I know Kyrie is deep into history, and obviously a very intelligent man, and I think the story resonated with him, says Point. Working with Kyrie is one of the rare instances of us working with three parties simultaneously. The Zoom Soldier was all about the overt straps over the midsole and on the heel. Perhaps the lone visual deviation in the line, the Soldier II was created for LeBron to wear in Beijing during the summer of 2008. The upper was slightly stripped down without the straps, while its construction focused on durability features like a reinforced lateral rand. We not only wanted to prepare LeBron for that summer, but we wanted players who watched him to be able to play on outdoor courts and not rip through their shoes, says Petrie.
A belief in the value of diverse representation has long been a cornerstone of Nike and its Be True collection, not only through the product, but also through engagement with the community - and especially in Nike's partnership with national and local organizations who are at the front lines of advocacy for the LGBTQIA community. One such group, the Human Rights Campaign HRC, brings a legacy that's more than four decades long. But legacy can still be youthful in spirit. It Off White x Nike originally released in 1998, boasting a Ferrari influenced design that served as an homage to Michael Jordan's love for motorsports. The collection of four shoes, releasing throughout the Holiday season, allows her to examine James from different angles, exploring his lasting influence throughout sport and culture. Last season's opening-week footwear indulged in the league's generous colorway rules and brought wildly creative designs to the floor, as seen in the Nike By You custom designs led by nine rookies and sophomores.
They appealed to beasts and hypebeasts alike. Of course, first and foremost they had to perform on-court - and they sure did. The Jordan Brand Design team really did their thing, says Satou Sabally, forward for the Dallas Wings. Toe boxes, profile swooshes and panels at the heel opt for the titular Mystic Navy tone that resembles the aforementioned blue color at quick glance. As is the case with the Jordan 1 Low's OG variant, NIKE AIR branding on the top of the tongue also favors the rich navy hue that contrasts the bulk of the Black makeup found throughout the shoe's top-half. Underfoot, the sole Off-White x Nike Dunk unit also nods to its Royal-accented predecessor as White midsoles are accompanied by Mystic Navy tread.
Unlike the Dunk Low that led the way many months back, the AJ1 Mid includes far more white. The minimalist shoe has unique details, including the Spanish letter , which is given center stage on the All Star ankle patch. This year's Nike BeTrue and Converse Pride Collection look multidimensionally at LGBTQIA representation and interprets those perspectives through timeless silhouettes and color applications. A big part of Jordan Brand's Spring 2022 line-up, the Air Jordan 4 has already been revealed in a number of upcoming colorways, the most notable of which being the Infrared Nike Off White landing later this May. For a closer look at the Air Jordan 8 Taxi, see the official images below. And whereas these are OG colorways, the Concord is much less familiar, though it does borrow design cues from beloved classics.