Deion Sanders has had a renaissance of late in terms of popularity and cultural relevancy. Sanders has had a long and storied history with Nike. Learn about Deion’s first signature sneaker with Nike, the Nike Air Diamond Turf, by reading the below.
Air Diamond Turf
The Nike Air Diamond Turf was the ideal sneaker for Deion’s career in both football and baseball. The sneaker launched in 1993. It has a mid-cut design with a distinctive midfoot strap for stability and support. The Air cushioning technology was a major asset to Deion and his unbelievable speed.
ATL & NY
Sanders would be selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the fifth overall pick in the 1989 Draft. He also decided to pursue a career in the MLB. He signed to play for the New York Yankees in the summer of 1989. While playing with New York, Deion would sign with the Falcons. His play at cornerback and as a kick returner for Atlanta made him into a star. His career as a baseball player was not as successful. He struggled at the plate and was often criticized by the conservative baseball community for his Prime Time escapades.
Kansas City
When Prime Time was growing up in Fort Myers, Florida, the Kansas City Royals played their Spring Training games there. Sanders would cut class to hang around the ballfield. Sanders would collect home run balls, help the players, and beg for memorabilia when he could. The items he collected, he would then sell to fans in the stand. In was his early hustle. Nike honors that key moment in Sanders’ history with a special Diamond Turf 2.
Deion’s signature sneaker uses the Kansas City Royals’ colors. It has a premium textured white leather and smooth blue nubuck upper. There is blue on the forefront strap, a white swoosh in the middle, and cream accents on the midsole.
The Nike Air Diamond Turf ‘Sail & Blue Grey’ drops at Shoe Palace this June 12.
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