What is the first thing you need when your team designs new uniforms? New kicks to match! That is exactly what Monta Ellis is getting this upcoming season with the Warriors. The And 1 ME8 Sovereign Mid will be worn with the new retro like uniforms by the Warriors star Guard.

A synthetic leather upper along with a breathable mesh tongue can be seen clearly from these images. What is most interesting is the TPU side panel in a smooth wave pattern.

Retail information has not been made public as of now; we will keep you updated with more info as it comes.

What do you think… is And 1 back in the game?

Via And1

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!

The ME8 is distinguished by a podular outsole and suction cup-esque traction pattern that provides admirable coverage on any number of surfaces. Underfoot, the shoe incorporates a dual-density, high rebound insole and L2G Gel heel unit. The black leather/black patent/California yellow color scheme will match GSU’s away uniforms perfectly when they hit the road later this season. Images via NT member DatzNasty