{"id":427558,"date":"2015-01-16T17:01:17","date_gmt":"2015-01-16T22:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=427558"},"modified":"2019-01-03T14:21:48","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T19:21:48","slug":"favorite-first-signature-shoes-time-asnkrsdaya-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/favorite-first-signature-shoes-time-asnkrsdaya-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite First Signature Shoes of All Time – Snkrs Day Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the past few months, we’ve witnessed the births of three new signature shoe lines, so for our latest installment of\u00a0Kick Chronicles<\/em><\/a><\/strong>, we, the Snkrs Day staff, identify and detail\u00a0our favorite first signature shoes of all time.\u00a0Check out the shoes each of us selected, and share with us your\u00a0favorite first signature shoe of all time.<\/p>\n

Ian Stonebrook<\/h1>\n

Nike Air\u00a0Pippen I<\/h3>\n

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The older I get the more I like this shoe. I used to love the Pippen 1 as a kid because of the Silent Assassin commercial and just being a Pippen fan in general. Like most kids that grew up in the 90s, the Bulls were my team, but I always related more to Pippen and the Worm than MJ.<\/div>\n
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Once the black pair retroed in 2008 I picked them up right away, but I didn’t really start wearing them a lot until I moved down to Texas to work for Snkrs Day. I think these got left back in Michigan and I randomly rediscovered my love for them when I was home for Christmas. The silo is really strong. They’re wavy like the other Avar designs from that era, but slightly more mature. For casual wear, I really like the drop they have and how high they sit off the ground. They’re neutral like a Jordan because of the color palette, but way more unique. Really wanna scoop the white ones.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Twitter<\/strong>: @ianstonebrook<\/a>\/Instagram<\/strong>: ianstonebrook<\/a><\/p>\n

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George Kiel<\/h1>\n

Nike Air Zoom Generation<\/h3>\n

12 years later, the Nike Air Zoom Generation is still one of the top three Nike LeBrons in my opinion. I remember being enamored when photos first released of this shoe. I think the Zoom Generation is the best first signature shoe ever created, and I’m ready to see a re-release of this classic.<\/p>\n

Twitter<\/strong>: @geokthree<\/a>\/Instagram<\/strong>: geokthree<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gregory Williams<\/h1>\n

Air Jordan 1<\/h3>\n
Hands down, my favorite first signature shoe would have to be the Peter Moore-designed Air Jordan 1. I know that the hype for MJ\u2019s kicks is at an all-time high these days, but this silhouette was the shoe that I just had to have when I was younger. Though they came out four years before I was born, I just remember watching highlights of a young Jordan taking it to the Boston Celtics and just instantly wanting to have a pair. The sheer history associated with this model is too rich to ignore.<\/div>\n

Twitter<\/strong>: @_AlmightyGreg<\/a>\/Instagram<\/strong>: Almighty_Greg<\/a><\/p>\n

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Matt Halfhill<\/h1>\n

adidas Crazy 8<\/h3>\n
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As a Cali kid growing up and being in middle school when Kobe Bryant hit the NBA, there was something about a young kid having his own shoe that drew me in.\u00a0 At $100 it was a lot of scrap even then to convince my parents, but when you compare it to the $150 Air Jordans, the Adidas KB 8 was a much easier sell – especially when a hookup at Just For Feet could get them to me for 40% off.<\/div>\n
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Kobe Bryant was THE MAN to so many of my peers being a young guy in the league and to have his own shoe was something all of us dreamed of back then.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Twitter<\/strong>: @matthalfhill<\/a>\/Instagram<\/strong>: matthalfhill\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pierce Simpson<\/h1>\n

Nike Zoom Revis<\/h3>\n

I’m taking an unconventional route with my favorite inaugural signature model by not utilizing a basketball sneaker. Nonetheless my choice would have to be the Nike Zoom Revis 1. Releasing back in 2012, I scoured every sneaker store to find this model and for the longest time I had no luck. Luckily, I came across the model at the local Nike outlet and scored me a very vibrant “volt” pair.<\/p>\n

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With Revis’ undeniable coverage skills and being possibly the best cornerback since Deion Sanders, its fitting that Nike laced the star defensive back with his own signature. However, as rumors build that this would be the first and last Nike Zoom Revis model, I will continue to hold out hope on a sequel of, in my opinion, the greatest Nike trainer designed for a NFL player.<\/div>\n
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By the way, here’s a shameless plug: tune-in each week to view the Snkrs Day original series: Gridiron Kicks, for the latest in NFL footwear.<\/div>\n

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Twitter<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>pierceisdope<\/a>\/<\/span>Instagram<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>pierceisdope<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sid Ashford<\/h1>\n

adidas T Mac 1<\/h3>\n

Following the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest I knew Tracy McGrady was destined to be a special player. Once he signed on to play with the Orlando Magic and Grant Hill a few months later, that notion was quickly solidified. Shortly after, adidas upgraded him from the adi Mad Handle, to his own signature shoe. I immediately knew I had to have it. It turned out to be one of the best releases of the year, as well as the first signature shoe I bought that wasn’t branded with a Jumpman. It also doesn’t hurt I tallied my season high in points while wearing these either.<\/p>\n

Twitter<\/strong>: @sidashford<\/a>\/Instagram<\/strong>: sidashford<\/a><\/p>\n

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Darren Griffin<\/h1>\n

Nike Air Mission<\/h3>\n
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The Nike Air Mission is not only my favorite signature shoe, its also my favorite shoe in general. Growing up a basketball fanatic, and just a fan of football, loving this shoe was a bit odd for me. In fact, I think that’s why I was so drawn to them. Aside from being a Junior Seau fan, the shoe resonated with me famously, instantly. The nubuck was plush, the top strap was clean, the midsole was bold and aggressive. I’d been a fan of trainers like those worn by Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders, respectively, but the Air Mission was a bit of an underdog signature (if you can even call it one), and I loved that.<\/div>\n
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Then there was the Dennis Hopper commercial with Junior running in the sand. It was over for me. The Air Mission was my favorite shoe. I secured the pairs I could in 1994-95 and cleaned up last year when they retroed. They remain the only shoe in my collection in which I own multiple pairs of the same colorway. I wear them often and when I do, I feel like I’m floating. I don’t get that particular feeling with any other shoe. That’s how I knew they were No. 1.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Twitter<\/strong>: @dgriff123<\/a>\/Instagram<\/strong>:\u00a0dgriff123<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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