Nike Basketball has officially unveiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s second signature shoe, the Zoom Freak 2.
As his game continues to evolve, so does his signature sneakers this model is fine-tuned for the reigning NBA MVP has a unique skill set. To help make his moves more effective on the court, like one his most dangerous moves the Eurostep.
“What Giannis does in space is directly connected to his body proportions,” Ross Klein, Senior Creative Director for Nike Basketball, said in a press release. “What’s different about his movements is that he’s causing so much pressure when he hits those steps, like the Eurostep, that we need to help propel him and contain him further near the toe.”
The Swoosh branding has been reverted to its traditional state featured on a textile mesh upper that allows the shoe to flex as needed. Siting atop a lightweight foam midsole is a Zoom Air cushioning unit in the forefoot for explosiveness while a shank plate and the decoupled outsole provides stability. Additional details include his “GA” logo on the heel counter as well as both his parent’s name etched onto the midsole.
The green colorway dubbed “Naija” are set to be the debut for the Zoom Freak 2 starting July 25 on Nike.com and at select retailers at $130, while the other will be $120. After that, the “Black/White” pair on August 7th, “Bamo” colorway on September 18th, and the “White Cement” edition on October 1st.
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