FLAGSHIP SHOE: Nike Air Max Uptempo 3
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Player: Scottie Pippen and many others
Original Release: 1997
Retro: 2010, 2017
Weight: 18.1 ounces
Price: $150
Design Features:
- full grain leather and Durabuck upper with molded eyestay treatment
- full length visible tri-pressure Air Max unit
- reinforced Phylon midsole
- solid rubber outsole with concentric circle traction pattern and clear urethane inserts
TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Movin’ Uptempo Mid
![The Nike Air Movin' Uptempo Mid.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_2300-1024x890.jpg)
Player: Allan Houston and many others
Original Release: 1997
Retro: N/A
Weight: 16.4 ounces
Price: $90
Design Features:
- soft full grain leather, Durabuck and Super Skin upper
- highly sculpted PU midsole
- large Vis Air heel unit
- solid rubber outsole with concentric circle traction pattern
TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Groovin’ Uptempo
![The Nike Air Groovin' Uptempo.](https://kicksigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_2417.jpg)
Player: Steve Kerr, Kerry Kittles and many others
Original Release: 1997
Retro: N/A
Price: $78
Design Features:
- synthetic leather and mesh upper
- jeweled Swoosh
- Phylon midsole
- internal shank plate
- encapsulated heel Air Sole unit
- solid rubber outsole