Remembering the footwear worn by Team USA on the road to gold.

Hyperdunk Supreme 'Black Mamba'

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/hyperdunk-supreme-black-mamba-333373-142">Hyperdunk Supreme 'Black Mamba</a>' (2008)
Seeking redemption after finishing short of a Gold Medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics, the 2008 Redeem Team needed new leadership and new gear. Enter Kobe Bryant and the <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/hyperdunk">Nike Hyperdunk</a>. Designed by Eric Avar, the performance model brought Flywire support and Lunarlon cushioning to the world of hoops, introduced on a global stage.
While Spain, Lithuania and Puerto Rico all received their own team colorways, it was the Black Mamba who scored his own exclusive colorway. Dressed in American hues and a snakeskin fabrication, the patriotic pair embodied the spirit of the star shooting guard who led Team USA back to gold through defense and intensity.

Air Jordan 7 Retro OC 'Miro Olympic'

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-7-retro-oc-miro-olympic-323213-161">Air Jordan 7 Retro OC 'Miro Olympic'</a> (2008)
Although the design of the <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/air-jordan-7">Air Jordan 7</a> was inspired by Afropop, its history is defined by gold. Michael Jordan famously wore the Tinker Hatfield-created silhouette at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where he led the Dream Team to gold, besting Venezuela with a staggering 47-point differential.
Ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Jordan Brand referenced this remarkable moment in time, outfitting the silhouette in a palette inspired by the work of legendary Spanish artist Joan Miró.

Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Olympic' 2012

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-6-retro-olympic-2012-384664-130">Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Olympic'</a> (2000/2012)
By the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Michael Jordan was past his playing prime. Fittingly, the Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Olympic' offered the opportunity for fresh Jordan Brand talent to carry the Team USA torch, outfitting Ray Allen and Vin Baker in a throwback model, featuring an appropriately patriotic palette.
After over a decade in the vault, the Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Olympic' released in 2012 ahead of the Summer Games in London, recalling Allen’s glory days with a clean combination of red, white, navy and icy blue.&nbsp;

Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Olympic' 2012

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-7-retro-olympic-2012-release-304775-135">Air Jordan 7 Retro 'Olympic'</a> (1992/2012)
After an unlikely upset in 1988, USA Basketball was set on revising its roster by allowing NBA professionals to play. The most-wanted man? Michael Jordan, the star shooting guard who led Team USA as an amateur to golden glory in 1984.&nbsp;
Putting on an international hoops clinic, His Airness led the Dream Team back to the top at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Spain. His signature Air Jordan 7 arrived in patriotic tones with a nod to his Olympics jersey number. The colorway returned in 2012 to celebrate its 20-year anniversary.

Flyknit Trainer+ 'Volt Black'

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/flyknit-trainer-532984-700">Flyknit Trainer+ 'Volt Black'</a> (2012)
Making a statement on the Olympic medal podium, Nike seized the camera-worthy opportunity in 2012 by dressing its most-decorated athletes in unforgettable silhouettes and colorways. The Nike Flyknit Trainer+ 'Volt Black' in particular became an undeniable statement for the likes of Serena Williams, Kevin Durant and Michael Phelps. Even today, these neon sneakers are synonymous with Olympic excellence.

LeBron 10+ Sport Pack 'Gold Medal'

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/lebron-10-sport-pack-gold-medal-542244-100">LeBron 10+ Sport Pack 'Gold Medal'</a> (2012)
When it comes to athletes, few are bigger, faster or stronger than LeBron James. Nike nodded to the larger-than-life player’s persona in the 2012 London Olympic Games by outfitting his signature <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/lebron-10">Nike LeBron 10</a> with Sport Pack technology. The 'Gold Medal' makeup graced James’ feet as he led Team USA to yet another championship win.&nbsp;

Air Force 180 'Olympic' 2016

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-force-180-olympic-2016-310095-100-16">Air Force 180 'Olympic'</a> (1992/2016)&nbsp;
Charles Barkley led the Dream Team in points per game and offensive rebounds—captivating the world with his attitude and athleticism at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. On his feet, the Nike Air Force 180 'Olympic' outfitted the Round Mound of Rebound as he destroyed the international opposition. Gold detailing on the midsole, forefoot strap and tongue spoke to just how loud his game was and what he was coming to take home. In 2016, the Barcelona Barkleys returned in retro form, nearly 25 years after their debut.

 Air Max BW 'Olympic'

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-max-bw-olympic-8109523-064">Air Max BW 'Olympic'</a> (1996/2016)
The Nike Air Max BW, also known as the Air Max Big Window, had a short seeding list when it landed in Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Pairs were set aside for Michael Johnson, Penny Hardaway, Lisa Leslie and other American torchbearers linked with the Swoosh.
Thanks to a 2016 retro, fans merely had to race to the store to score this timeless Team USA take. Clean, classic and graced with gold, the BW is perhaps most iconic in this patriotic colorway.

Air More Uptempo 'Olympic' 2020

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-more-uptempo-olympic-2020-414962-104-20">Air More Uptempo 'Olympic'</a> (1996/2020)
Scottie Pippen had every reason to stay home in the summer of 1996. Coming off a historic 72-10 season and winning his fourth NBA title, the Chicago Bulls’ swingman already had a Gold Medal from 1992 and a future seat reserved in the Hall of Fame.
Rather than take the time off, he returned to Team USA to lead the country to another first-place finish. His storied <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/air-more-uptempo">Nike Air More Uptempo</a> took on an unapologetically American colorway, bolstered in status by Pippen leading the United States to an undefeated 8-0 record. The retro release from 2020 recalls the story for a new generation, celebrating the athlete—and the shoe—that did it all during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Glide FlyEase Premium 'Blue Void'

<a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/glide-flyease-premium-blue-void-dj9816-400">Nike Glide FlyEase Premium 'Blue Void'</a> (2021)
The Nike Glide FlyEase Premium provides accessibility for athletes of all abilities with a fit that's inclusive—literally and figuratively. Taking care of the one world that unites us all, the Nike Grind sole makes use of recycled rubber, providing a sustainable spring to the steps taken by the best of the best. The proof? 'Blue Void' was worn by Olympians at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games as they took the podium to receive their medals.

<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-6-retro-olympic-2024-ct8529-164">Air Jordan 6 Retro ‘Olympic’ (2024)</a></h3>
 
The 2024 release of the <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/air-jordan-6">Air Jordan 6</a> Retro 'Olympic' revives a patriotic colorway first introduced in 2000 for the Sydney Summer Olympics and worn by the likes of Team USA’s Ray Allen and Vin Baker (<a href="https://www.goat.com/collections/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> had already retired by this point).&nbsp;
The tumbled <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/upper-material/leather">leather</a> upper pairs a dark navy foundation with contrasting white overlays. Hits of crimson arrive via the Jumpman motifs on the lace guard and back heel. Signature flourishes are present in the form of a molded two-hole tongue, lace locks and a spoiler-like pull tab.

<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-more-uptempo-olympic-2024-fq8182-100">Air More Uptempo ‘Olympic’ (2024)</a></h3>
 
Scottie Pippen played a crucial role at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, leading the U.S. basketball team to a Gold Medal. He did so wearing the <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/air-more-uptempo">Nike Air More Uptempo</a> ‘Olympic,’ an already eye-catching style made more noticeable in a two-tone navy and white colorway.&nbsp;
Maintaining the original’s maximalist DNA, subtle touches include a back tab displaying Pippen’s Olympic jersey number in gilded embroidery and gold-tinged Air cushioning.&nbsp;

Air More Uptempo '96 'Olympic' 2024

Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Olympic' 2024

12 Olympic Sneakers Immortalized on the World’s Stage

An understated color palette first seen on the AJ7 makes its way to the silhouette MJ won his first NBA title in.

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