Scottie Pippen wore some pretty interesting shoes during his time in the NBA although none will be as iconic as the Nike Air More Uptempo. This is a silhouette that still gets love to this day, even if the aesthetics remain some of the weirdest we have ever seen on a shoe. For those who don’t know, the OG Uptempo came in a Chicago bulls colorways that featured a red, black, and white upper. This model has received various retros over the years and now, it is being turned into a Nike LeBron 17.

Multiple teasers of the Nike LeBron 17 “Uptempo” have surfaced over the past few weeks and now, we are getting the official photos courtesy of Nike. As you can see, the upper is covered in red knitposite with black highlights appearing on the back heel. There is also black on the tongue which is complemented by a white lining. From there, we see a LeBron logo on the base of the tongue while “Uptempo” branding appears on a tab on the inside of the sneaker.

For those looking to cop these, they will be available as of May 8th for $200 USD.

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When the Nike Air More Uptempo first came out back in the 90s, fans were a bit skeptical. The bulky aesthetics and large bubble letters on the side were pretty bizarre at the time but for some reason, it just worked. Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls is still linked to this sneaker to this day and despite the bulkiness, OG sneakerheads love them. The first colorway of the shoe was covered in red leather with white and black accents as a way to match the Bulls’ jerseys. This OG offering is considered a classic and now, it is being transplanted onto the Nike LeBron 17.

We have already posted some teasers of the Nike LeBron 17 “Uptempo” but thanks to recent posts from Instagram user @gc911, we now have an in-depth look at the full scope of the colorway. As you can see, there is red knitposite all throughout the upper while black in interspersed on the back heel and tongue. The lining of the cuff and tongue are both white which is a shade that also appears on the midsole. On the inside of the shoe, there is even a tab that says “Uptempo.”

Release details are scarce on these although it is believed they will be dropping sometime in May. Stay tuned for details as we will be sure to bring them to you.

If you’re a Nike Basketball fan, then you know all about the Nike Air More Uptempo. The shoe came out in the mid-90s and was immediately met with wide eyes thanks to its chunky aesthetic. In big bubble letters on the side, you can see the word “Air” which further adds to the unique aesthetics of the shoe. Overall, it was one of the most unorthodox models to come out of Nike during the 90s and continues to get new colorways, to this day.

Sometimes, Nike goes into the vault for retros of this shoe and that’s exactly what they did with the “Olympic” Uptempo from back in 1996. According to reports, this shoe will actually be returning in 2020, if all goes according to plan. The shoe is known for its Navy blue upper and white “AIR” writing on the sides. From there, red and gold accents can be found throughout. This offering fits the Olympic aesthetic perfectly and OG Nike fans will certainly want to give these a look.

Be sure to stay tuned for updates on this model as we will be sure to bring them to you over the coming months. Let us know if you plan on copping.

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If you’re an OG sneakerhead, the 90s were a great time for basketball shoes. Between Michael Jordan‘s signature line, Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, there were a ton of great models dropping at all times. Perhaps one of the more iconic shoes of the time was the Nike Air More Uptempo which was famously worn by none other than Scottie Pippen. While the Chicago colorways have become particularly popular amongst fans, it’s important to talk about the shoe’s origins. Of course, the very first colorway was the black and white model that can be found below.

According to Sneaker News, it appears as though this sneaker will actually be coming back into the fold. An OG retro of this colorway is being pegged for a Holiday 2020 release. If you’re a 90s basketball fan, this should be phenomenal news as the nostalgia will be flowing back to your mind.

Stay tuned for updates on this release as we will be sure to bring you the latest. In the meantime, let us know what you think about the Nike Air More Uptempo and whether or not it’s a silhouette you would consider wearing.

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Nike and LeBron James have recently made an effort to incorporate some of the brand’s most popular sneakers into the form of a Nike LeBron silhouette. This all began with the “LeBron Watch” program in 2018, as LeBron paid homage to the iconic athletes and Nike shoes that have inspired his career, ranging from Ken Griffey Jr. and Deion Sanders to the Air Max 95 and Air Tech Challenge II.

The commemorative sneaker drops have continued with the LeBron 17, as Nike recently released a special edition colorway inspired by the Air Jordan 6 “Black Infrared.” Now, rumors are swirling that Scottie Pippen’s Air More Uptempo will be the next Nike Basketball sneaker to receive the LeBron treatment.

Leaked images of the Nike LeBron 17 “Air More Uptempo” reveal a predominately red knitposite upper, featuring the Air More Uptempo logo on the tongue. Details regarding the release have not yet been announced but you can get an early idea of what to expect the IG post embedded below.