Newly topped NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo had a touching speech in Los Angeles final week, paying an emotional and teary tribute to his household and his late father. Nearly instantly after, he and your complete Antetokoumpo boarded a flight again to their residence nation to proceed the celebration with the launch of the Nike Zoom Freak 1 signature shoe.
Footwork is extraordinarily essential for Giannis. Certainly one of his many weapons in his offensive arsenal is his “euro step”, however his strides are a lot longer and extra highly effective than the common NBA participant. Nike needed to give attention to containment and traction extra so with Zoom Freak 1, and the answer was a system that features 4 containment bands on the forefoot, hidden below the mesh higher, and a novel traction structure that aids in these excessive actions. That is the place Nike’s design crew shines. The 4 forefoot bands symbolize every of the 4 Antetokounmpo brothers, whereas the rose petal sample on the outsole are a nod to a Greek custom of laying out flowers all around the residence after the passing of a liked one. Moreover, Giannis’ new emblem, created by Nike’s International Identification Group, is a mix of Greek and Nigerian identities.
Three colorways of the Nike Zoom Freak 1 have been revealed. The “All Bros” (orange) model will launch on June 29th. The primary in-line launch (black/white) will hit shops on July 10th, whereas a 3rd tribute to a father within the “Roses” can be out there on September seventh. Every retails for $120.
Nike Zoom Freak 1
Launch Date: June 29th, 2019 (All Bros)
Launch Date: July 10th, 2019 (Black/White)
Launch Date: September seventh, 2019 (Roses)
$120
Fashion Code: BQ5422-800 (All Bros)
Fashion Code: BQ5422-100 (Roses)
Fashion Code: BQ5422-001 (Black)
