Just two months into the new decade, Nike has already revealed some of its most innovative projects to date, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. And while platforms such as React and Flyease demonstrate the he brand's commitment to the future, a recent series of Air Max and Basketball retros suggests Nike isn't forgetting its past, with the latest rumor adding the original Air More Uptempo for the holiday season. Although the 96 silhouette has been re-released more frequently than other Nike Basketball models, the bold sneaker hasn't received its first " Black/White " colorway since April 2016.

Since then, the Scottie Pippen-endorsed sneaker has seen iridescent purple, a Chinese New Year-inspired red/gold, and even a collaborative trio with Supreme, among other outfits. However, Uptempo's best release is undoubtedly its first. There's nothing inherently special about the sneaker's mostly " Black " layout, especially when compared to the '90s landscape, but the simple coloring allowed the signature " AIR " to stand out. impose itself. Underlined in “White” and covering both sides, the oversized characters were inspired by the graffiti and Pop Art of their time. And when complemented by a handful of differently sized Swoosh logos and chunky midsoles, the "AIR" branding is just part of the bold recipe that made the Air More Uptempo a classic.