated forefoot and heel Air Sole units
  • internal midfoot support shank plate
  • rubber outsole with herringbone traction pods

Kicksigma