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The 10 Most Impactful Sneaker Statements Made In College Basketball

Fab Five Strikes Again With Black Shoes And Black Socks

The 10 Most Impactful Sneaker Statements Made In College Basketball

In their second year together, the Fab Five was on a mission. They had tasted victory, but came up short in the championship game the year prior. A year older, a year better, and a year edgier caused the young men to rock the all black Nike Air Force Max during the 1992-93 season. An extra menacing element was added when they decided on black socks, as well. The move was criticized by basketball purists, but loved by ball players across the globe. The team made it back to the National Championship game that season, and cemented their imprint on basketball that will last forever.?Michael Jordan?and the Chicago Bulls even wore black shoes and black socks as they made their way through the 1996 NBA Playoffs.
The 10 Most Impactful Sneaker Statements Made In College Basketball