![]() The lateral side of the Nike Zoom Freak 2. Nike Basketball and Giannis Antetokounmpo will release his second signature shoe during 2020, which comes after the successful launch of the Nike Zoom Freak 1. A multicolored iteration of the shoe is available via for $120 in sizes ranging from men’s 3.5 up to a men’s 18. Prior to the release of the Zoom Freak 3, fans of Antetokounmpo’s signature line can pick up his Nike Zoom Freak 2 shoe now. The Nike Zoom Freak 3 “Freak.” Courtesy of Nike The Nike Zoom Freak 3 will be released in the black and purple “Project 34” iteration and the orange “Freak” colorway at select Nike Basketball retailers globally this Thursday and will release at in North America in August. Equipped with Zoom Air Technology, they also boast lightweight construction, web lacing on the forefoot for a lockdown fit, a large reverse Swoosh accent, translucent panels on the outsole. He also works all different angles of his foot as he’s driving to the basket, so we wanted to contour the design to fit the way he transitions from step to step.” The Nike Zoom Freak 2 is Giannis Antetokounmpo's second signature sneaker. “Giannis works his foot like a gas and brake. Following the ‘Black/White’ pair will release on August 7th, the ‘Bamo’ iteration drops on September 18th, while the ‘White Cement’ pair releases on October 1st. They do provide better all-round packages, but when you look at support alone, I think the Zoom Freak 2 edges them out and that’s high praise.“One of the hallmarks of his athleticism is transferring energy quickly from leg to leg to maneuver his body through gaps,” said Ross Klein, the Senior Creative Director for Men’s Performance Footwear at Nike. The Nike Zoom Freak 2 will first release in the ‘Naija’ colorway on July 25th. Shoes like the Nike Kobe 8 (or 9), or the Puma Clyde All-Pro are both in the same class, but I struggle to say they’re better. Going from 100 to 0 and back to 100 has never been easier. I honestly struggle to think of a shoe that holds you in place better. Like I just mentioned, this shoe was built from the ground up to compliment the euro-step, which means the lateral support is other worldly. The Nike Zoom Freak 2 Play for the Future draws inspiration from Nike Basketball’s commitment to uplifting a new generation of stars a vision shared by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who used to split one pair of basketball between himself and his brothers. After this, the Zoom Freak 2 and Zoom Freak 3 hit the market. I would just recommend taking that money and buying a different shoe, one that fits wider to begin with. In June 2019, he introduced his first trademark shoe, the Zoom Freak 1. If you go up that extra size to fit the width, you start having too much space in the toe/heel and then you start losing the lockdown the shoe is trying to give you. The shoe was built to be king of the euro-step, quick stops and side-to-side movement. Reason being, you’re basically paying the CAD$165 (AUD$170) for the lateral support, and nothing else. You could go up half a size if you’re determined to buy this shoe, but I honestly wouldn’t recommend it if you’re paying full price. The reason is lateral stability, which this shoe has in spades, but it will be a tough job for wide-footers to get in. The width is decent in the toe box, a comfortable amount of space, but incredibly narrow in the mid-foot. To the point that the laces were almost too short to tie up. That being said, I would not recommend a translucent outsole for outdoor play such as the “Black Panther” colourway (Nike calls it Dusty Amethyst, but COME ON, it’s Black Panther all the way!).įor me, the Zoom Freak 2 fit better than almost anything. For months on end it kept doing its thing, when other Nike offerings tend to last hours, weeks at best. My pair of the “Naija” colourway came complete with a solid black rubber outsole, and it held up beautifully outdoors. Nike has ignored outdoor play as of late, and the durability across the entire line can only be described as abysmal. Dusty courts may require a wipe every now and then, but even in the dustiest setting they held up for me. Every quick stop, change of direction and spin move comes with a confidence only provided by footwear that grips perfectly every time, allowing you the benefit of not having to think about it. No matter what you’re doing, the bite is consistent. All of these shoes have a real nice grip in their own right, so perhaps the Freak 2 would as well! The reigning MVP became Nike Basketball’s first European born and. The nubs reminded me of the Nike Kyrie Low 2 and the Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 while the circular pattern took me back to the Air Force 1 and Jordan 1. Nike has officially revealed Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s second signature sneaker, the Zoom Freak 2. Although, flipping over the Zoom Freak 2, I was pleasantly surprised!Īn updated traction pattern in the forefoot gave me some hope. ![]() ![]() The “Rose” pattern was pretty, but gave you nothing on a dirty court. When it comes to traction, I had very little hope, given how useless the Zoom Freak 1 was. ![]()
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