Nike LeBron 17 "Uptempo" Dropping Soon: Best Look Yet

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Scottie Pippen's OG Nike Air More Uptempo is the inspiration for this shoe.

When the Nike Air More Uptempo first came out back in the 90s, fans were a bit skeptical. The bulky aesthetics and large bubble letters on the side were pretty bizarre at the time but for some reason, it just worked. Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls is still linked to this sneaker to this day and despite the bulkiness, OG sneakerheads love them. The first colorway of the shoe was covered in red leather with white and black accents as a way to match the Bulls' jerseys. This OG offering is considered a classic and now, it is being transplanted onto the Nike LeBron 17.

We have already posted some teasers of the Nike LeBron 17 "Uptempo" but thanks to recent posts from Instagram user @gc911, we now have an in-depth look at the full scope of the colorway. As you can see, there is red knitposite all throughout the upper while black in interspersed on the back heel and tongue. The lining of the cuff and tongue are both white which is a shade that also appears on the midsole. On the inside of the shoe, there is even a tab that says "Uptempo."

Release details are scarce on these although it is believed they will be dropping sometime in May. Stay tuned for details as we will be sure to bring them to you.

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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.