When people bring up Scottie Pippen, most remember the power and speed of the six time NBA champion. Many recall his significant role in the ’92 & ’96 tour on the world’s stage, stacked with a roster of legends. Others start with his place in the list of greatest players of all-time. With his imprint on the game, all sneaker lovers remember the shoe that challenged the normalcy of silhouettes by incorporating a design as bold and daring as the player himself. Twenty years later, the Nike Air More Uptempo is back, with its iconic design and patriotic colorway.

Before the opening of the NIKE x KITH shop, KITH Founder Ronnie Fieg sat down with Scottie Pippen to reflect on his Olympic memories, the design of the Air More Uptempo, and the overall legacy of the sneaker today.