The ME8 Empire Mid in RED is EN FUEGO!

[Shoe News – 11.8.11] - The ME8 Empire Mid in RED is EN FUEGO!

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And1 Ph’s 8th of November article features the ME8 Empire Mid and its latest colorway to be locally released. I’ve actually previously posted a write-up about the And1 ME8 Empire Mid already from Monta Ellis’ signature line (click HERE for that post), and just recently, a red/white colorway of said silhouette has now reached Philippine retail.

Retailing for Php 5995, this new colorway now features a micro-fiber/suede material that joins the mesh upper that is designed to be “breathable, lightweight, and durable”. This red pair is to be used with utmost care outdoors. Suede is a pain in the a$$ to clean in case it gets wet and muddied, and if used for ballin’ outdoors, it would most certainly likely to get scruff marks as compared to its other TPU-topped releases (white/white/silver and black/black/gold). At first, I was so hyped up to cop a pair of red Empire Mids by Christmas season..but looks like I might have to give it some more consideration because of the upper suede material.

Still, using this lightweight pair for hooping is a huge advantage on the hardwood. You can get more than ample ankle support and cushioning because of its TPU cage (read: lateral stability), and you might want to consider changing its laces to pure white to give it more of a two-toned look (not to mention breaking the monotony of a pure red shoe with a barely visible white sole). Imagine slashing thru the opposing defenses in a pair of red shoes, and exploding to the hoop for a quick deuce or stopping on a dime for a pull up jumper. Yep, just like how Monta would.

Counterkicks also dropped an article about this colorway, check it out by clicking HERE.

So far there are already three CWs of the And1 ME8 Empire Mid available locally. Start building your empire NOW.

(Monta Ellis and the And1 ME8 Empire Mid grace the cover of Kicks #14 by SLAM Magazine)