Playing in the Past: When NBA Players Lace Up Models of Yesteryear

Rasheed Wallace – Nike Air Force 1

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First Released: 1982
Last Worn: 2012

Place any player from the last fifteen years in the NBA of the ’80s and Rasheed Wallace registers as a pretty good fit. His build, fundamental play and passion translate well to the era, with his footwear proving an even better fit. After wearing modern Air Maxes during his early days in DC, Sheed dropped new age tech all together by staying in the Nike Air Force 1 High. We saw Sheed rock a Lunar update during his last days in NYC, but for the most part he remained rooted in the classic kicks.