Vintage Nike 1998 Vis Zoom Uptempo 13 12.5 Retro New Never Been Worn, Impossible to find Collector Nike Shoe Start Price USD 199.00 Current Price USD 199.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 499.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Location Yakima, Washington See more about 'Vintage Nike 1998 Vis Zoom Uptempo 13 12.5 Retro New ' Description You are bidding on a Pair of Men's Nike Zoom Vis Uptempo Sneakers in size 12.5.  (I wear a 13 and these are the size to buy if you are a standard 13). These sneakers have never been worn, except to try on in in the Store back in 98'.  These are NOT a Nike Reproduction and are the Original NIKE Sneakers realeased back in 1998. Retail back in 1998 was $130 US.   The sneakers are in New Condition and have been boxed up over the past Decade.  (Original Box not included) These Retro shoes are sought after by many collectors, and here is a link to a Fan's review of this Vintage Sneaker.  Red on Black color is Exceptionally Desirable and by far the best color scheme that was ever released for this sneaker.Here is a Chance to own a Piece of Basketball History.Contact me with any Questions.Happy Bidding Smoke Free HomeCheck my Feedback 100%PAYPAL ONLY !!!!!!!!!! http://undsed.blogspot.com/2007/07/we-shocked-world.htmlThis shoe was released in 1998 and was part of Nike's Alpha Project line which was distinguished by it's signature 5 dots(see figure3).It features a full length Lycra/spandex dynamic fit sleeve,"monkey paw"anti inversion support,visible zoom air heel and forefoot units and a carbon fiber shank plate.Alpha Project incorporated many of Nike's top technologies and pushed the boundaries of shoe design and technology.figure1In figure1 you can see the beautiful profile of the shoe as well as the vis zoom air pockets and the dynamic fit sleeve.The shoe comes off as an excellent performance shoe.Even though it was released in late 1999/early 1998 it holds up very well to it's modern counterparts. The heel and forefoot zoom air pockets provide excellent cushioning and responsiveness.The full length Lycra/spandex dynamic fit sleeve provides a seamless fit as well as excellent support and breathability during play.The monkey paw anti-inversion provides added support and helps prevent excessive inward rolls.figure2In figure2 the carbon fiber shank is visible and provides excellent mid foot support.The herringbone pattern provides excellent traction on most surfaces.I did have minor traction issues playing on dusty tile(but then again who wouldn't).The cut of the shoe is a little bit on the wide side but nevertheless with the dynamic fit sleeve it still provides an excellent fit with minimal slippage.figure3the 5 Alpha Project dots run down the heel of the shoeThe heel counter provides excellent support and when coupled with the "monkey paw" provides excellent support.The phylon wings add extra support for the lateral side of the shoe during high activity play.Overall the Vis Zoom Uptempo was one of many excellent basketball shoes to come out of the 1990's.The zoom air units provide excellent cushioning while offering excellent support.The shoe did have some durability issues with the paint chipping off of the phylon wings but is purely a cosmetic issue.At the time the $130 price tag was fairly steep for a shoe that didn't have "Jordan" on it.I picked this shoe to be my my first review because of the shoe's history in my life.It was worn by one of my favorite players Khalid El-Amin in the NCAA national title game in 1999 and yelled "WE SHOCKED THE WORLD!" after beating the top ranked Duke Blue Devils.I know I'm gonna hear it from JR and some other people but oh well might as well get the sentimental ones out of the way first. Place a Bid!