Nike and Social Status Are Bringing Back the the Mac Attack

Leaked images have signaled a return for the the Nike Mac Attack, the tennis shoe first release in 1984 and favored by John McEnroe. Now, thanks to an assist from the always-plugged PJ Tucker, we know that Social Status will help usher in the return of the mid-top sneaker.

The 76ers forward shared an image of three versions of the Mac Attack featuring tear-away uppers. Tonal mixes of white mark the suede and canvas uppers for all three, with options for black, blue, or green accenting. Tucker apparently took matters into his own hands by taking cutting off some of the top layers himself.

Underneath the denim blue Swoosh, collar, and counter is a lighter baby blue. The satin green panels then give way to orange, while the black and white pair swaps the respective colors. On the heel of all three, the transformation also reveals Social Status’ logo in place of Nike’s

No release details have been confirmed for either the Social Status collab or the in-house revival of the Mac Attack. Download the DROPS by SoleSavy app to stay informed on Nike’s latest archival revival.