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For fans of late ’90s basketball, the Nike Air Total Max Uptempo is THAT shoe.
Underrated and overpriced, the big bubble b-ball shoe worn by the likes of David Robinson, Reggie Miller and Vince Carter carried a balance of tech, luxury and loudness that’s rarely matched.
Originally released in 1997 and last seen in Black/Volt form in 2009, the shoe is apparently set for a comeback.
The Nike Air Total Max Uptempo OG is reported to return in 2020. The Black/Volt pair pictured above is assumed to lead the relaunch with hopes that the OG White/Navy and Metallic Silver/Black schemes will also return.
Keep it locked to Nice Kicks for details.
Nike Air Total Max Uptempo OG
Release Date: 2020
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Peep on foot shots of the ‘09 pair from our own Rob Mata below.