Martin Luther King Day is swiftly approaching, therefore sneaker brands have all the more reason to create inspired tribute kicks. Featured here is the AND1 – ME8 Tribute set to release January 19th, 2009. This will also be the first signature shoe of Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis. The AND1 – ME8 Tribute will release as part of a special collector’s edition package including a metal authenticity certificate. The shoe will display a woven feature on the back of the tongue with the AND1 message brand. There will only be 1929 pairs released to honor Martin Luther King’s birth year. They will retail for $129.99
