Monta's AND1 Player Edition shoe

by back2back51s on Mar 18, 2008 8:57 AM PDT Comment 16 comments

Finally.

This guy has been on the AND1 roster for 2 seasons, in which the only other recognizable player is a toss up between Rafer "Skip to my Lou" Alston & Carlos Arroyo. Monta is definitely big time compared to those two as of the 2007-2008 season, most def. Bernard Robinson doesn't even have a page filled out yet.

http://www.and1.com/athletes_nba.php

Also former warrior Speedy Claxton is on that list, but nowadays our boy Monta is the Speedy Warrior.

Two online shops with the shoe:

http://www.and1usa.com/NEW/footwear/smooth3.html

http://www.shoemall.com/catalog/product.jsp?style=619587SM&categoryId=564&subCategoryId=1705 &N=4294967278+24+4294965834

At $80 it won't hurt the wallet too much, but with AND1 seemingly more underground than ever, you can't really try on before you buy. For $80 it also doesn't look extremely cheap considering the $90 and up basketball shoes get the better tech or looks.

At $80 it still has AND1's version of the Nike Air(bubble) called Low 2 Ground. I've heard you need to break this one in a little more than Nike Air, but its still light years away from most smaller than OG (original-release-of that shoe), brick hard "Nike Retro" air bubbles.

The traction pattern looks okay, not great. Not much heel to toe pushoff/gradient for anyone to emulate Monta's speed as best they can - since the shoe is more of a flat sole. No idea on weight either since these sites don't list it like Eastbay or Footlocker, but for Monta, lets hope this is a lightweight shoe for quick cuts and leaking out for fast break speed.

Monta has worn the high end AND1 stuff this whole season, this I heard was considered his playoff shoe. It has the Warriors home team colors plus his #8 on the toe cap lip area there.

Props on this Monta article collection from last week, nice job:

http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/story/2008/2/27/11733/1727

At $80 it isn't bad to own a player edition of a GS Warrior. Hell, I don't even remember the last Player Edition-signature shoe of a Warrior. Jamison? Spreewell? I have Baron's 2003-ish "Reebok Boom Dizzle" but it wasn't made in real Warriors colors, sadly. He wore the white and blue ones with The City throwbacks though.

So any takers?

Poll

Would you buy this Monta shoe?

Yes

32 votes

Nope

10 votes

Only if it was cheaper

20 votes

Come up with a hotter design for Monta AND1 !!

42 votes

104 votes | Poll has closed

This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!

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Where does it say that it's Monta's signature shoe?

by Golden Boy on Mar 18, 2008 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They're not advertising it as Monta's shoe yet

But this is the Monta Ellis colorway of this shoe.

Who's else can it be with Golden Gate Orange/White/Navy Blue and the #8?!

The AND1 site seems to be a little behind with webserver maintenance updates and advertising, but I suppose it should pick up and they might have some TV spots/commercials in time for the playoffs.

by back2back51s on Mar 18, 2008 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Another pic (possible sample

and subject to change in the final version),
perhaps without that snake-skin/pool water looking pattern on the blue:

"And1 Smooth Mid-Monta Ellis Editions."

Source is NikeTalk:
http://niketalk.yuku.com/topic/3093/t/AND-1-Discussion-New-Releases-2007-Samples-pg-17.html?page=33

3 places I got pics from and none of them seem to have the same lighting and look slightly different.
Man, I wish I could see these in a shoe store in one of these Bay Area malls, but I don't think anyone carries much of AND1 anymore.

by back2back51s on Mar 18, 2008 9:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah i dunno

its too bad hes on And 1...although its def good for the company..if it werent monta i probably wouldnt even know they were still in business.
if i find myself in the market for some new bball shoes imma cop those tough...its the only warrior player's shoe for a long ass time

by 3Kings650 on Mar 18, 2008 10:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I apologize

I didn't see the #8 on the shoe.

by Golden Boy on Mar 18, 2008 11:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No worries,

it wasn't as noticeable or prominent until I linked that pic after your reply with a close up view.

by back2back51s on Mar 18, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

80 bucks?

for AND 1 shoes? hail nahs

by djchuckdeez on Mar 18, 2008 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Monta wears the ones that cost $100

in games now.
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That Onslaught linked to in the AND1shop below and one other I don't know the name of off the top of my head which looks similar.

I read news in NikeTalk (same thread there) that says they have cut down the high prices/high tech in AND1 for next seasons shoes.

They're going to go the Magic Johnson route or slightly above with the $65-75 range.

by back2back51s on Mar 18, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want the ones he is wearing right now!

And 1 ONSLAUGHT MID

in gsw colors tho

http://www.and1usa.com/NEW/footwear/onslaught.html

I live in Sac and was happy to see the new adidas swingman jersey org Monta Ellis jersey.

Tonight I get to see the Warriors Vs Kings! Yes!

by Raydio5 on Mar 18, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i

like it, they kind of look like old jordan lows. if this had a jordan symbol i bet some people would buy them just like those 23's i know those have good technology but come on thats the most basic looking shoe ive seen especially for a jordan! but yeah they need to give monta a shoe with more tech than he would be hella hella fast. ill get these shoes when they go to ross, just like how i get all my basketball shoes to hoop with. i love that place where else can you get $150+ shoes for 30 bucks!

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Mar 18, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i thought

and 1 got bought out buy another company?

whatever the case is, i hope monta brings them back. i honestly think he deserves a better shoe deal like adidas, nike, jordan brand, or reebok. but hey, a deal is a deal.

"If somebody come in your gym and score 72 points, you goin' to stop playin too." - Friend on Monta Ellis' 72 point highschool game

by SAV IT OUT on Mar 18, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Reebok

offered monta a deal when he was a rookie, but his agent agreed to the and1 deal beforehand.

He never stopped running!!!

by J2daZ on Mar 18, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

not excited

but then I'm not a teenager anymore

And1 has appeared to be on the brink of extinction for a couple years now....if Monta's play ever diminishes I am blaming the shoes and sueing And1

Dammit Dampier!

by attatt on Mar 18, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

eh

Monta's my boy, but i'm not really feeling those.

I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Mar 18, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And 1

And 1 makes comfortable basketball shoes but most of their designs aren't that appealing. This shoes for instance would probably look better without the huge "AND 1" on the side but that's just my opinion.