Up top, you will find an engineered upper as well as a forefoot strap that ensures the foot remains contained no matter the movement. 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. This new drop is available at and select retailers for $120 USD or $160CAD.Giannis is best known for his physical, downhill play, and that insane Euro step that gets him to the basket with a single stride. “The Nike team has done a great job bringing my ideas to life, and I think they’ve created something for every Nike, UNO and basketball fan in this collection.” “I want every product to be genuine and authentic, and playing UNO with my brothers is a big part of our lives,” Antetokounmpo explained. UNO has been the game of choice for the Antetokounmpo brothers, including in the NBA Bubble where they played then ESPN anchor Rachel Nichols, so the collaboration was a perfect fit. The game includes special “Force a Turnover” rule card where a player can steal a discard or “force a turnover”. As a part of the partnership, Mattel has also released a special edition Nike Zoom Freak 3 UNO Card Game featuring colours and graphics from the shoe.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nike and Mattel collaboration was first announced last October where the shoe was revealed alongside an Air Force 1 and Offline. A nod to his jersey number, a 3 and 4 card are featured with the Nike logo on top. The UNO 50th-anniversary logo and the Greek Freak’s initials are included on the tongue and insoles of the left and right shoe respectively. The five-pair special edition collection will come in five UNO-inspired colorways ―yellow, red, blue, green and black. What’s the release date? Well, that would be today. In celebration of the 50th-anniversary of the world famous card game, UNO, Mattel, Nike and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo have teamed up on the new UNO x Nike Zoom Freak 3.
On the day of its release, SHIFTER takes a look at Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new special edition, five colorway UNO x Nike Zoom Freak 3 ― a celebration of the iconic card game’s 50th anniversary.
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