Deion Sanders Gifts His Iconic Nike Sneakers to DJ Khaled

DJ Khaled is one of the first celebrities to receive Deion Sanders' retro Nike sneakers.

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Since Deion Sanders took over the Colorado Buffaloes football program, the outspoken coach has infused an unmatched level of star power into the NCAA. An early supporter of Sanders was DJ Khaled, who was one of many celebrities who traveled to Boulder, Colorado, for a game this past college football season. 

When it comes to sneakers, we fully trust the opinion of DJ Khaled. Yesterday afternoon, the award-winning recording artist could barely contain his excitement when unboxing a pair of Deion Sanders' retro Nike sneakers.

Over the course of the past year, Sanders has reunited with Nike and begun rolling out cleats and training shoes from his iconic signature line. It appears that DJ Khaled is one of the first, if not the first, celebrities to receive a pair of the upcoming Nike Air DT Max '96. 

An overjoyed DJ Khaled kept reiterating, "This is a classic!" and thanking Sanders for the gift. Check out the Instagram video below, and we will tell you what you must know about the upcoming release.

The Nike Air DT Max '96 is expected to launch in a Buffaloes-inspired White/Black/Varsity Maize colorway in Summer 2024. However, there is no official release date or pricing available at this time.

Even better, athletes can expect to see more Sanders' retro footwear hit shelves later this year. The Nike Air DT Max '96 and Nike Diamond Turf cleats are making their triumphant return to the gridiron and diamond. 

While fans wait for Sanders' highly anticipated kicks to be released once again, they can stock up on "Coach Prime" apparel on the Nike website. Sanders reuniting with Nike has already been great for the sneaker community and football world. 

Sports fans over the age of 35 are old enough to remember Sanders' legendary playing career and exciting marketing campaigns. Still, the relaunch of his signature sneaker line allows a new generation of fans to learn about his legendary professional sports career. Stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your sneaker news from the sports footwear industry.

Watch Deion Sanders Unbox His Upcoming Retro Nike Sneakers