One of, if not THE, biggest reasons the And 1 Tai Chi Mid made such a huge impact on the entire basketball world at the turn of the century was Vince Carter. His monster performance at the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest left many in awe and searching frantically for SOME clue as to how someone could have put on that impressive and dominant of a performance. Naturally, many looked to the sneakers he wore for that clue: a pair of white/red And 1 Tai Chi Mids. Almost a decade later, the And 1 Tai Chi Mid is set for an official return.

On Thursday November 12, 2009, the And 1 Tai Chid Mid will once again go on sale- this time in a black/white/silver colorway. That’s right, the yin/yang-inspired shoe that does an exemplary job of fusing style and performance is back. This time around, the shoe will release initally as a FootLocker exclusive. Many people might want to get their hands on these just for collecting’s sake. Others will definitely be suiting up in these come basketball season. Either way, how many of you will be copping a pair from FootLocker? Let us know what you think about the shoe and the news after the jump- where you can also check out more pix of this upcoming re-release.

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The AND1 Tai Chi, a basketball sneaker most known for its various colorways and unique materials, will be making a comeback later this year. The Tai Chi re-issue will consist of a couple colorways, including this pair will hosts a black leather upper accented by a suede toe box, white inner lining, a gum out-sole, a metallic blue arch, and a white mid-sole. Overall, this pair yields a clean and fresh colorway that is definitely worth checking out as the release date nears. The AND1 Tai Chi Retro will drop in October ‘09 for a retail price of $70.

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Back before AND1 fell off, the Le Habra, California-based brand built quite the rapport with both NBA players and NCAA teams. Nearly 25% of the athletes in the League were sporting the “Player logo” and teams like the Wyoming Cowboys and Pacific Tigers were outfitted in the brand’s footwear and apparel. The Tigers were hit off with an exclusive pair of the ‘05-06 Devastate Mid in white/black/team orange with a Harmonix heel unit and Pac’s “Tiger” logo stitched on the medial side below the ankle. If anyone has a pair of Wyoming Cowboys AND1 Mystiques in a size 12-14, hit me off in a reply, we need to do business! Devastates courtesy of eBay seller Noleyjoesmom.

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Golden State’s Monta Ellis is chilling on injured reserve until January, the victim of a chaotic self-induced moped incident. To add insult to his injury, Ellis lied to Warriors officials about cuts and abrasions on his leg maintaining that he’d sustained the bumps and bruises in a workout. The team suspended him thirty games without pay. But hey, at least the lightning-quick guard has his first signature shoe, the AND1 ME8, releasing in early ‘09!

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With Harmonix Air embedded in the heel, the AND1 2Chi was the brand’s 2004-05 reinvention of the classically half-toned Tai Chi. The Deux Chi was offered up in leather/suede accents, leather/patent accents and full-patent variations. NBA guard David Wesley was running with the New Orleans Hornets upon the model’s release, and was hit off with this beautifully gaudy aqua/purple.yellow version of the shoe. “BHJ” and Wesley’s jersey “4″ are inscribed upon the shoe. Man, I need these! Via NT member WW055

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Inspired by the Chinese principles Yin and Yang, the AND1 Tai Chi has received acclaim from ballers around the world for understated, all-around aesthetics and tenacious on-court attributes. Featuring a dual-toned upper comprised of buttery smooth leather and luxurious suede, the Tai Chi has been sported by AND1 sponsored athletes quite frequently since the model initially dropped in 2000. Portland Trailblazers point guard Steve Blake rolls with the brand, and was hit off lovely with a pair of black/red Chi’s with “SB2” engraved on the heel. Via Digital Jordan of Niketalk.

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