Jerry Lorenzo first announced his Fear of God Athletics partnership with adidas in December 2020. Three years later, the fruits of this laborious process finally came to life through the debut of the Fear of God Athletics collection in December 2023. Now nearly a year removed from the initial capsule, we’ve seen multiple models launch in various colors that align with Lorenzo’s aesthetic, including the headlining Fear of God Athletics Basketball I. Jerry himself has admitted that the partnership didn’t live up to the expectations of launching a true performance basketball model with the original model, but that looks to change with the sophomore variant, the Basketball II.
In-hand images of this Night Brown colorway from Shane Ward, senior design director at Fear of God Athletics, come just a month after Lorenzo showcased early samples of this new model and after Fear of God’s Overtime Elite team has been wearing pairs in games. Fear of God’s elevated design language shines through the organic shape, simple paneling, and smooth appearance. The upper has a mesh base reinforced with a premium suede overlay along the toe, eyestays, and edge of the upper and midsole. Three Stripes branding allows the mesh to peek through the upper, taking inspiration from the adidas Sobakov for its design. An inner neoprene bootie provides a snug and comfortable fit, while the cushioning setup features full-length Lightstrike foam. Final details include the Fear of God branding on the molded rubber midsole, adidas branding on a bubble window on the heel tab, and the generative rubber outsole with a TPU shank for spring and propulsion.
The adidas Fear of God Athletics Basketball II Night Brown will release in December 2024, likely alongside a full FOG Athletics capsule, through Fear of God, adidas, and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price has yet to be announced. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
adidas Fear of God Athletics Basketball II Night Brown
Images via Shane Ward
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