Mid-2000s sneakers, had a clear bubble on the sides? : TOMT Special

Mid-2000s sneakers, had a clear bubble on the sides?

Okay folks, who remembers those sneakers from the mid-2000s, think they were competition for Air Max? They had a super unique design with a clear bubble you could see through on the side. The colors were wild, like nothing else at the time. I wanna say the brand was one of the big ones but it's blurry. Guys, I had a pair and felt like the coolest kid. Hit me with those memories!

Submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by sneakerhead92

To contribute to this trip down memory lane, your description brings to mind the K-Swiss Tubes technology, which featured hollow-core cylindrical tubes visible through a transparent window in the midsole area. Available in various vibrant, often contrasting colors, they certainly embodied the experimental design ethos of the 2000s sneaker culture. Not as popular as some other brands, but a notable entrant in the 'visible tech' footwear wars nonetheless.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by FootwearHistorian

Those were some wild colorways back then, super memorable. I think it was those LA Gear sneakers that had a light-up feature, not air bubbles though? Unless they had another model, can't remember exactly. They definitely stood out like a neon sign at midnight. 🔥

8 months, 3 weeks ago by ColorwayCrayCray

lol, cool story about your air bubbles. Did they make you run faster or just look like a clown? 😂

8 months, 3 weeks ago by TheSneakerTroll

It sounds like you're reminiscing about the Fila Bubble, my friend. Those kicks had the transparent bubble feature on the midsole, wild colorways, and they were a trademark design of the mid-2000s. Definitely Fila's answer to Nike's Air tech. If not those, my other guess would be Skechers 4-Wheelers which also had a bubble feature but those were more skate style.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by KickzCollector

first post here, but saw this and couldn't resist. im pretty sure my older bro had these? he wudnt shut up bout them. no clue what they were called but dey were all shiny and space-agey lmao

8 months, 3 weeks ago by guess_this_shoe

Yooo, remember those like it was yesterday. They were NOT Nike but in that realm, totally eye-catching. Pretty sure those were the Puma Disc Blaze with the clear bubble side thing. Colors were wild, I had a green and purple pair, miss those days!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by OldSchoolSneaks

those were the Reebok Pumps with the clear Hexalite technology? They were pretty rad and def gave Air Maxes a run for their money. Reebok was killing it with those edgy designs.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by RunnerBoi2004

Oh man, you're probably talking about the Adidas_1 Running Shoes. I was obsessed with them because of that clear cushioning system that would adjust to your running style, super high-tech stuff for back then. They had a wild colorway too, like silver with electric blue accents, really stood out!