{"id":332389,"date":"2013-09-17T23:48:09","date_gmt":"2013-09-18T04:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=332389"},"modified":"2018-05-15T05:37:02","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T09:37:02","slug":"13-classic-lifestyle-sneakers-started-basketball-staples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/13-classic-lifestyle-sneakers-started-basketball-staples\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Classic Lifestyle Sneakers That Started as Basketball Staples"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sneakers intended for on-court wear have come a long way. The technology incorporated in shoes that were produced decades ago do not compare to the components that makeup today’s shoes, yet, that does not take away from the classic and iconic appeal of the shoes that ignited the world of performance basketball. Check out 13 Classic Lifestyle Sneakers That Started as Basketball Staples<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 1<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1985<\/p>\n

David Stern kind of got his wish after all. The Air Jordan 1 went from being banned every time Michael Jordan laced them up on court to being relatively non-existent in the League today. There are rare occasions when we see MJ’s first signature worn on court (see DeMar DeRozan), but the Air Jordan 1 is most commonly worn as a lifestyle sneaker now.<\/p>\n

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adidas Superstar<\/h3>\n\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1969<\/p>\n

The adidas Superstar made the transition from court wear to lifestyle long before any other silhouette made for basketball. This shoe will forever be linked to rap group Run-D.M.C. – who took the stage in this iconic shoe 30 years ago – but reach back further in time and you’ll find out that this shoe was first spotted on the court. The first low-top basketball shoe to feature an all-leather upper caught the attention of NBA greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jerry West in the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n

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Nike Terminator<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1985<\/p>\n

Even though Patrick Ewing and the Georgetown Hoyas will forever be closely tied to the Nike Dynasty, it was through the Nike Terminator that the storied basketball program received special treatment. During Patrick Ewing’s senior year in 1985, Georgetown took to the court in special player exclusive versions of the Terminator that featured “HOYAS” on the heel instead of the commonly found “NIKE” on the back. Some 30 years later, the Terminator’s presence as a whole is not as constant, with the shoe now absent from the hardwood.<\/p>\n

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Converse Pro Leather<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1976
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The Pro Leather was an undeniable combination of fashion and simplicity when it first appeared on court. The same can be said about Julius “Dr. J” Erving’s graceful style of play. Even though it’s not technologically advanced enough to compete with performance shoe of today, it still lives on in colorway after colorway.<\/p>\n

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Nike Air Force 1<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1982<\/p>\n

The Nike Air Force 1 was a performance-ready monster when it originally released in 1982. Nike struck gold when they incorporated air sole technology, which was defined by the simple concept of the”poured polyurethane midsole.” Worn on court by Moses Malone, Jamaal Wilkes and later Rasheed Wallace, the shoe translated from an on-court shoe to one of, if not the most casually worn Nike ever created.<\/p>\n

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Converse Chuck Taylor<\/h3>\n

Originally Designed<\/strong>: 1917<\/p>\n

The Converse All-Star comes in as the oldest sneaker on our list. During the 1960s, the Chuck Taylor\u00a0was worn by ninety percent of professional, including Bill Russell and Jerry West, plus college basketball players. Since then, it has become one of the most versatile sneakers on the market, having appeared in premium leather, suede, canvas, with zippers, with velcro and with many other textures and features.<\/p>\n

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Nike Blazer<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1973<\/p>\n

This high-top Nike silhouette that featured an enlarged Swoosh on the side ignited the sport of basketball for the storied brand. Worn by the likes of George Gervin, David Thompson and others, the Nike Blazer was the beginning of an unending era. Today, the Blazer is often worn casually and has taken on many styles, including velcro straps, floral print and synthetic snakeskin print.<\/p>\n

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PUMA Clyde<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1973<\/p>\n

Much like the adidas Superstar, the PUMA Clyde’s progression from the court to the streets happened long ago. Worn by Clyde Frazier, this shoe was a big hit in the early ’70s and has since been a go-to sneaker for hip-hop artists, actors, skaters and the casual sneaker wearer.<\/p>\n

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Nike Big Nike<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1985<\/p>\n

Fittingly worn by the late Manute Bol, the Big Nike featured one of Nike’s boldest branding moves – at the time – with its “NIKE” printed on the heel. Much like its aforementioned apparent inspirations, the Big Nike is no longer a big presence on court with NBA jerseys. You’d have a better chance at seeing this archaic shoe on the feet of a Jersey Shore housemate.<\/p>\n

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Nike Dunk<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1986<\/p>\n

Ah, the original college kicks on court. Nike launched a impactful and memorable “Be True To Your School” campaign for the introduction of the Nike Dunk in 1986. Similar to the Nike Terminator’s construction, the Dunk was created in almost every color for every college basketball team. Since then, its colorways have drawn inspiration from any and everything, and the Dunk has become the staple shoe of the skateboarding culture. Go figure.<\/p>\n

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Reebok Pump Omni Lite<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1991<\/p>\n

One of the most recognizable shoes ever created, the Reebok Pump Omni Lite had its “coming-out” party in the 1991 NBA Slam Dunk contest thanks to Dee Brown. Its most recent retro return, which took place earlier this summer, proved that, nowadays, inflating the pump mostly happens on the streets rather than the court.<\/p>\n

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Nike Bruin<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1972<\/p>\n

Part of the auto clave production system, the low-top Nike Bruin showed its face at the beginning of the post-Chuck Taylor movement in 1972. The low-cut silhouette made appearances of the feet of basketball players in both the NBA and ABA, but now, you can see the shoe that was created by being baked in the oven worn casually.<\/p>\n

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adidas Pro Model<\/h3>\n

Original Release<\/strong>: 1960<\/p>\n

From Mr. “Throw It Down Big Man” to Big Sean, the adidas Pro Model has evolved from a popular on-court shoe to a highly fashionable, versatile silhouette than can be worn with pretty much anything. The ’60s saw a number of players, including Bill Walton, wearing these, but now they are the subject of collaborations between the Three Stripes brand and hip-hop superstars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sneakers intended for on-court wear have come a long way. The technology incorporated in shoes that were produced decades ago do not compare to the components that makeup today’s shoes, yet, that does not take away from the classic and iconic appeal of the shoes that ignited the world of performance basketball. Check out 13 Classic Lifestyle Sneakers That Started as Basketball Staples.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":149,"featured_media":332922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[618],"tags":[1225537],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n13 Classic Lifestyle Sneakers That Started as Basketball Staples | Snkrs Day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Where to buy 13 Classic Lifestyle Sneakers That Started as Basketball Staples shoes. 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