Deion Sanders’ 1989 NFL Draft Day Outfit Inspired a New Version of His Nike Sneakers

There aren’t many athletes with a legacy as varied as dual-sport pro turned collegiate coach Deion Sanders. Coach Prime left his mark on the sport in numerous ways, bringing his charismatic swagger to sports — and sneakers. With the renewal of his Nike line in full swing, the brand will soon pay homage to Sanders’ style with a new spin on his first signature sneaker. Official product images of an upcoming Nike Air Diamond Turf in black and gold have surfaced. According to early reports, the pair has a “Signing Day” theme inspired by Sanders’ gold chain-swathed outfit during the 1989 NFL Draft.  Nike Air Diamond Turf ‘Signing Day’ (lateral). Credit: Nike The shoe features an all-black leather upper which is accented with gold on its branding, lateral and medial mesh paneling, lace tips and special embroidery on the heel, which reads “you gotta believe” in reference to one of Sanders’ famous sayings used to rally his college teams. This detail, coupled with the sneaker’s black-and-gold color scheme, makes it fitting for Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes as well as his late ‘80s attire. His signature appears on the insole, seemingly confirming the draft day theme.  In addition to this newly surfaced pair, Nike has plenty

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