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For those who don't know: A "takedown model" is a knock off version of of an athletes signature shoe produced by the same brand, usually made with less technology and priced substantially lower.
For all I know Nike is still releasing some great takedown models for their current lineups, but I myself don't keep up with many new Nike releases.
Back in the day I remember many takedown models that were just as desirable as their respective signature.
Here are two that immediately come to my mind.
Nike Son of Glove - Sig. Model:Nike Zoom Flight '98 - Sig. Athlete: Gary Payton
I swear this is THE shoe that turned me into a sneaker addict. These shoes constantly elude me, every time I find a pair they are the wrong size, or more commonly they are beat to death. Not to mention those sellers who try to back out of a deal after they agree
. Sometimes I feel like Im "chasing the dragon" so to speak and every shoe in my stash is only supplement for that pair of SOGs I never got as a kid. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE I played basketball with in grade school had these... except me
. I didnt even have an interest in the 98's, I wanted the SOGs. I liked the fact that there were so many colors to choose from especially the gradient versions
. I never got those damn shoes, but I did start cutting grass the next summer and from that point on I could buy whatever I wanted.
Son of Glove
Zoom Flight '98
Nike Beleive Flight - Sig. Model: Nike Air Zoom GP - Sig Athlete: Gary Payton
This was an example of an awesome TD. Leather used on these was just as good as the GPs. I also liked the Velcro closure because it weighed less and felt less bulky, but the lack of monkey paw made these feel much flimsier. IMO these were an amazing all purpose shoe, I would love to see these re-release so I could wear them daily. I thought these were better then the GP for outdoor ball because the out-sole was much more durable. The flimsy upper and ultra soft sock liner made these one of the comfortable "chillin shoes" ever.
Believe Flight
Zoom GP
What TD models do you remember?
What TD models did you own ?
Would you buy them again ?
Were you mad because your parents wouldn't buy you the sig model ?
Lets share some stories here.
For all I know Nike is still releasing some great takedown models for their current lineups, but I myself don't keep up with many new Nike releases.
Back in the day I remember many takedown models that were just as desirable as their respective signature.
Here are two that immediately come to my mind.
Nike Son of Glove - Sig. Model:Nike Zoom Flight '98 - Sig. Athlete: Gary Payton
I swear this is THE shoe that turned me into a sneaker addict. These shoes constantly elude me, every time I find a pair they are the wrong size, or more commonly they are beat to death. Not to mention those sellers who try to back out of a deal after they agree
Son of Glove
Zoom Flight '98
Nike Beleive Flight - Sig. Model: Nike Air Zoom GP - Sig Athlete: Gary Payton
This was an example of an awesome TD. Leather used on these was just as good as the GPs. I also liked the Velcro closure because it weighed less and felt less bulky, but the lack of monkey paw made these feel much flimsier. IMO these were an amazing all purpose shoe, I would love to see these re-release so I could wear them daily. I thought these were better then the GP for outdoor ball because the out-sole was much more durable. The flimsy upper and ultra soft sock liner made these one of the comfortable "chillin shoes" ever.
Believe Flight
Zoom GP
What TD models do you remember?
What TD models did you own ?
Would you buy them again ?
Were you mad because your parents wouldn't buy you the sig model ?