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words // Ian Stonebrook:
Having a signature shoe is an accolade only the most elite and charismatic of athletes can claim. For years, having the latest, greatest model was something to pine for amongst athletes and fans alike, mainly do to innovation perks and the historically cool ‘new’ factor. While the retro wave has created an increased appetite for nostalgia, some fans and some players like going back to their old shoes for comfort and colorway reasons. With Kevin Durant making his hardwood comeback in a signature shoe of yesteryear, we too revisit a history of NBA stars that have gone back to past models of their namesake.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan in the nike air force black grays women 2016 1995 Retro Michael Jordan in the gray nike canvas slip on sneakers black for women “True Blue” & Black/Cement Michael Jordan in the Air Jordan 9 “Cool Grey” (image via Sneaker News) Michael Jordan in the nike sb koston 2 2013 price in pakistan today “Cool Grey” (image via Underground Soles)Kicks: nike air force black grays women 2016 White/Red-Black, gray nike canvas slip on sneakers black for women “True Blue,” Air Jordan 9 “Cool Grey,” & nike sb koston 2 2013 price in pakistan today “Cool Grey”
For his last game (as a Bull) in MSG, Mike went back to the nike air force black grays women 2016 merely for nostalgia, surprising fans on TV in the pre-social media era. As a Wizard, the retro wave was finally booming and his signature series was somewhat in flux do to his surprise comeback. A variety of retro releases played well to lowkey promo for the retro line while meshing well with his D.C. threads.
