Fans of the line’s first model will be happy to see that the reverse Swoosh branding is returning to Antetokounmpo’s third shoe, but instead of it being on the midsole, it now resides by the collar. Newly leaked images from show what’s believed to be the Nike Zoom Freak 3 as seen with the branding stamped on the footbed. 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.It was around this time last year that leaks of the Nike Zoom Freak 2 began surfacing on the net, and it looks like the reigning two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s next signature shoe may follow a similar timeline. 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.” “Giannis works his foot like a gas and brake. “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 shoe’s standout design in the midsole, which features two Zoom Air units at the forefoot providing energy absorption and on-court responsiveness. The Swoosh stated that the design of the former two-time NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year’s latest signature shoe is “built for creating space through radical downhill angles.” The silhouette supports his dominant style of play with a low-cut engineered upper that’s combined with a midfoot strap to ensure that his center of gravity won’t shift over the footbed.

The sportswear giant unveiled the release info for the Nike Zoom Freak 3 today, with the latest shoe’s first two makeups dropping this week.

Not only does Giannis Antetokounmpo only need two more wins before clinching his first NBA Finals appearance, but he will likely be playing those games in his next Nike signature sneaker. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission.

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