Nike Air More Uptempo '96

A shoe ahead of its time: the graffiti inspired design is what makes the Air More Uptempo a timeless classic. Aside from being futuristic, the Air More Uptempo was, in a lot of ways, ironic. The loudest sneaker in the game would become synonymous with a man known by many as the silent assassin, MJ’s talented yet underappreciated, introverted partner in crime. Yet maybe this was by design, because playoff averages of 17 points, 8.5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2.6 steals per game need no further explanation. Scottie Pippen, the Air More Uptempo’s primary ambassador, thought the shoe stood out more than the Air Jordan XI that Michael Jordan was wearing at the time. Pippen described the Air More Uptempo as a graffiti shoe and admitted he was initially shocked by its bold branding. The first glimpse of this new Bulls-inspired remix of Pippen’s signature came in late 2005 as part of Nike’s overseas-only release, the ‘Hoop Pack.' The pack drew inspiration from a select group of NBA greats like Scottie Pippen, Penny Hardaway, Tony Parker, and Shawn Marion, and put new spins on their signature shoes. Other shoes in the pack included: the Air Max Penny ‘Varsity Royal/Black-University Blue. The Nike Air More Uptempo 'Bulls' colorway released again in April of 2017. Both Pippen’s game and his shoes spoke for themselves. Worn once, cleaned, and put back in their box. These shoes are 100% Authentic.