Throwback Thursday - UNLV BTTYS Dunks ‘99
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Mar 13, 2008| March Madness is about to begin and with UNLV playing their first game in the Mountain West Conference Tournament tonight, I found it fitting to pull out a pair of the FIRST time the Be True To Your School Dunks were brought back.
This pair came back in 1999 very close to the originals, but updated with more padding around the ankles and a softer sock liner. In 2005, Nike SB made their go with the BTTYS Dunks and added Zoom Air cushioning and even more padding to the ankle and tongue; however, for true Dunk enthusiasts, suede color panels, a mesh toe, and oval laces was anything but “Being True.” The most recent round of Be True Dunks are the closest to the originals from ‘85, but the worn look has been hard for many to stomach. The Nike Dunk was good to the Runnin’ Rebels of UNLV for the 1985-86 season as they won both regular season and tournament titles in the Big West Conference before making it to the Sweet 16. Tune in next week for something even more special - especially if you are a Dunk fan. |
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Nike Dunk High UNLV “BTTYS” 1999
Nike Dunk High UNLV “BTTYS” 1999
Nike Dunk High UNLV “BTTYS” 1999
Nike Dunk High UNLV “BTTYS” 1999
Mar 13, 2008 at 6:36 pm
i would really roc thoes
Mar 13, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Nice choice for this week’s throwback. I bet the leather on those Dunks is a heck of a lot better than what they put on today’s models.
Mar 13, 2008 at 6:53 pm
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The leather is quite a bit thicker and softer too. This is part of the reason that I buy older kicks. I know that they are harder to find in your size or for the right price, but the quality makes up for it all.
GOOOO REBELS!
Mar 13, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Damn, these need a re-release, definetly feeling ‘em
Mar 13, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Why don’t you do a feature on THE SNEAKER PROJECT 2008, that goin down in DETROIT???
It’s a shame Michigan gets no love…
Mar 13, 2008 at 7:29 pm
My fav colorway of the BTTYS series. I wish I had the ’99s but I’ll settle for my SB version
Mar 13, 2008 at 8:17 pm
those r clean
Mar 13, 2008 at 8:40 pm
This is what they should bring back! No scuffs no yellow soles just brand new out the box.
Mar 14, 2008 at 12:04 am
its hard to believe these are DS…they look brand new..NICE
Mar 14, 2008 at 2:26 am
UNLV Runnin Rebels with Larry Johnson, Stacey Augmon (sp?), Greg Anthony, and more. They were so, so good. Wow, I really liked that team. Too bad “Plastic Man” threw that final game for a loss to Duke. Money does really talk.
J.R. Rider was spectacular playing for UNLV, too, although that was later.
Those shoes just bring sweet memories. Wished I would’ve copped them back when they released. A+ pick!
Mar 14, 2008 at 4:50 am
RRREEEEEBBBBBEEEEEELLLLLSSSSS!!! Man it was a close game against TCU today, probably the greatest game I’ve ever seen at the Thomas and Mack Center!!
Mar 14, 2008 at 5:14 am
A very close game. These are real nice.
Mar 14, 2008 at 8:18 am
THESE ARE SO SICK. MUST HAVE. BRING ‘EM OUT BRING ‘EM OUT
Mar 14, 2008 at 10:00 am
Man I wish I still had mines!! I have the SB’s now but those 99 pair were fire!!!
Mar 14, 2008 at 11:31 am
I have this exact pair. I brought them form 19.99 in 2003 at a Footlocker in Petersburg VA. The great thing about them is that I only wore them once. As a matter of fact I purchased a bunch of Dunks from that store between 2000-03. All were for 19.99 including a pair of Dunks that were black and grey like a Raiders jersey. I was wondering when you guys would mention the 1999 reissues.
Mar 14, 2008 at 10:59 pm
i just won a pair of these on ebay they might be a little big if any ones a sz8 holla at me at sneakfreek182@aol.com
Mar 14, 2008 at 11:03 pm
i just won a pair of these on ebay they might be 2 big tho so if any ones a sz 8 holla at me at sneakfreek182@aol.com there the 99 retros also
Mar 15, 2008 at 10:52 am
looks like UNLV took care of business against Utah last night. Hopefully they can take care of BYU!
I swear if they win the Mountain West Tourney, they better send Matt some tix for giving the “Luck of the Dunk” haha
Mar 15, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Those are so tight
Mar 20, 2008 at 7:40 pm
LOVE THIS KICKS ,BESIDES DEY ROCKIN MY FAVORITE COLORS!!!!I JUST HAVE 2 GET DEM
Feb 13, 2009 at 10:48 am
Where can i get a pair of those bad boys?!?!?!
Feb 13, 2009 at 10:51 am
Where can i get a pair of those bad boys?!?!