Earlier this week, Giannis Antetokounmpo was awarded 2019 NBA MVP honors following his most stellar season thus far for the Milwaukee Bucks. In celebration of the accomplishment, Nike has lastly supplied the long-awaited reveal for the Greek Freak’s first signature mannequin, the Air Zoom Freak 1.
“I believed we had been going to speak with 5 folks about what I like in a shoe,” he famous then. “It was a lot deeper than that. I used to be shocked by how many individuals are concerned—the dimensions of the staff and the extent of enter they need from me on the product and what I need to signify,” mentioned Antetokounmpo in an official press launch.
The Zoom Freak 1 is designed to cater completely to the 6’11” ahead’s distinctive sport with parts like a multidirectional traction sample for fast cuts, rubber clip extending from the outsole by the midsole for lateral assist, and double-stacked Zoom Air models within the heel for cushioning. The general design takes cues from the 24-year previous’s favourite signature line, the Kobe collection.
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“Since I used to be little, I’ve been sporting Kobe sneakers,” he says. “The match, really feel and performance has all the time been comfy for me.”
Numerous logos have additionally been created for Antetokounmpo’s signature line that mesh his household’s Greek and Nigerian heritage together with a particular font, and a “34” graphic impressed by the Greek flag that’s featured on the heel of the shoe. Historic Greek Fret patterns closely influenced the design staff for the major brand featured on the Air Zoom Freak 1’s tongue, an interlocking “G” and “A” that should symbolize his journey, energy, and robust connection to his household.
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This sentiment additionally comes by in particular colorways, like the intense orange “All Bros” coloration scheme that represents his relationship together with his brothers. Different choices embrace a simplistic black and white pair with inexperienced accents to match his Bucks uniforms, in addition to a clear white, gold, and purple choice. A signature line of attire will accompany the sneakers as effectively that riffs off a few of the identical beliefs.
“To be sincere with you, I by no means dreamed of getting a signature shoe. Rising up, the aim was making the NBA, taking part in laborious, and serving to your staff win. This can be a bonus,” mentioned Antetokounmpo.
Search for the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 to reach at nike.com and different choose retailers beginning on Saturday, June 29 for $120.
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Nike Air Zoom Freak 1
Colour: Black/Black-White-Lucid Inexperienced
Type #: BQ5422-001
Value: $120
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Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 “All Bros”
Colour: Complete Orange/Midnight Navy-White
Type #: BQ5422-800
Value: $120
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Nike Air Zoom Freak 1
Type #: BQ5422-100
Value: $120
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