Nike Air More Uptempo Sale from phatoes's blog

The Nike Air More Uptempo Sale is the definitive mid-90’s basketball shoe. The high-cut profile, the aggressive outsole (darn near a work-boot compared to sexy and sleek lines seen in the Zoom Hyperdunk 2011), and the heel-cushioned Max Air piece are all trademarks of that era, and this simple colorway of Black, White, and Dark Shadow exemplifies the simpler nature of color-blocking of the past (no tonal Mint Green or Solar Red here).

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Although the Buy Nike Air More Uptempo has had countless sneaker collectors setting aside money as it’s appeared in original colorways, the basketball icon has also emerged in a dozen retro, yet impressive arrangements throughout the last year. Ahead of spring, the 25-year-old design has surfaced in a two-tone “White/Light Citron” option. Akin to some of the model’s most popular styles, the forthcoming pair features a “colorless” synthetic leather base that sets the stage for pops of color across the upper.

Nike has big plans for this coming Holiday 2016 season including the surprise retro of the Shop Nike Air More Uptempo for their “12 Soles” Christmas campaign. If the tonal olive colorway that unifies the upcoming release slate isn’t for you, then this premium Black/White offering would be a nice alternative. The Air Max Uptempo 2 has long been a favorite of those nostalgic for some 90s basketball as the high-top even featured added graphic patterns on the 180 degree Air Max unit. Here the unique midsole is toned down thanks to a matching white on white shade while premium suede accents compliment the sports mesh in a matching black shade.

Enlarged “AIR” branding on the profiles is inherently bold, but its yellow detailing delivers yet another eye-catching element to the shoe oft-associated with Scottie Pippen. Nike Air More Uptempo Online Accompanying branding at the forefoot, heel and on the outsole follows suit, but it’s arguably overshadowed by the TPU variant at the top of the tongue; most iterations of the Air Max-cushioned sneaker don’t include molded accents near the collar.

The Nike Air More Uptempo for Men/Women followed one of the most popular releases of ’95 with the original Uptempo. (You can read more of that model via our Flashback to ’95 installment). The Uptempo 2 benefited from a truly unique 180 degree Air Max unit on the heel for extra support and even included a graphic pattern inside for a twist. The upper includes lifestyle touches of suede to contrast the sports mesh throughout while an off-white Sail midsole/outsole unit adds a distinct yet clean finish.

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