Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Ndestrukt (1995)

The Nike Air Ndestrukt.
via @tjcaswell

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 Sole unit in the heel
  • polyurethane midsole
  • DRC (Durable Rubber Compound) outsole
The Nike Air Penetrator Mid.

TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Penetrator Mid

Original Release: 1995

Retro: N/A

Weight: 18.4 ounces

Price: $60

Design Features:

  • oiled ultrabuck (for the dark pine and black colorways), suede and leather mid-cut upper
  • breathable defense mesh perforations in the forefoot
  • reinforced synthetic tip
  • EVA cup-sole design
  • solid rubber outsole with a herringbone traction design

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