Nike Air Flight Lite “Pippen”
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Jun 26, 2008|
Just a few days ago we gave you a first look at the upcoming Nike Air Flight Lite High retro in an original colorway and another that brought back many memories of Scottie Pippen with the shoe (though he wore the low top version). We just received word, and photos, of the Air Flight Lite High colored just like the ones that Pippen wore throughout the 1991 NBA Playoffs en route to the Bulls first championship. Pippen complimented Jordan’s performance in the Playoffs averaging 21.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 5.8 assists, but what the numbers can’t show was his best contribution during the Finals. The Lakers took Game 1 of the Finals and as a result coach Phil Jackson reassigned the defense to put Pippen on Magic Johnson. The Lakers did not win another game in the series and the Lakers’ dynasty ended at home in the Forum at the completion of Game 5. Look for this pair of the Black/White Nike Air Flight Lite Highs in spring of next year when Nike Flight celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Pics thanks to Chicago’s Mayor. |
Nike Air Flight Lite High Black/White
Scottie Pippen wearing Nike Air Flight Lite Low
(Photo by Manny Millan/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)
Scottie Pippen wearing Nike Air Flight Lite Low in 1991 NBA Finals vs. Lakers
(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Alls)
Scottie Pippen wearing Nike Air Flight Lite Low in 1991 NBA Finals vs. Lakers
(Photo by Jonathan Danie)
Jul 15, 2008 at 2:24 am
fucc mike scottie!
Jun 28, 2008 at 11:08 am
Nike gotta retro the shoe’s in those pictures. Hands down, those Black and White lows are the coldest hoops shoes ever! one more thing, they need to lose that little clear section on the sole of the Retro’s. . . . . . the originals didn’t have that!
Jun 27, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Boss as hell, man. I can’t offer my normal complaints. This shoe is on point.
Jun 27, 2008 at 4:43 pm
^I think the “low” flight lites are already available on Eastbay, only they’re in All Blue/white or All Red/Black…not really feeling those colors, but would love to see the PIP’s
Jun 27, 2008 at 8:58 am
dese r sick def cop
Jun 27, 2008 at 8:46 am
NEED THOSE
Jun 27, 2008 at 7:51 am
where can i find these?
Jun 27, 2008 at 12:05 am
i would most def cop if i hadnt spent my money on the air jordan VIII ORANGE BLAZES. they didnt have my sizes in the aqua or playoffs so lol
Jun 26, 2008 at 8:57 pm
these kicks are tight. one of da few Pippens dat i like. a must cop 4 me
Jun 26, 2008 at 7:16 pm
yea, what up with the lows. I had those and loved them with a passion. I remember them being wicked light. bring em on Nike
Jun 26, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Str8!
Jun 26, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Man.when are the LOWS coming out
Thats the same shoe The” everything man ” wore to destroy the Pistons!!!!!!
Jun 26, 2008 at 5:10 pm
i remember that series growing up in cali it was hard cause i was a laker fan but i loved jordans and playing them in the finals was heart breaking cause after that magic announced he had been infected with the hiv virus… that killed me. but this was a nice peice. thanks for the memories and the nice photos of the game and shoes….. when are these dropping? i do remember everyone rocking different brands like adidas and the converse weapons even avias back then were fly…. but back then it was hard to buy a pair of hundred dollar shoes. now with a little money in my pocket i can cop a pair for the kids and myself…. keep us poted on the drop….
Jun 26, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I’m feeling them, but they could’ve served old Scottie better..maybe next time
Jun 26, 2008 at 2:49 pm
air jordan 25th? it might be 24. xx4
Jun 26, 2008 at 2:48 pm
those are ok don’t like it at all atleast i like air jordan.
Jun 26, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Nice for the collection but I jus could not see myself rockin those. Jus to clunky. Nice retro to have tho. Love the site fellas keep it up! 1 request: Can u find out what the Reebok Emmit Smith shoe was called. It looked like the first Iversons…please
Jun 26, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Flight 20th Anniversary ? What about Air Jordan 25th Anniversary for 2009 ?
Jun 26, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Very simple colorway but nice!
Jun 26, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Sweet def would get em if I have money then…
Jun 26, 2008 at 12:14 pm
these are so nice. I’ll probably cop the white color way though since i have a lot of black shoes already.
Jun 26, 2008 at 11:19 am
Nicest colourway so far for sure. Would grab a pair if they release the lows but these are a little high for me.
Jun 26, 2008 at 10:30 am
I owned those as a kid - the clear sole is an interesting twist.
Jun 26, 2008 at 10:25 am
dopish i would copp
Jun 26, 2008 at 10:17 am
Good call on the 4-6 Ian…although the 7’s were released after these. Maybe the 7 had some of these in them…
Jun 26, 2008 at 9:47 am
these are def’ nice. imo, they look like fusions of jordans 4-6-7. just a thought…
Jun 26, 2008 at 9:09 am
I’m pretty excited to see what Nike does for their Flight 20th Anniversary…the old school Flights are all nasty.
Jun 26, 2008 at 8:49 am
THESE ARE HOT NOT FOR ME THO….PEEP THE PUMPS HORACE GRANT GOT ON……NASTY NAJ OVER AND OUT
Jun 26, 2008 at 8:34 am
dope
Jun 26, 2008 at 8:12 am
dems is pretty hot
i mite cop a pair see how dey r
im not even gonna lie
i wasnt born till 92′
so i didnt get to expirence the og pair
Jun 26, 2008 at 7:13 am
Terry Teagle was brought in to spell Magic and to offer some stability to the back court via the bench.
Jun 26, 2008 at 7:10 am
Peep the Pony kicks Hershey Hawkins in rocking!
I was headed to the 8th grade when this series happened. I miss the days of High top shoes and the fact that people actually rocked different brands. At 31 years old I’m an old timer? Damn!
Jun 26, 2008 at 6:01 am
Nice post…nice kicks….Maybe too tall for me to rock nowadays.
Somehow I bet Phil Jackson is wondering will the consistency of Pippen ever come out of Odom or Gasol.
Jun 26, 2008 at 5:23 am
forget these!!! the air flight lite II is a sexy shoe.
Jun 26, 2008 at 4:49 am
Pip is the best bball defender of all time! At least from the late 80s and up. He guarded people of all sizes and positions. He also shut down Mark Jackson of the Pacers after Mark was having this way with the Bulls in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals. The Bulls actually had a tougher time handing the Pacers than they did to win the Finals against the Jazz……..simply b/c of Mark’s post-up moves……BUT all that stopped with Pip was guarding him.
Give credit to Phil Jackson……he definitely knew matches. Too bad he had no answer for the Celtics this year. Game 7 would have been fun to see.
Additionally, I consider Shawn Marion the Pip of today’s time. Suns Effed up trading him away, as well as losing Joe Johnson.
Jun 26, 2008 at 4:07 am
Lace swap!
Magic gave Jordan Hell in game one. I remember that series like it was yesterday. putting Pip on Magic made a huge difference.
Jun 26, 2008 at 2:51 am
Scottie Pippen is that dude…PERIOD
my fav. player of all time
Jun 26, 2008 at 2:36 am
Yo those are sooo hot!
I gotta have those when they drop.
Jun 26, 2008 at 2:11 am
ugh. not attractive at all. i will pass
Jun 26, 2008 at 2:08 am
First!!! so dope.. im really liking what nike is doing lately. Take hints jb