In order to absorb energy and provide responsiveness, Nike has positioned two Zoom Air units under the ball of the foot in the Zoom Freak 3, as the entire setup is noticeably low to the ground, allowing Giannis to better feel the floor while attacking the basket.
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. Creative Director for Men’s Performance Footwear at Nike. “One of the hallmarks of his athleticism is transferring energy quickly from leg to leg to maneuver his body through gaps,” said Ross Klein, Sr. The tech in the Zoom Freak 3 is implemented not only to fit this style of play, but even more so enhance it. Molded grooves in the rubber outsole help the shoe flex.Giannis is best known for his physical, downhill play, and that insane Euro step that gets him to the basket with a single stride. It helps optimize ground contact for traction in multiple directions.Ĭutouts in the foam under the toe and heel help reduce overall weight. The computer-generated outsole has a pattern like a topographical map.
It helps keep your foot stable over the footbed when making quick side-to-side directional changes. It wraps over the lower laces to help reduce internal foot movement by harnessing you over the cushioning.Īn external piece of lightweight, durable TPU is built into the outer-side midsole. This allows the Zoom units to compress under the weight then expand and help return energy.Ī molded hook-and-loop strap is made from flexible, durable TPU.
The lightweight, molded midsole is hollowed out under the forefoot, where 2 Zoom Air units are positioned. The molded midfoot strap and external overlay provide side-to-side stability when he's powering to the rim, while the multidirectional traction helps him stay in control. The Zoom Freak 3 helps Giannis create space with his massive strides and misdirecting Euro-step. His ability to play any position make him difficult to guard and nearly impossible to stop. Giannis is an athlete of freakish power and incredible range.
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