Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Team Max Zoom II (1999)

FLAGSHIP SHOE: Nike Air Team Max Zoom II

Nike Air Team Max Zoom II.

Player: David Robinson and many others

Original Release: 1999

Retro: N/A

Weight:16.3 ounces

Price: $130

Design Features:

  • floater leather upper with non-stretch textile reinforcement
  • slow recovery foam in collar
  • full length Phylon midsole
  • encapsulated forefoot Zoom Air unit
  • visible 3/4 length heel Max Air unit
  • solid rubber outsole with high traction herringbone pattern and Optimal Motion flex grooves

TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Team Unite

Nike Air Team Unite.

Player: Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues and many others

Original Release: 1999

Retro: N/A

Weight: 16.2 ounces

Price: $95

Design Features:

  • floater leather upper with non-stretch textile reinforcement
  • slow recovery foam in collar
  • lightweight Polyurethane midsole
  • visible forefoot and heel Air Sole units
  • solid rubber outsole with high traction herringbone pattern and Optimal Motion flex grooves

TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Team Unified

Nike Air Team Unified.

Original Release: 1999

Retro: N/A

Weight: 14.6 ounces

Price: $75

Design Features:

  • floater leather upper with non-stretch textile reinforcement
  • lightweight Phylon midsole
  • encapsulated heel Air Sole unit
  • solid rubber outsole with high traction herringbone pattern and Optimal Motion flex grooves

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