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Pre-owned vintage condition. Original approximately 1980 Nike Blazer high-top basketball shoes. These are roughly 46 years old and show age-related wear, discoloration, creasing, surface dirt, aging to the foam/tongue, and some cracking/separation consistent with their age. The original Nike labels, interior size/production markings, Swooshes, soles, and major components remain intact. Please review all photos carefully. Due to age, these are being sold primarily as a collector/display pair and not guaranteed wearable.Rare original vintage Nike Blazer Hi basketball shoes dating to approximately 1980.
These are not a modern Blazer retro or reproduction. They are an original early Nike production pair manufactured in the Republic of Korea.Nike Blazer Hi / Blazer High
Original vintage production
Approximate year: 1980
White leather upper with black Nike Swoosh
Men\'s size 9
Made in Republic of Korea
Interior production marking: 800709TH
Original vintage Nike Sport Shoes tongue labels
Original exposed foam tongue construction
Original rubber herringbone-style outsole
Original laces includedNike Blazer Hi / Blazer High
Original vintage production
Approximate year: 1980
White leather upper with black Nike Swoosh
Men\'s size 9
Made in Republic of Korea
Interior production marking: 800709TH
Original vintage Nike Sport Shoes tongue labels
Original exposed foam tongue construction
Original rubber herringbone-style outsole
Original laces included
The interior production stamp is very clear and reads:
SIZE 9 800709TH
Based on documented Nike production coding from this era, the 80 prefix is consistent with 1980 production, with the remaining numbers appearing to relate to the production period/batch.
These shoes have not been heavily restored or repainted. They retain their original vintage appearance and patina. They could benefit from careful professional conservation cleaning, but I have intentionally avoided aggressive cleaning, whitening, repainting, or modification in order to preserve their originality.
Considering their age, the shoes remain quite complete. Both Swooshes are intact, the soles retain visible tread, the original interior markings are readable, and both shoes are present as a matching pair.
Please understand that these are approximately 46-year-old vintage athletic shoes. Materials this old can become brittle or separate even if they currently appear stable. Because of their age, they are sold as a collectible/display item rather than guaranteed footwear for regular use.
Please examine all photographs closely for exact condition.
Sold as pictured.