Nike Air More Uptempo
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Certainly one of the Swoosh brand's most iconic and extravagant basketball models, the Nike Air More Uptempo has stood the test of time, making its way from the ball court to the street.
Origin of the Nike Air More Uptempo
First released in 1996, the Nike Air More Uptempo was designed by Wilson Smith. Inspired by the oversized art objects and graffiti art of hip-hop culture, the pair pushes design boundaries by embodying an assertive maximalism already in full swing in the '90s.
A thick high-top silhouette with bold lettering that displays 'Air' branding all around the pair: it was unheard of for a sneaker brand.
The Nike Air More Uptempo is often associated with legendary basketball player Scottie Pipen, even though the pair was never named after him.
The Nike Air More Uptempo is often associated with legendary basketball player Scottie Pipen, even though the pair was never named after him.
And for good reason: it was he who popularized it on numerous occasions, such as during the 1996 Olympics with the 'Olympics' colorway.
Anatomy of the Nike Air More Uptempo
A true performance pair at its core, the Nike Air More Uptempo was designed for top-level basketball players.
The pair features a suede or leather upper with overlays that take the form of 'Air' lettering across the entire height of the pair. This lettering, though highly visual and aesthetic, remains highly functional, as it forms an integral part of the pair's sturcture, leading to the lace system's hooks and connecting the 3 elastics that run across the tongue for optimum support.
At the top of the pair are 2 pull tabs in the form of pieces of rope: one on the heel and one on the tongue.
In terms of branding, the big 'Air' on the sides is complemented by an embroidered swoosh logo on the toe box, a mini swoosh encircled on the midsole at the rear and a final 3D swoosh on the heel.
A mesh tongue and perforations under the lettering ensure maximum breathability.
Finally, the Nike Air More Uptempo is equipped with Nike Air technology along the entire length of the shoe, offering enhanced comfort and responsiveness for orange ball pros.
How does the Nike Air More Uptempo fit ?
The Nike Air More Uptempo fit true to size, so we recommend that you choose your usual size for this model.