

Flywire was then implemented under the shell for support. The upper featured an eye-catching nod to the Mamba in the form of TPU scales. With reliable Zoom Air cushioning, this model was the definition of a game changer.Ĭontinuing the roll of groundbreaking Kobe sigs, the Zoom Kobe VI was yet another Eric Avar creation. The nearly seamless upper is built with three different layers, allowing for breathable mesh cutouts and added durability on the outer skin. Worn by players like Kevin Durant as a member of the 2010 USA Basketball team, the Zoom Hyperfuse was the precursor for the construction technology which would become a Nike hallmark in the following years. With a classic gradient-style upper and bold branding that let everyone know exactly what kind of cushioning you were walking on, this is one of a handful of models that embodied the Zoom Air breakthrough. Worn by Penny Hardaway during the 1996 Olympic Games, this classic model was retroed in 2007 in original colorways. Sound familiar? The '90s model was suited for a speedy guard like Payton, and should make for a capable performance sneaker when it returns later this year. The Zoom Flight 98 featured a full shroud with a zipper for lockdown. Set to return this fall, the Zoom Flight 98 was Gary Payton's signature model and also known as "The Glove." Its nickname was not only a reference to Payton, but the construction of the upper. The removable insole was a great bonus for players who wanted to swap the loaded Zoom Air cushioning into less-comfortable models. But the real star feature of the LeBron IV was hidden inside, in the form of massive Zoom Air insoles.

The wavy shell concealed an inner bootie which was constructed of breathable mesh, while a large carbon fiber shank provided support.
LeBron's fourth signature model with the Swoosh utilized a durable Foamposite-based upper which was perfect for King James' aggressive style of play.
