{"id":14058,"date":"2008-12-08T18:03:35","date_gmt":"2008-12-09T00:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=14058"},"modified":"2018-05-03T16:36:27","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T20:36:27","slug":"1-on-1-with-university-of-texas-guard-aj-abrams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/1-on-1-with-university-of-texas-guard-aj-abrams\/","title":{"rendered":"1 On 1 with University of Texas Guard A.J. Abrams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
<\/a>With the release of Kevin Durant’s 1st signature sneaker on the horizon and D.J. Augustin’s recent Jordan Brand signing, the former University of Texas basketball players are currently making their presence felt in the sneaker world.<\/p>\n

Over the past couple of years, University of Texas has produced a few top-notch basketball products, namely Kevin Durant, D.J. Augustin, Lamarcus Aldridge and Daniel Gibson. Next in line? University of Texas combo guard A.J. Abrams<\/strong>. The Austin, TX native was the second leading scorer for the Final Four UT team last year and is currently the leading scorer for #8 team in the nation. Recently, the Longhorns beat the #9 UCLA Bruins behind Abrams 31 points.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day sat down with A.J. Abrams to discuss his take on the UT Nike Hyperdunk ‘Maui, Hawaii’ PE<\/a>, his opinion on former teammate Kevin Durant’s 1st signature shoe<\/a>, and his thoughts on his favorite player’s sneaker line. He also tells his best\/worst Jordan sneaker of all time, his top 5 sneakers ever and which sneaker he wishes Nike bring back from the past (pay attention Nike).<\/p>\n

To read the interview in its entirety click HERE<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\nUT Nike Hyperdunk – Maui Invitational PE
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: I know you have played in the Nike Hyperdunk. Is it as light and comfortable as people say it is?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: Yeah.?? I actually have three pair and they are pretty light. I am not sure about the comfort because I wear orthodic insoles which pretty much makes all my shoes feel the same. We had the Nike Hyperdunk ‘Maui’ PE?? while we were at the Maui Invitational, but I didn’t wear them. I already had my shoes (Nike Hyperdunk Black\/White) ready for the game. I had a good time in Hawaii though.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Before your days wearing orthodics, what were the most comfortable basketball shoes you have ever played in?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: Before my orthodic days, I would have to say the Nike Flightposite. But like I said earlier, they all feel the same now.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Your former teammates seem to be doing well in the sneaker world, let alone the NBA. D.J. Augustin just recently signed to Jordan Brand and your other former teammate, Kevin Durant, is dropping his 1st signature shoe (Nike KD 1) in January 2009.?? Do they, or will they, send you any exclusives?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: If they do I wouldn’t know because they are pretty busy with that 82 game schedule. Rarely do we get to hear from them. But yes, I have seen the Nike KD1. It is a pretty cool shoe. I’m a Nike guy, so they’re cool with me. If I’m not mistaken, we are supposed to be getting some, here at UT, in the near future.\n<\/p>\n

\nNike KD 1 – Kevin Durant’s 1st Signature Sneaker
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Snkrs Day:?? Which one of your current Texas teammates do you consider to have the best collection of sneakers?
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: I wouldn’t know to be honest. We usually just kick back in slides or the shoes the coaching staff gives us. My closet is alright though – Air Force 1’s, Air Max’s and Jordans.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: I am guessing that a few of them feature the burnt orange colorway that you Longhorn fans bleed, right?
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: To be honest, none of them are UT colors. I try to keep my colors diverse. I do have a lot of University of Texas basketball shoes that the coaches give us, but none of my non-basketball shoes are burnt orange. I don’t need a whole wardrobe full of burnt orange!\n<\/p>\n

\nA.J. Abrams shooting a jumper in the UT Nike Hyperdunk PE
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: You mentioned that you have a few Jordans, Air Forces 1’s, and Air Max’s in the closet. Let’s touch on those for a moment. What is your favorite Air Jordan ever?
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: I grew up playing in the Air Jordan 11’s<\/a>. I prefer theAir Jordan 11 White\/Black Patent Leather. Last year I played in the Air Jordan 20 Stealth\/Black<\/a>. Those two would probably be my favorites.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Besides the Air Jordan 20, we seen you hoop in the Nike Air Flight 95 a lot last season. Is he your favorite player? <\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: The Nike Air Flight ’95 is a very classic shoe to me, and I received a lot of compliments from wearing them, but Allen Iverson is definitely my favorite player.\n<\/p>\n

\nA.J. Abrams hooping in the Nike Zoom Flight 95
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: So what are your thoughts on the recent Iverson\/Billups swap?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: A.I. has a better chance to make the playoffs and hopefully contribute enough to win a championship now. The Detroit Pistons need a true point guard though, and Iverson is not that. I do not know if he will ever win a championship but he is a great player and my favorite.
\nTo read the rest of the interview click HERE<\/a>
\n<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Speaking of Iverson, his sneaker line is the highest selling in Reebok history. Since he is your favorite player, I know you owned at least one pair of shoes in his signature line. Which model is your favorite? <\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: I would have to go with the Reebok Answer 4 that came out during the 2000-01 season. To be honest, I am truly a Nike guy, so I didn’t wear many of his sneakers. Plus, in high school we hooped in a lot of Adidas, so I never really wore Reebok. If I had to choose a model it would be the Reebok Answer 4.\n<\/p>\n

\nReebok Answer 4
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Yes, the Reebok Answer 4 is one of his better and most fan-friendly sneakers. What are some other sneakers you wish any particular brand re-release?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: I really wish Nike brings out the Foamposite again. I have looked around, but they are generally sold out. I like the way they zip up in the front. I also like them because I have a narrow foot, and the Foamposite is a very narrow shoe itself, so it was perfect for me.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Where have you been looking? Do you shop for shoes online or in the stores more often?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: It depends on the shoe. When i go to the store, I usually know what I want, but if the store does not have them then online it is. I would not really consider myself a sneaker head, but if I see a pair that I want, I will try my best to get them.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: What is your favorite off-court shoe to wear?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: I would have to say Nike Air Force 1’s<\/a> hands down. I prefer the White\/White Los. They match almost everything. You cannot go wrong with them.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: It is funny you say the White\/White colorway because we see you playing in black sneakers a lot on the hardwood. When picking a basketball shoe, what do you look for: style, color, comfort, fit?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: Generally, I play in black shoes and style is a must. I like the way the black shoes look especially with black socks. On the court, we can only wear black sneakers, white sneakers, orange sneakers or a mixture of the three. Black, to me, is the cleanest. I prefer a style that is aerodynamic and conforms to the shape of my foot. I do not like a shoe that is too high and too wide.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Earlier, you mentioned the Nike Air Flight 95 Jason Kidd as being a classic sneaker to you. What are four other classic sneakers to round out your top 5 of all time?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams:<\/p>\n

1. Grant Hill 2 1995 Air OG Fila
\n2. Nike Air Flightposite I
\n3. Air Zoom GP
\n4. Air Penny IV
\n5. Nike Zoom Flight 95\n<\/p>\n

\nA.J. Abrams sporting the Nike Air Penny 4
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: To finish things off, our Nicekicks staff has been composing a weekly series that appears every Friday called the Good, Bad and the Fugly<\/a>. What shoe come to mind as far as flat out UGLY?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.J. Abrams: Air Jordan Retro 15<\/a>. They could have done a much better job designing that shoe. It just not really my style. I have a certain style of shoe that I like to wear and that particular sneaker doesn’t fit it at all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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