The Nike Air DT Max ’96 Low & Deion Sanders

The Nike Air DT Max ’96 Low & Deion Sanders

Nike & Deion Sanders have been on a roll lately when it comes to their collaborative sneaker line. They are taking a classic, the Nike Air DT Max ’96 and turning it into a low top sneaker. Learn more about the Nike Air DT Max ’96 Low before it releases at Shoe Palace on May 22.

Low

This is the first time Nike has made available a low top version of the Nike Air DT Max ’96. The shoe remains pretty true to its OG design, besides the cut. The low top version is available now, just in time for the Summer season. This much les bulkier version of the DT Max ’96 should be popular with sneaker fans.

Nike Air DT Max 96

The Nike Air DT Max 96 was famously worn by Sanders. It was a beloved sneaker when it debuted.Its white synthetic leather base was paired with black nubuck panels. The rippled like design that was created allowed the shoes to stand out. The colorways varsity maize accents on the Swooshes added an eye appealing pop of color. The mid foot strap and the football logo on tongue added to the mystique and charm of the silhouette. Its visible Max Air Unit in the heel gives it an elevated level of cushion.

Retirement

Deion would retire from football in 2000. Prime Time’s charisma was evident in abundance throughout his playing career. He would take that ability to titillate and take it to the broadcast booth, becoming an NFL analyst.

He would return to the playing field in 2004 when he joined the Baltimore Ravens. He would play two seasons in Baltimore, and he was still effective. Baltimore would prove to be the last stop in his long and successful football career. He would then return to his role as NFL analyst, where he would thrive for years.

Coach Prime

Prime Time would make an interesting career choice when he became the Head Coach of Jackson State University in 2020. In 2022, after tremendous success at Jackson State University, he would move to the University of Colorado. He has brought the program a level of notoriety that only a star of his status could. He has also caused controversy, due to Coach Prime being very much the same person as the player, Prime Time. He is still just as confident and flashy as he was on the football field and baseball diamond.

The Nike Air DT Max ’96 Low releases at Shoe Palace on May 22.