Loud and abrasive with a capital A I R. But then again you have to be ready to make a statement when you come into life on the feet of Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen. This iteration of the Air More Uptempo ’96 features a tonal upper of synthetic leather and brushed suede. The Uptempo’s signature graffiti-style lettering adorns the laterals while a translucent jewel Swoosh is embedded in the heel. The upper then rests on a chunky, dual-tone midsole which houses a full-length Air unit for all-day comfort.