Throwback Thursday - UNLV BTTYS Dunks ‘99
| March Madness is about to begin and with UNLV playing their first game in the Mountain West Conference Tournament tonight, I found it fitting to pull out a pair of the FIRST time the Be True To Your School Dunks were brought back.
This pair came back in 1999 very close to the originals, but updated with more padding around the ankles and a softer sock liner. In 2005, Nike SB made their go with the BTTYS Dunks and added Zoom Air cushioning and even more padding to the ankle and tongue; however, for true Dunk enthusiasts, suede color panels, a mesh toe, and oval laces was anything but “Being True.” The most recent round of Be True Dunks are the closest to the originals from ‘85, but the worn look has been hard for many to stomach. The Nike Dunk was good to the Runnin’ Rebels of UNLV for the 1985-86 season as they won both regular season and tournament titles in the Big West Conference before making it to the Sweet 16. Tune in next week for something even more special - especially if you are a Dunk fan. |
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Nike Dunk High UNLV “BTTYS” 1999
Nike Dunk High UNLV “BTTYS” 1999
Nike Dunk High UNLV “BTTYS” 1999
Nike Dunk High UNLV “BTTYS” 1999
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i would really roc thoes
Comment by D truth — March 13, 2008 @ 6:36 pm
Nice choice for this week’s throwback. I bet the leather on those Dunks is a heck of a lot better than what they put on today’s models.
Comment by sneakFREAK — March 13, 2008 @ 6:51 pm
^
The leather is quite a bit thicker and softer too. This is part of the reason that I buy older kicks. I know that they are harder to find in your size or for the right price, but the quality makes up for it all.
GOOOO REBELS!
Comment by Nice Kicks — March 13, 2008 @ 6:53 pm
Damn, these need a re-release, definetly feeling ‘em
Comment by Dillon Giroux — March 13, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
Why don’t you do a feature on THE SNEAKER PROJECT 2008, that goin down in DETROIT???
It’s a shame Michigan gets no love…
Comment by csiwalk — March 13, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
My fav colorway of the BTTYS series. I wish I had the ’99s but I’ll settle for my SB version
Comment by Flatsole — March 13, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
those r clean
Comment by greenmaker24 — March 13, 2008 @ 8:17 pm
This is what they should bring back! No scuffs no yellow soles just brand new out the box.
Comment by solesaved — March 13, 2008 @ 8:40 pm
its hard to believe these are DS…they look brand new..NICE
Comment by flyasthesky — March 14, 2008 @ 12:04 am
UNLV Runnin Rebels with Larry Johnson, Stacey Augmon (sp?), Greg Anthony, and more. They were so, so good. Wow, I really liked that team. Too bad “Plastic Man” threw that final game for a loss to Duke. Money does really talk.
J.R. Rider was spectacular playing for UNLV, too, although that was later.
Those shoes just bring sweet memories. Wished I would’ve copped them back when they released. A+ pick!
Comment by TechNutt — March 14, 2008 @ 2:26 am
RRREEEEEBBBBBEEEEEELLLLLSSSSS!!! Man it was a close game against TCU today, probably the greatest game I’ve ever seen at the Thomas and Mack Center!!
Comment by grizz8884 — March 14, 2008 @ 4:50 am
A very close game. These are real nice.
Comment by lcsupa — March 14, 2008 @ 5:14 am
THESE ARE SO SICK. MUST HAVE. BRING ‘EM OUT BRING ‘EM OUT
Comment by SUMMER — March 14, 2008 @ 8:18 am
Man I wish I still had mines!! I have the SB’s now but those 99 pair were fire!!!
Comment by wooshd305 — March 14, 2008 @ 10:00 am
I have this exact pair. I brought them form 19.99 in 2003 at a Footlocker in Petersburg VA. The great thing about them is that I only wore them once. As a matter of fact I purchased a bunch of Dunks from that store between 2000-03. All were for 19.99 including a pair of Dunks that were black and grey like a Raiders jersey. I was wondering when you guys would mention the 1999 reissues.
Comment by J.King — March 14, 2008 @ 11:31 am
i just won a pair of these on ebay they might be a little big if any ones a sz8 holla at me at sneakfreek182@aol.com
Comment by sneakfreek182 — March 14, 2008 @ 10:59 pm
i just won a pair of these on ebay they might be 2 big tho so if any ones a sz 8 holla at me at sneakfreek182@aol.com there the 99 retros also
Comment by sneakfreek182 — March 14, 2008 @ 11:03 pm
looks like UNLV took care of business against Utah last night. Hopefully they can take care of BYU!
I swear if they win the Mountain West Tourney, they better send Matt some tix for giving the “Luck of the Dunk” haha
Comment by sneakFREAK — March 15, 2008 @ 10:52 am
Those are so tight
Comment by J-roc — March 15, 2008 @ 12:54 pm
LOVE THIS KICKS ,BESIDES DEY ROCKIN MY FAVORITE COLORS!!!!I JUST HAVE 2 GET DEM
Comment by IROCKDOPEKICKS — March 20, 2008 @ 7:40 pm