The NIKE AIR RAID URBAN JUNGLE GYM is back once again, marking the return of a legendary b-ball design from the swoosh’s archives.
First released in 1992, the Air Raid was Nike’s first proper outdoor basketball design, brimming with masterful elements courtesy of its creator, Tinker Hatfield. Undoubtedly an unusual design, the Raid’s influence on subsequent basketball releases is undeniable: look at any number of popular high-top basketball shoes today and you might just see some of the Raid’s DNA hiding within. The X-shaped strap system offers extra midfoot support and gives the shoe a tough, street-ready appearance. The Raid was first labelled the Nike Jaq before eventually settling with its well-known name. A series of commercials featuring Spike Lee and Tim Hardaway helped launch the shoe, etching themselves into the minds of all Nike fans as some of the best Nike commercials ever aired.
The NIKE AIR RAID URBAN JUNGLE GYM is due to release on SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER: in the meantime, click the banner below to check the latest releases at NIKE ahead of the drop.
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