Patrick Johnson 
The Cleveland Cavaliers might’ve been steamrolled by the rival Warriors last night, but we can always chalk that up to the llaissez faire attitude of regular season LeBron when compared to his playoff efforts. It’s not as bad if you’re a Virginia Cavaliers fan though, as the school continues its college basketball renaissance with a 13-3 record that currently is good enough for a 16th overall ranking. This Nike Sock Dart “Max Orange/Midnight Navy” colorway is the perfect match for the ACC squad’s faithful as Nike Sportswear continues to show off new details atop the 2004 retro running model.
The Sock Dart was well ahead of its time when it first debuted as the knit-like upper was a precursor to the woven Flyknit craze that would debut years later. The midfoot strap still looks futuristic even by today’s standards, especially when it ditches the transparent aesthetic for an added color pop, seen here in Max Orange. Even the outsole unit featured a foreshadowing of the natural motion found in Free models. Virginia continues to roll going into matchups against Notre Dame and no.1 ranked Villanova, so grab this Cavaliers-themed pair while supplies last to show your loyalty. Available now in Nike UK and coming soon to Nike.com and other retailers in the US.
Nike Sock Dart
$140
Color: Max Orange/Midnight Navy-White
Style Code: 819686-402
