Throwback Thursday - Air Force 180 Pump
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Apr 10, 2008|
A few weeks ago we posted one a Charles Barkley PE Air Force 180, but though many consider that shoe a high top sneaker, Nike took that model one step higher. In the early 90’s Nike responded to Reebok’s Pump with their own series of basketball sneakers that featured Air Pump technology that gave the wearer a better fit about the ankle. David Robinson was the signature athlete to represent the high top Nike Pump series that included the Nike Air Pressure, Nike Air Command Force, and the last (and this week’s Throwback) Nike Air Force 180 Pump. Like Chuck’s version, the shoe has cosmetic touches such as speckled and fading midsole, but the sheer high top of the shoe and its hefty pricetag of $175 made the shoe a tough sale in the not so strong economy in 1992. So far, Nike has not brought back any of the Air Pump shoes as retros, but our fingers are crossed that at least one of the three models will return. We have taken several photos for your viewing pleasure and have also posted one of the commercials that Nike broadcast to promote the shoe featuring the Admiral. |
Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Throwback Thursday - Nike Air Force 180 Pump
Nov 9, 2009 at 2:34 am
Yo.
Coolest. Shoes. Ever.
Even in Australia. Back in high school, swapped my regular Air 180 Force’s for a day with a guy who got some from the US. These were so much better I didnt want to give them back!
If they ever retro these, I’m buying multiple pairs.
Note to Nike - These WILL sell, even if only online.
Nov 8, 2009 at 12:49 pm
neeeed a ds condis pair of them sz 6.5 or 6. aim mee pls ppls. retrocobe93
Oct 13, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Hey All,
I have a pair of these for sale, in decent condition, no box size 10.5 US if interested. I am in the LA area
Sep 30, 2009 at 2:36 pm
son las mejores zapatilla q an havido
Sep 10, 2009 at 6:50 pm
HELLO ALL! I AM WILLING TO PAY TOP $$$ FOR A MINT PAIR
SIZE 11, 11-1/2, OR 12’s
PLEASE HELP A BROTHER OUT…I CANT FIND ANY ANYWHERE
I GOT THE $$$
Sep 5, 2009 at 5:06 am
Now that high tops and high end shoes are back, Nike..WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Man..these should’ve been den came back out. RETRO!!!
Sep 4, 2009 at 2:57 pm
nice ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………shoes
Sep 4, 2009 at 3:42 am
someone please tell me that they have these in a size 12. i need these.
Sep 2, 2009 at 4:41 pm
nice………………………………………..shoes man
i love……………………………………………..dis shoes
Jul 26, 2009 at 7:53 am
superfamicom I am interested in your shoes, hit me up; lennartbroere@hotmail.c…
Jul 25, 2009 at 1:54 pm
What was the name of the first nike pumps? They had a separate pump that plugged into the rear of the shoe. They also had a carrying case. Local shoe store said every nike store only got 2 pair.
Jul 22, 2009 at 3:41 pm
i was played whith thi shoes and i like her .the best shoes i never bouht .i like someone help me to by her and found .please help me
Jul 21, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I bought a pair of these back when I was in High School. I LOVED them. I wore them everyday until they fell apart. I wish they would bring them back. I would buy a pair of them…..As long as they make them in size 14 or 15.
Jul 18, 2009 at 1:45 am
I also have a pair of these with the box. Only wore once just curious what they would be worth.
Jul 13, 2009 at 6:37 pm
I have a mint boxed pair of these!………..
They are quality!!!!………….if anyone is interested in them, let me know!
Jul 7, 2009 at 9:17 am
These shoes are the nicest shoes I ever saw.
To bad I was only 1 year when they released it.
If Nike brings it back, in the original styles I would defenitely buy one, no matter what they costs.
Nike really needs to bring these shoes back!!
Jul 3, 2009 at 9:39 am
I think Nike should bring these back from the dead
Jul 2, 2009 at 7:53 am
I remember owning a pair of these when I was 16 - awesome shoe. Pain in the butt to take off, but definately an eye turner on the court when so many kids had Reebok Pumps.
I’d imagine they would be quite expensive if they did retro these! I’d definately grab a pair. Blue, White Yellow colourway was best imo
Jun 6, 2009 at 10:12 am
Owned 3prs. Pumped up around ankle, turn dial, pumped up under arch. push green button to release seperately. THEY DID COME IN ANOTHER COLORWAY. Black tongue,black heel, no green. One of the best shoes nike ever made… email for stories about these and the OG 1st ones(I still have them)
I WANT TO BUY!!!! $1200+ IF YOU GOTEM HIT ME UP
May 30, 2009 at 5:27 pm
RAW
May 21, 2009 at 5:06 pm
hello! I m french and i m looking for the nike air force 180 pump robinson… Where can i find it (to buy) please?
May 15, 2009 at 5:49 am
shxt i have this pair during high school year… love to see it retro…..
May 1, 2009 at 2:17 am
Just Got through watching an episode of of Fresh Prince, where will had these on. I cant wait till these are retroed.
Apr 23, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I had a pair of these back in high school, they were awesome. Loved the pump, they were a little heavy but looked great and what else do you really want in a shoe!
Apr 18, 2009 at 11:52 am
I had a pair in High school. Paid $150.00 plus tax. I would love to have all the old Jordans and pumps that I had growing up. Man they don’t make shoe’s like those anymore and a crying shame if I might add.
Apr 17, 2009 at 11:13 am
Greg what size are they?
Mar 21, 2009 at 5:01 am
I found a pair of these in my cupboard at home. I bought off a mate for $50 bux about 10 years ago and they were too small for me so they in pretty good condition. I not really interested in getting rid of them but I would be pretty keen to find out what they worth. Any one know?
Mar 11, 2009 at 7:44 am
I NEEEED THESE SHOES!!!!!!! I’m a huge fan of hightop shoes especially the vintage ones. I would go to extreme lengths to get these shoes. There are a number of other hightops I know that aren’t made any more that I gotta have. I need to know if there is anything I can do to get the shoes of my dreams
Feb 5, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Hey I have a brand new pair of these in my closet. Never worn, still in the original box/case with the airpump. Im thinking about selling these. I wonder what they are worth. Where can I find that information at. If interested call me 404 207-0953
Dec 31, 2008 at 6:34 pm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260339203790&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=016
Dec 31, 2008 at 6:32 pm
There’s a used pair on ebay now, in the UK, still in good condition.
Dec 24, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Remember the little boy had these on Boomerang with Eddie Murphy?
Nov 30, 2008 at 7:12 am
I had one when I was middle school period back in old days, I really want this back into my shoe box.. After my mother ahas given away this to Charity shop for no reason, and I was crying almost…
if anyone has this beautifully engineered airforce180, let me know I am interested in buying it. I am size 8.5 in U.K. measurement.
what a lovely change to evoke my memory.!
Nov 23, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I really don’t understand what the people at Nike are doing…who told them that these fluorescent kicks they are coming out with attract customers?I decided not to wear Nike shoes anymore until they bring back the true high tops or retro kicks.I was a fan of Nike but they discouraged me for good.
Nov 17, 2008 at 11:23 pm
I love these! My friend had them in 5th grade, i just looked in awe. Didn’t you have to buy some kind of compressed air pack to fill these up?
Oct 20, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Another shoe I wish I could get. The ultimate high top
Oct 19, 2008 at 6:16 am
Hi All,
Actually just listed a pair of these on ebay. Note the cost is in Australian dollars - they are starting at about US $140 if your interested.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=140276088234&Category=154979&_trksid=p3907.m29
Cheers - Chad
Oct 17, 2008 at 10:29 am
THESE AND THE COMMAND FORCE PUMPS ARE THE 2 BEST SHOES EVER RELEASED BESIDES THE JORDAN’S. TO NIKE: WE’VE BEEN WAITING FAR 2 LONG FOR THESE AND THE COMMAND FORCE’S TO RETRO. WHY HAVEN’T THESE BEEN BROUGHT BACK YET? GET A CLUE NIKE!!
Oct 9, 2008 at 12:22 am
I owned a pair of these in a different colourway.
Wore them and loved them.
They weren’t in great condition but an awesome part of my collection. A few years back my Mum threw them out without me knowing. I’m still shattered!!!
Oct 3, 2008 at 6:55 am
These shoes are amazing. I have a pair that I only wore a handful of times back in the early 90’s. I have them in storage and if anyone is interested in buying them all reasonable offers would be considered. I think I have the original david Robinson brochure that came with the shoes as well!!!
Let me know if your interested!
chad.peacock@gmail.com
Sep 26, 2008 at 10:28 pm
I owned a pair of these exact sneeks, paid $150 for the displays, most money I ever spend and the dam things fell apart in a year, air valves leaked…what a waste
Sep 19, 2008 at 11:33 pm
SNAP! I am probably making myself look old to some of ya’ll younger cats. But I had these when I was a Freshman in HS. They were the dopest shoes out and only one other kid in my school had them. You could twist the knob on the side and it changed which section received air. They tightened around your ankle and sides/top of your foot if I remember. When you pressed the button they made a wicked “Whoosh” kind fo sound as the air released.They were the first and only pair of shoes my folks bought me that was over $100. LOL If Mom’s hadn’t won at Bingo I wouldn’t have gotten them. Thanks for flashin me back. Play on playa.
Sep 19, 2008 at 11:16 am
had these back in 1992 when playing ball, mum got me them for $400 australian when i hurt my knee at a b ball tourney in the city… i loved em, got em with the jordan 8’s ….
Sep 11, 2008 at 5:33 pm
alguien sabe donde las puedo comprar en barcelona?
Aug 26, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I had a pair of the 180 force pumps with the air release on the back during the heyday of my collecting years. I can’t believe I gave them away, boxfresh to the german son of my landlady who didn’t really even appreciate them. Gosh I was soooo dumb, tp think I had warderobe of air max, jordan’s and I was a student and today I can’t even strech to picking up a pair of retros!
Aug 18, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Hey didnt they make a pump where the release valve was in the back?
Aug 1, 2008 at 8:24 am
Where can I get a pair? These are too hot!!!!!!!!!
Aug 1, 2008 at 6:17 am
they are really beautiful
i ve got one original paire new ,last year i tried to wear the shoes and both soles craked everywhere !!
i still have the shoes but i m very sad now
Jul 23, 2008 at 12:47 am
Getting on a bit now, but found my 180 Force in an old bag which is why I am asking the question, what are they worth ? I paid $475.00 AUD back in 1991, it took me my first 2 full time pay chqs to pay for them ! They were placed above Air Jordans in my local Sports Shop so had to have them, don’t play Backetball, now married with 2 kids, should I list on ebay, what sort of money would I expect, someone younger who might get some form of enjoyment should buy them, wore them last week to a work do, looked like a pimp from the late 80’s - Cheers Wal
awallace@membersequity.com.au
Jun 3, 2008 at 11:05 am
do you have a pair of these for sale? I lost an auction for a deadstock pair on ebay a couple of months ago and i am dying to get my hands on a pair. help me out Matt…
May 28, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I actually have two pairs of the Nike pump hightops. One has the air release valve on the rear; one has the air release valve on the side of each shoe. They were the most comfortable, most supportive shoes of their time. Unfortunately, when I took them out of their boxes last year to give them another wear, the bottoms literally fell apart from dryrot, I guess.
I’d buy the new ones in a minute if they were offered. The first pair cost me about $100, and the updated pair (air release valve on the side) cost about $140.
May 28, 2008 at 10:46 am
yo these pumps are freshhhh.. bring them back!! we need the original hightops back (i saw these kicks in white men cant jump haha)
May 23, 2008 at 6:03 am
Please Nike for all our sake do not retro these shoes! Nike has an unfortunate habit of ruining once classic shoes. More than likely they will be retroed in some horrible purple colour and in a mid top without a pump! Nike should take a page from Reebok’s book and retro them as they were back in the day e.g. Reebok Pump bringback. They were exactly as they were in 1989 which is why they did so well. Dont save your breath guys honestly, you will be highly disappointed if they ever did retro these shoes because you know what to expect from Nike. Also, nicekicks if you are listening, Ive checked out ebay and they are selling used Command forces. If I wear them, will they be destroyed? Or should i just admire them?
May 17, 2008 at 1:13 pm
MUST HAVE!!! if retroed…
‘McGyver’ who was my hero in childhood, also had weared this in one episode.
May 16, 2008 at 12:01 pm
nike need to consider bring these back out
May 13, 2008 at 12:34 pm
HEATTT!!!!!!
these are odeee ….i remember these from the fresh prince days
PLSZZ RELEASE ILL COP AT ANY COSTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 3, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Those are SOOOOO futuristic. I love those.
Apr 26, 2008 at 12:15 am
man y wuld nike file a lawsuit against reebok when reebok clearly came up wif the pump 1st the reebok pumps came out in the 80s these however came out in the 90s
Apr 17, 2008 at 6:01 pm
they are cold……..you sould really bring those out
Apr 17, 2008 at 4:02 pm
i have all the old 180s except these i would do anything for them they are classic i mailed nike and asked last year they did not even reply they would sell out straight away i dont understand maybe somethin could be set up to give to nike to show the demand for these they wont loose out they would make a fortune
Apr 16, 2008 at 9:53 am
man, i gots 2 tellya, Im 19, first time Ive ever seen these…
But Go DAAAAAMN they good looking, I dig, did those come out in any different color wave, they sick, I dont mind high tops, my pops made me fall in love with the classic shoe with his Converse Battles, vere since then I automatically drool for a pair like this. Plus Im 6′3″ so they wouldnt be a problem for me, haha
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:09 pm
WOW!
I’m totally in awe!Great shoes and you did your thing with the photos.
Let us pray…
Our sneaker gods, thou art in Oregon, NIKE be thy name…
I WANT THESE!
Certified1
Apr 14, 2008 at 8:47 pm
I’m crying!!! THE BEST
Apr 14, 2008 at 3:04 pm
i ate chelsea
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:59 pm
these shoes are fajalicious
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:57 pm
i like men
Apr 14, 2008 at 7:59 am
I’m not gonna lie, these r way fresher than the reeboks. I’d def cop if these came out
Apr 14, 2008 at 6:35 am
Geil 1A Schuhe will haben
Wo gibet diese ?
diese hatte ich damals schon anfang der 90er gekauft für 360,- DM
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:38 am
Nike, please don’t bring this back. What’ll they cost in today’s market? 2008’s economy’s in tough shape like it was back in ‘92 when these hideous creations were introduced. Bring back something people would want like the 11s…
Apr 13, 2008 at 11:30 pm
LOL I guarantee all the youngbucks in the post are those who dislike these. Or they’re either a clown who rocks and sells fakes AND/or wears wack GR’s and think they’ve got a “sick collection.”
HAHAHA!
But damn, think about if they’re EVER re-released, people like me @ 5′8″ will have half their legs swallowed up in these. LOL
I’d still most definitely purchase and rock these. Any shoe (or item) that takes me back to my childhood, is a keeper in my books.
Apr 12, 2008 at 12:31 pm
So sick…best throwback thursday yet!
Apr 12, 2008 at 11:39 am
How about a Nike Air Force 360 Pump?
Apr 12, 2008 at 4:32 am
man im a young cat so i wasnt here for these but can anyone explain to me y these r so hot. the entire bottom of the shoe hot but it looks liek it goes so high the could cover up tube socks plus they look real heavy.
where they that hot back in the day/ now or dudes just wanna get for the memories
Apr 11, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Does anyone remember Nike’s law suit against Dada for the Solesonic Force?
This Shoe is my favorite Nike of all time right in front of the Air Force Lite. If you were born after 1984 or didn’t see David Robinson play without Tim Duncan, I would not expect you to understand the impact of this shoe. I wish high top sneakers had a chance in this new aged market. Man this shoe is on my retro wish list along with the Next Sport Ewing.
Apr 11, 2008 at 9:06 pm
yea i knew bout these id die 2 have a pair
Apr 11, 2008 at 8:23 pm
woow these are crazzyy .. i hope they retro them .. ill cop def.
Apr 11, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Gundam boots…..jk!
Sick. If they retro them, I’ll get ‘em.
Apr 11, 2008 at 7:21 pm
mad freash yo they should retro these on sum sneaky sh!t
Apr 11, 2008 at 6:48 pm
These R WACK
Apr 11, 2008 at 6:01 pm
They still kickin up dust Now as the did by then! They gotta bring these back! I don’t know if Mr. Robinson still has any pull with Nike but if do please talk to em i really don’t think any of the Pumps RBK OR NIKE fit that great it least i know the rbk didn’t you could pump that ball in the tongue all day and sit not get a better fit than just pulling ya laces extra tight it was all about marketing what we call hype these days but if got a pair back then ya rep went up about 100% these are major to any collection and if you got the OG’s don’t let em go.
Apr 11, 2008 at 5:55 pm
one of my favorite nike’s
Apr 11, 2008 at 5:47 pm
yo these were like the first public released version of the 2015 marty mcfly’s….lol…..so hot, david robinson needs to push these bad boys back into circulation at the original retail price…..and NIKE NEEDS TO QUIT PLAYIN” GAMES AND RELEASE THE NIKE MCFLYS WITH OR WITHOUT LIGHTS AND POWER LACES already…..let’s go people…..I NEED THAT SHOE MORE THAN ANY JORDAN OR SB>>>>>>lol…yo remember the air release valve you had to carry in your pocket with these kicks….man they need to retro these and not for like 800 bucks at only 3 stores in the world either….lmao
Apr 11, 2008 at 5:44 pm
yo these were like the first public released version of the 2015 marty mcfly’s….lol…..so hot, david robinson needs to push these bad boys back into circulation at the original retail price…..and NIKE NEEDS TO QUIT PLAYIN” GAMES AND RELEASE THE NIKE MCFLYS WITH OR WITHOUT LIGHTS AND POWER LACES already…..let’s go people…..I NEED THAT SHOE MORE THAN ANY JORDAN OR SB>>>>>>lol
Apr 11, 2008 at 5:10 pm
ill have 2 pass on dis one.
Apr 11, 2008 at 4:44 pm
lol and think of how much NBAers like Stern now…
Apr 11, 2008 at 4:19 pm
they cool, not a fan of swampers, but that commercial was funny, david stern gives crappy birthday presents. lol
Apr 11, 2008 at 3:52 pm
nike needs to release some good hightops like these again
Apr 11, 2008 at 3:03 pm
adidas number1 world
Apr 11, 2008 at 2:46 pm
im mad as hell that I threw my pair of these away after they got abused when i was in 7th grade. I didnt even realize how good of a deal i got back in the day. I got my pair back then for $100.00!! cuz they didn’t sell well. I would do ANYTHING for a a pair of these now! Im hoping Nike retros these as a christmas present for me.
Apr 11, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Matt, my man, those are INCREDIBLE! I never see those on eBay and when I do they always have busted up midsoles and trashed soles.
Big props.
Apr 11, 2008 at 11:24 am
^ I agree that in this day and age most companies are pretty lawsuit happy, but as long as Nike’s Air Pump technology didn’t use the same patented method as Reebok’s then Reebok’s position would be hard to argue. You can’t patent a concept or the “what”, just a proprietary technology or the “how”.
I have not heard an update on the Nike vs. Adidas suit over A3. I don’t think Nike has much of an argument since A3 used midsole foam rather than rubber in the Shox. Frankly, I thought the lawsuit was more of a PR move to call out Adidas publicly and formally as copying Nike.
Back to the 180 Pumps, I would LOVE to see these come back whether the pump technology worked as well as the originals or not. This was such an awesome shoe and best of all, Nike already has the molds for the midsole/outsole
Apr 11, 2008 at 11:07 am
The pump on these remind me of the pump on the Answer X (I think, I’m not a big Answer shoe fan). I think they should retro these and do an update with a mid top shoe with this pump or a running shoe. Reebok’s pump running shoes have been a flop in my opinion. I had the running shoes that inflated themselves from about 3 years ago and they broke and were uncomfortable. One foot pumped and the other was loose. Their pump running shoes now are stiff as a brick. But if Nike did them with possibly Zoom Air, that would be sweet. Why didn’t Nike get sued over using the pump? It seems the shoe companies get pretty sue happy over things. Like Nike suing Adidas over A3 being like Shox. I’m surprised Nike didn’t get sued by Reebok over their new new air/shox running shoe it looks exact like an old Reebok running shoe called the Avator (i think that was the name).
Apr 11, 2008 at 10:53 am
they look as tho they would reach my knee
Apr 11, 2008 at 10:28 am
Jibby,
Big thanks on the compliments. I never was into photography until I found how much fun it could be with sneakers
The pair that was shot was a size 8 or 8.5 so one can only imagine how high a size 17 went! I know a few PE collectors out there probably have a pair or two of Robinson’s pairs.
Apr 11, 2008 at 9:55 am
thanks for the pics matt. as always, your photography is on point. after seeing these in the clash of the kicks I remembered back in 7th grade when someone copped these. they looked even higher back then!
Apr 11, 2008 at 8:23 am
Maybe we should get a petition going to get Nike to bring them back out?
Apr 11, 2008 at 8:22 am
I would most def get these if they came back out. What are you waiting on Nike!
Apr 11, 2008 at 8:12 am
They high lol classic thou I would have to pass but as collector they cool and nice
Apr 11, 2008 at 7:53 am
You can’t get much higher of a high top than these. These remind me of the McFly’s from the Back To the Future movie. GREATEST THROWBACK THURSDAY YET!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 11, 2008 at 7:37 am
these kicks are whack son. i mean maybe back in the day, but honestly , whith everything that has come out since then, you would seriously pay for these? come on.
Apr 11, 2008 at 7:27 am
these are my favorite sneakers of all time. salutes to the admiral…
Apr 11, 2008 at 5:44 am
I own a pair of these, I bought them because I had ankle problems at the time and they were very supportive. I liked playing ball with them but, they were HEAVY!!!!
Apr 11, 2008 at 4:15 am
awesome
Apr 11, 2008 at 3:13 am
Those are high, high tops. But I didn’t like them then and dont like them now. Way too much highness for me. Sorry to say but I’m straying from the pack.
Apr 11, 2008 at 3:09 am
After today, no more Throwback Thursday’s are needed! THEEEEEEEEEEESE ARE STRAIGHT FIRE!!!!!
Apr 11, 2008 at 1:52 am
Really nice!!!
Apr 11, 2008 at 12:01 am
INSTANT CLASSIC among collectors. If you haven’t seen these you probably weren’t born yet. You could twist the dial to pump different chambers then press the button to release the air! Where else could you do that! HOT! I still have my jacked up pair so I am jealous of this clean pair. If you can cop these somewhere, KEEP EM. You probably will never see em retro. I have seen em go for 2k+ on The BAY. AMAZING POST! Thank you NiceKicks!
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:55 pm
these pumps are bananas…grail status…those Agendas bkbigjay posted the link to are dope too, ive never seen those b4
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:54 pm
They look like handicapped boots or something, 2 hitop 4 me
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:54 pm
THESE ARE THE SHOES THAT NIKE SHOULD BE RE-RETRO-ing. The fusions don’t even come close to these.
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:37 pm
bkbigjay,
Those are the Nike Agendas. I haven’t seen those in YEARS!
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:29 pm
There were a number of reasons why Nike and other companies ditched the high top cut. High tops were a tougher sell to the average Joe who wanted a pair of kicks, but didn’t care about performance.
In the mid 90s black based kicks was really in style thanks in large part to the Fab Five and Barkley, so shoes were very hot as they were - the high top made them even hotter. High tops also cost Nike much more to produce so then more to the consumer. A raised production cost coupled with a lower selling price (due to not selling as well as lows or mids) did not work out for retailers or Nike.
Personally I love high top kicks. Since Nike hasn’t been bringing many true high tops back (besides the AF1s) I wear my Adidas Metro Attitudes and now my Conductors A LOT. I would really like to see Nike bring these back or any other of the pumps. With or without the tech they were an awesome shoe.
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I totally do not remember these sneakers. Nike made 2 more ‘pumps’ other than these? AND they cost 174 even back in the day?
I think any sneaker buff would want these in their collection. It is the true hi-top.
anybody know why sneaker makers stopped making the hi-top sneaker and went with the mids? Was it a fashion thing or a performance reason?
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:08 pm
can someone please tell me what these are called?
i know its off topic but i have been tryin for a while now
http://www.shoepirates.com/TreasureBig/NikeAgendaFluor.JPG
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Holy crap…Matt just shut it down! Best Throwback Thursday yet
Apr 10, 2008 at 11:03 pm
dang these are fire. kinda high, but i would still wear em. i like the sir charles junts too, but i hate the strap, so i like these better. if the cost 175 then, i wonder how much they would cost now. the technology isn’t as good as now in terms of performance but they should still cost allot.
Apr 10, 2008 at 10:44 pm
such a hot shoe. bring back TRUE hightops, nike!!
Apr 10, 2008 at 10:43 pm
If retroed I will get at any cost…now please salute the true Nike hightop “boot”…*moment of silence*
Apr 10, 2008 at 10:34 pm
The are hot! I’d cop if they’re rereleased