The most futuristic basketball sneaker from Way of Wade to date, the WOW8 comes packed-to-the-brim with innovation and top-tier tech. First looks from last year showed us just how technical these were, with a pulled-apart WOW8 splayed across the table in close to 100 individual pieces. It utilizes a plethora of materials, including Cordura Fabrics, leather and synthetics along the upper with plenty of support pieces. Carbon Fiber is one of those, brought back into the WOW series with a full-length spring plate. Above that, the WOW 8’s midsole utilizes Li-Ning’s leading energy-returning technology, BOOM, for ultimate responsiveness. At the same time, the design heavily reflects the past, and tells stories of Dwyane Wade’s life and career through every minute detail. It literally mimics the DNA of a champion through a wavy high-to-low rise midsole that resembles a strand of DNA. And it’s latest colorway, the WOW “First Born” takes that to a literal level, with the pair being dedicated to D-Wade’s own DNA, his firstborn son, and likely future NBA hooper, Zaire Wade.
The pair arrives anchored in black ballistic mesh and is finished with lightning-strike graphics from to-to-tail. Wrapping that is the aforementioned midsole piece in metallic gold, which is then wrapped by a smokey-black rubber outsole. Hardware and laces take on a tonal black approach, whilst liners arrive with a pop of vivid red. Capping off the design are hits of golden 3D embroidery at the heel and along the forefoot strap.
Grab an official look at the Way of Wade WOW8 “First Born” here below, and look for these gems to release exclusively on WayofWade.com on June 13th.
Way of Wade WOW8 “First Born”
Release Date: June 13th, 2020
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