Fila ’96 (Grant Hill 2) Retro – Release Info
If you are a 90s kid you either had this sneaker, wanted this sneaker, or had a friend with this sneaker. Period. Even though it seems hard to imagine for those of you young ones there was a time when Fila was a very serious force in the kick game and it basically started with this shoe right here.
Grant Hill holding a pair of his own Retro kicks should get people pumped because Hill and his kicks were a hot topic in the mid-90′s. The Fila Grant Hill II (now labeled the Fila ’96) were all the rage “back in the day” and were one of the first shoes I remember REALLY making an off-court presence, at least at my middle school, more kids had them because Tupac famously wore them on cover art then because they played basketball. It is without a doubt a modern classic and a super addition to anyones collection.
The release date is now confirmed to be March 21st on FILA.com and FILA retailers, check out a pic of Hill with kicks after the break. Who else rocked these in the mid 90s? Are you getting a fresh pair?
***UPDATE*** Fila has announced these will retail for $90! Now there is no excuse, great retro, great price!
Any word of the price on these?
Are you going to performance test these?
Now this is old school sweeeeetness! These we’re always fresh. Maybe its an optical illusion but what the hell size does Grant Hill wear? Jeez
Damn it! I might have to pick these up now. I’m guessing like $120?
Hey guys I just posted an update about the price, and its good news!
Yo, I had these in 96, blue with white trim… but I grew out of them fairly quick. I actually picked a retro pair up 2 years ago, black/blue and some gray. I played basketball in them last week and they had great traction, however here is not much cushioning though.
Grant Hill drinks Sprite?