Nike Air Diamond Turf "Signing Day" sneakers: First look, design details, and more explained

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Nike and American football coach, Deion Sanders, are collaborating again, for the release of the Nike Air Diamond Turf "Signing Day" sneakers. The shoes are inspired by Sanders' outfit on Draft Day in 1989.

Sanders was selected as the fifth overall by the Atlanta Falcons during Draft Day in 1989. He played for the team from 1989 to 1993.

The black and white jacket Sanders wore on Draft Day 1989, as well as the gold chains, has inspired the Nike Air Diamond Turf "Signing Day" colorway.

Keep reading to know more about the Nike Air Diamond Turf "Signing Day" sneakers.


Nike Air Diamond Turf "Signing Day" sneakers: History-inspired colorway

The release of the Nike Air Diamond Turf "Signing Day" sneakers is expected to happen in Spring 2025. The return of the Air Diamond Turf collection with a new silhouette has got the sneakerheads buzzing with excitement.

The sneakers are iconic and at the same time are a tribute to Sander's career progression in NFL history. The significance of the shoes makes them a prized collector's item, and worth all the anticipation.

Images of the Nike Air Diamond Turf "Signing Day" sneakers have dropped online. According to reports, the shoes have an all-black premium leather and gold colorway.

The upper part of the sneaker is a combination of black leather with mesh on the mid-foot so you can catch a glimpse of the hues of gold underneath. The shoe has a lace-up closure, as well as a strap that features a gold swoosh on top.

Except for the gold swoosh, mesh, and the logo on the tongue, the pair is fully black, with midsole and outsole black rubber. The heel features Sanders' motto, "You gotta believe," in gold lettering.

According to a few sources, the Nike Air Diamond Turf "Signing Day" sneakers will retail for $160. The drop will be released on the Nike SNKRS website and select retailers around the US.

These sneakers would be a hit for those with a minimal style but a bold edge.


Who is Deion Sanders?

American football coach Deion Sanders, whose full name is Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr., spent 14 seasons as a player in the NFL. He currently serves as the head coach of Colorado Buffaloes.

Deion Sanders was also known as "Prime Time" and "Neon Deion" at his peak as an NFL player. He has been referred to as "Coach Prime" since he started his coaching career.

Sanders has played for several teams over the course of 14 seasons in the NFL, including the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and the Baltimore Ravens. He won two championships while playing in the NFL — Super Bowl XXIX and Super Bowl XXX.

In addition to his stellar playing career, Deion Sanders has been successful as a coach, too. he helped his teams to win in the SWAC East and Southwestern Atheltic Conference (SWAC) in 2021 and 2022.

Throughout his career, Sanders has won numerous accolades. These honors include the Eddie Robinson Award in 2021, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1994.


2025 is only a few days away, and the Nike Air Diamond Turf "Signing Day" sneakers are set to be launched in Spring. Although the exact date and time for the release remains unknown, keep checking our website to know the latest updates on the Nike Air Diamond Turf “Signing Day” sneakers. There are speculations that the shoes will retail for $160.

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Edited by Vinayak Chakravorty