Former NBA player and current Guandong Southern Tigers center Yi Jianlian has helped craft the latest rendition of the Nike Zoom G.T. Jump. The high-performance basketball shoe, which has been favored by Nikola Jokic, is now set to debut in a fiery new colorway in honor of Jianlian.
This “Forged In Fire” colorway pays homage to Jianlian's career and embodies his fiery play style. The sneaker features a white and silver metallic treatment across most of the upper, contrasting with vibrant red accents that adorn the midfoot/collar, Flywire support, and double-stacked Zoom Air unit. The Cushlon midsole sports a gradient design, transitioning from an orange to the same blazing red. Back on the heel, the text "06/28/2007 - NYC" and "Forged In Fire" are a nod to the day he was trafted and his tenacious spirit on the court. Jianlian's logos grace the upper tongue and lace dubrae, while the numbers 11 and 9, his jersey numbers in the NBA, appear at the lateral toe on each sneaker. Rounding out the design is the black outsole.
The Nike Zoom G.T. Jump Forged in Fire will release in this year through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $180. Keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
Nike Zoom G.T. Jump Forged In Fire
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