Quick Facts
- The Nike Air More Uptempo '96 30th Anniversary gives Scottie his due 30 years after he helped make the silhouette famous, channeling Cactus Plant Flea Market collabs with a change to the large side panel AIR logo, this time replacing it with PIP for Pippen
- Starting with a black leather base, the PIP on the lateral side and AIR on the medial side switch to a tan khaki shade to match the lace loops
- The Nike Air More Uptempo ‘96 30th Anniversary will be released December 23, 2026
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The 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty was unstoppable on the court and off. On the hardwood, the Chicago squads rode Jordan’s greatness to a handful of rings, and on the streets, the Jumpman and Nike sneaker lines from Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen brought the Bulls team to homes and blacktops across the globe.
Pippen Finally Gets His Flowers
For Pippen, the Nike Air More Uptempo was the preferred choice of the Bulls' second star long before he ever had a true signature sneaker with The Swoosh. To this day, the massive AIR branding on the side of the Uptempo is synonymous with Scottie, so much so that Nike is adding his name to a 30th anniversary colorway.
The Nike Air More Uptempo '96 30th Anniversary gives Scottie his due 30 years after he helped make the silhouette famous, channeling Cactus Plant Flea Market collabs with a change to the large side panel AIR logo, this time replacing it with PIP for Pippen. Starting with a black leather base, the PIP on the lateral side and AIR on the medial side switch to a tan khaki shade to match the lace loops.
Nike Air More Uptempo ‘96 30th Anniversary Release Details
The Nike Air More Uptempo ‘96 30th Anniversary will be released December 23, 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $180. For all the latest Nike women’s sneaker news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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