Donned by a new generation of players with the height of a big man on the block and the speed and elusiveness of a guard – the Uptempo helped define a new, eye-catching shoe for the most versatile players. Legendary names like Scottie Pippen or Penny Hardaway are perfect examples of the next generation of basketball that ultimately changed the way basketball lineups were structured, largely thanks to their unique blend of speed and size. With a 1996 debut, the Nike Air More Uptempo and its fleet of eye-popping colorways could be seen on the feet of both of these basketball icons and many others in the league through the ‘90s.
A Streetwear Staple
Like many time-tested sneakers, the Nike Uptempo shoes have left the hardwood, but continue to stock shelves and closets of sneakerheads across the world. With some of the largest “Air” branding Nike has to offer, the bulky silhouette is unmistakable with its wide range of color blocking silhouettes pulled from the sneaker’s past, along with new iterations from today. With a huge selection of Nike Uptempo shoes for boys, and even kids preschool shoes and grade school shoes sizing, everyone can get fitted in this classic silhouette.
