PE Spotlight: Steve Blake’s AND1 Tai Chi

words & images_Nick DePaula

While it may be a colorway slightly more associated with another player, Steve Blake of the Portland Trail Blazers was recently given this player exclusive version of the AND1 Tai Chi in white/ varsity red/ metallic silver, similar to the shoe’s original and most well-loved colorway.

The shoe features a full-grain leather upper along the lateral side of the shoe, medial suede in deep red and of course the more breathable mesh tongue and liner. You’ll also notice the debut of his very own personal logo, inspired by graphics seen throughout MMA circles, as he spent his summer training with UFC fighter Nate Quarry to prepare for the NBA season. This player exclusive Tai Chi will not be releasing and was made in size 13 for Steve.

Tags: and1, and1 basketball, pe spotlight, player exclusive, steve blake, tai chi

3 Responses to “PE Spotlight: Steve Blake’s AND1 Tai Chi”

1. Mars says:

   December 4, 2009 at 10:33 am

   Should try reversing the colours to Red/White and let it grow as a Blake colourway.

   Red base, white secondary, red midsole, red outsole with white hits. Maybe even take it to the Low to individualize it even more.

   Still a nice shoe and great to see its return. Still have to play in my OG white/navy Lows.

   Reply
2. Nene33 says:

   December 4, 2009 at 5:07 pm

   Great colorway, and the little SB2 logo is a great touch.

   Reply
3. fdawg says:

   December 5, 2009 at 7:39 pm

   great job… it looks clean; these joints will pop on the court… props to whoever made blake’s logo, nike should take a page outta and1 and check out how to make their player’s logos…

   Reply