Originating in 1984 to be worn by the champions of Milanese basketball, MI Basket has etched its name in the history of diadora and Italian sports. With its retro-inspired design and the use of premium materials, this shoe stands as the flagship of the Heritage collection. A timeless classic that embodies the essence of diadora’s sneaker culture, where sports roots seamlessly intertwine with high-standard craftsmanship.
Blending basketball style with tennis-core inspiration, the MI Basket Forty Knit Italia brings a unique edge to your sneaker lineup. Crafted from full-grain leather with suede accents, it features a knit collar with a terry cloth texture reminiscent of classic tennis wristbands. Finished with a light wax coating, a signature touch for all MI Baskets, it captures an authentic ’80s vibe.
Made in Italy
The MI Basket Forty Knit Italia is assembled by hand in Italy, in the Diadora factory in Caerano di San Marco, Treviso
Basketball design, tennis inspiration
Basketball style and tennis-core inspiration join forces. The collar is made from terry-effect knit fabric reminiscent of wristbands worn by tennis players.
1984 Archive
From the first full-grain leather models from the late 70s, to the design made especially for Dino Meneghin in 1984. The MI Basket was born on the basketball court. It evolved into a Heritage sneaker with a timeless look
Premium materials
Crafted from full grain leather with suede details and a mesh collar
Light waxA typical finish of the Diadora Heritage sneakers, the wax enhances the natural colour of the leather and protects it, making it more resistant to water. The Diadora waxing process leaves imperfections that make each pair of sneakers unique
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