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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With its expansive toebox, minimalist upper and righteously placed heel collar, the ’07 Nike Zoom BB proved to be a legendary canvas for special make-ups. (I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the colorists in Beaverton!) From a personal standpoint, one of my favorites from the line was the away scheme crafted up for Anfernee Hardaway of the Miami Heat. Sure, he might’ve been the oldest guy on the court, but he came correct with this BB that’s highlighted by a lucid patent red toebox, yellow stitching reinforcements, and his “1 Cent” logo along the heel. The model is finished off with a lavish black leather upper and white/red Swoosh. Somewhere I hear Lil’ Penny calling! Via abt of ISS.

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Ahhh yes, the good ol’ days. Before Darius Miles was chronically injured, his off court conduct scrutinized by media much like Palin’s wardrobe, Quentin Richardson and the aforementioned Miles were the young guns of the League.

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