That pairs with a unique sneaker shape, marked by a wide forefoot and heel, to increase overall stability and power generation. An interior bootie with a padded heel lock system is installed to ensure stability and safety further.
That’s all housed within a low-top silhouette with a sculpted, seamless design. It’s so minimalist, there aren’t even any visible laces. Even the instep vents are cleverly blended into the shoe’s curtain-like sidewalls.
More than footwear
While Nike has always been a sportswear brand, this shoe demonstrates its commitment to basketball, one of the sports that helped raise Nike to legitimacy and keep the sneaker brand in the game. In fact, it was debuted by Nike NIL athlete AJ Dybantsa and rapper Wale during the NBA All-Star Weekend.
But picking the right venue to show off this innovation is a number of steps down the line. The shoe started long before its debut, with the input of athletes — girls, boys, women and men — serving to help shape it.