{"id":299116,"date":"2013-05-24T11:21:09","date_gmt":"2013-05-24T16:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=299116"},"modified":"2022-09-16T15:37:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T20:37:22","slug":"8-basketball-shoes-that-should-be-retroed-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/8-basketball-shoes-that-should-be-retroed-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Basketball Shoes That Should Be Retroed Soon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this week, we considered eight awesome basketball shoes that will likely never get the retro treatment. No need to fret, there are plenty of great hoops silos that should be set to hit stores soon. Keeping in mind trends in release and demand for product, we spotlight eight hardwood favorites we anticipate returning as retros in the near future.<\/p>\n<h2>adidas KB8 II<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1998<br \/>\n<strong>Worn By:<\/strong> Kobe Bryant<\/p>\n<p>Likely to be dubbed the \u2018<strong>Crazy 8 II<\/strong>\u2019 in retro form, this Kobe signature seems like a sure thing with adidas Basketball\u2019s recent push of iconic Feet You Wear models and their endorsement by NBA players. We\u2019d love to see these return in the OG colorways, but modern PEs might be even better. Could you imagine an orange or blue based pair for Iman Shumpert? A red colorway for Damian Lillard? Crazy indeed.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike Air Raid<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1992<br \/>\n<strong>Worn By:<\/strong> Blacktop legends<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Nike Air Raid<\/strong> seems to make its rounds every few years, so an upcoming release sounds about right. The recent Air Jordan 8 run has everyone remembering how much they love criss crossed straps and the hotter weather has outdoor hoops on the minds of many. While we\u2019d glady take these in OG form, it\u2019d be great to see the un-retroed Air Raid II return in the \u201cUrban Jungle Gym\u201d colorway.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Air Jordan 11 &#8220;Columbia&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1996<br \/>\n<strong>Worn By:<\/strong> Michael Jordan<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Air Jordan 11 \u201cColumbia\u201d<\/strong> stands as the only OG AJ11 colorway to not get re-retroed. Heck, we\u2019ve already seen the retro+ \u201cCool Greys\u201d twice now. While the silo has become a holiday favorite for Jordan Brand and consumers alike, this colorway doesn\u2019t take well to winter wear. Could these break the cycle by releasing in the spring or summertime? Perhaps on All-Star weekend to celebrate the OGs? We\u2019ll have to wait and see, but one would have to think these are retroing soon.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike Air Command Force<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1991<br \/>\n<strong>Worn By:<\/strong> David Robinson, Billy Hoyle<\/p>\n<p>Yes, we recently said these are never coming back, but we just meant not in original form. With the recent success of the adapted Air Force 180 Mids, a pumpless <strong>Nike Air Command Force<\/strong> seems like a safe bet. The Admiral wore a host of hot kicks in San Antonio and the <em>White Men Can\u2019t Jump<\/em> nostalgia never gets old. Tech or no tech, these would be awesome in any of the OG makeups. With that said, new colorways could get a little scary on this shoe.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike Air Pippen II<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1998<br \/>\n<strong>Worn By:<\/strong> Scottie Pippen<\/p>\n<p>By now, we\u2019ve seen just about everything and more from Anfernee and Sir Charles. While we\u2019ve seen Pippen retros in the past, the push wasn\u2019t as hard as what we\u2019ve seen recently for his peers. The Pippen 1 is already set for a comeback, hopefully paving the way for another retro release of the\u00a0<strong>Nike Air Pippen II<\/strong>. The sleek styling of the Pippen III and IV could be welcome in a few years too, but we still think the two-part construction of the Vs will hinder a retro.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Reebok Answer V<\/h2>\n image via <a title=\"Sole Collector\" href=\"http:\/\/solecollector.com\/Sneakers\/News\/KO-Classic-Reebok-Answer-V\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kicksology\/Sole Collector<\/a>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 2001<br \/>\n<strong>Worn By:<\/strong> Allen Iverson<\/p>\n<p>When ranking the top Allen Iverson signature shoes, the <strong>Reebok Answer V<\/strong> has to crack just about everybody\u2019s top five list. The model launched during the peak of his popularity and all the colorways were on point. Each of AI\u2019s recent retros have been well received, so one would think that the Vs would be next.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike Air Up 94<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1994<br \/>\n<strong>Worn By:<\/strong> Penny Hardaway, Scottie Pippen<\/p>\n<p>As stated previously, the majority of Penny Hardaway endorsed sneakers have returned. The <strong>Nike Air Up 94<\/strong> stands almost alone as the only model not to get the retro treatment. With the popularity of Penny and everyone\u2019s penchant for PEs, the Air Up 94 seems like a sure seller. Plus, a release of the Pippen PE would also provide a spark for his line.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike Air Zoom GP<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1999<br \/>\n<strong>Worn By:<\/strong> Gary Payton<\/p>\n<p>Even without official images or a launch date, the Nike Air Zoom Flight 98 \u201cThe Glove\u201d is already the most anticipated retro of the year. It only seems right that it\u2019s follow up, the <strong>Nike Air Zoom GP<\/strong>, would be next. It\u2019s unconventional closure keeps it cool and quirky like its predecessor, while the color blocking opportunities are endless on this Payton pair.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this week, we considered eight awesome basketball shoes that will likely never get the retro treatment. No need to fret, there are plenty of great hoops silos that should be set to hit stores soon. 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