I'm sorry to tell you this. Although I'm a big fan, the shoes look awful. They look like they've been dipped in a sewer.

This is really the urban look almost straight country

Nate - few things... I'm not sure if this will post but if you read this, please take heed to what I'm saying.

1. you are a good player, i've been watching since you were at "U DUB"
2. the shoe is atrocious looking as are the knicks.
3. does coach thomas believe in defense? it certainly doesn't seem so.

seriously since the 90's, when the knicks were in the playoffs every year (and if not for a guy named jordan would've won a few titles), were exciting to watch and played with great hustle and d. guys like charles oakley, john starks, derek harper, etc. represented the city well. i implore you guys to play with some more heart and let nyc embrace the knicks b/c i'll tell you once you guys perform at the level you're capable of, you'll have the WHOLE city behind your back!

ugly

wow they look hot,i know your thinking the same thing.........lol. nah i think the brown makes it ugly, you should have it changed to black

First I think Nate is a great athlete and representative for the little man (6'0 & Under) but I think they should give you a more vibrant shoe this one looks (excuse my realness this is not personal) like a timberland boot, loose the cow hide brown.

Nate,
Yo man, call me old school but the AF1's look much better with the removabvle strap. Lose the fixed strap and you can give the same shoe multiple looks. The colors are right Knicks Blue and True but lose the fixed strap.
A Knicks fan looking out.

I think it should have UW colors, Nate!

In all seriousness, congratulations on your own shoe. That's awesome. Not so sure about the Knick colors, though. Doesn't mix too well with the brown leather look (which I like, btw).

When you were playing football as a freshman did you ever think you'd have your own basketball shoe?

Nate, come on man that shoe is horrible! You have got to get them to change the crap brown body. Jordan, Barkley, hell even Lebron would tell them to redesign it. Don't settle for crap, you're to good.

those shoes are hot!

Shoes are hot, man. Is that a gum sole on the bottom? If so then count me in and tell me where to scoop these.

Congrats, you're having a great start of what looks like a great career. Keep it up! The shoe is not too great I've always been a fan of the air window(idea)also shoe looks heavy, being a fellow balla I would keep it light and tight around ankles. Go white-blue-w orange trim thats hot!

Yo, Nate. I go to college in New York and go to MSG whenever the Knicks play and a big reason why I go is because of you. You're the man! Your shoes are awesome! I love them. Don't let anyone downplay your shoes, or for that matter, the Knicks. The team is awesome, and your shoes are very cool, a well. Good luck, Nate!

yo nate, i'm a big fan from the bay area. i'm from san jose, but my niece goes to James Logan (ur old high school.) in Union City. anyway i like the shoes, but i think they would look alot cooler if all the brown parts were white, or black. i don't see the brown looking good with ANY of the jerseys you guys wear.

POTENTIAL is what comes to mind when I see those shoes on your feet.
Lets got Knicks!

yeye i like em! but that brown is whack eww change it 2 white! that wud make em look tons beta, luv air force 1s tho cant get much beta shoe

Yo my man!!!
I dont think their are any real sneaker heads that commented on the shoe. First off BIGUP! Its a great accomplishment to have your own shoe, especially being that you are fairly new to the league. The brown colorway absolutley SICK! (IN A GOOD WAY) very creative. They will look hot with an away Knicks jersey. Think outside of the box people. There will be more colorways to come. Im sure. And for the guy who commented on the strap.. They are similiar to the penny hardaways which was an excellent bball shoe, light and comfy with just enough support. Keep doing ya thing man. Those are nice shoes that can be rocked on and off the court. I dont think they should get comfy comparing them to af1s cus lets face it that shoe is an impeckable classic. one love brutha. and remember whats the world without haters/constructive critics.. Nates new shoes "give me 2 pur"

I think you're great Nate! I wasn't a big fan of sports but my is a huge fan of the knicks. And now I am too but only because I love to see you play. You're the only reason why I watch! On the other hand the shoes aren't so great! The brown is ugly!but either way congratulations! Keep up the great work!

Hey Nate
Loved that put back dunk the other night love watching you play since U Dub days as a small baller myself i like to see the little guys suceed. I have been followin basketball for years And though the other tiny guys were fun to watch You have set your self apart Tiny Archibald never went up and slam in someones faces You are awseome

I'm Sorry Nate,but those are fugly

i have 20 different af1's but these are straight nasty. anyways, i love your style of play on the court. good luck on the season nate.

Hey Nate! Congratulations on the shoes! If I were still playing, I'd get a pair. I hope you guys can start stepping your game up. At least you're ahead of Boston...

Boys, a signature athletic shoe is not supposed to be a cookie cutter look for everyone. There is a whole subculture of 'shoe dogs' (athletic footwear collectors) that will love this shoe. A signature athletic shoe is designed to highlight trends in technology/color and textures, push the envelope in design, create talk/hype amongst consumers and capture the style of the athlete. The only thing that surprises me is that the first time the designer met Nate was at the product launch party. He should have met him and figured out what he was all about before designing a shoe for him. So if Nate doesn't like the brown, he should demand a change! (Yes, all this coming from a girl) And Nate, you rock!

nate u need 2 get right up on the ball as soon as it is inbounded like fly paper thats were u can stop the flow of there offense game plan watch some mugsy bogg clips he was very strong n every one hated handling against him we need that speed of yours
besides all of that u r playing good ball continue the good work its all starts with the d full speed ahead n8 also lets get brandon roy