For 2020, Nike Basketball is evolving the brand’s industry-leading work to improve energy return through footwear innovation. Ross Klein, Senior Creative Director for Nike Basketball footwear, led a team on a mission to evolve Nike Air — our most efficient cushioning platform for energy return — and create the Nike Air Zoom BB NXT.
Staying fresh at the game’s critical, closing moments is key. With that in mind, the Nike Air Zoom BB NXT introduces a unified system of full-length Nike REACT foam, plate, and Nike Air Zoom pods to provide basketball players at all levels with impact protection and energy return
The shoe’s three leading performance-driven benefits are outstanding energy return, optimized cushioning and strength. Specific innovations include:
- Exposed Nike React foam under the heel provides a soft, responsive sensation
- A thin plate positioned above the foam provides torsional rigidity
- Two Air Zoom units positioned under the ball of the foot continually absorb an athlete’s energy and provide great responsiveness
- The upper is a lightweight mesh with a tactile, textured print that provides support and durability where athletes need it
- A plush foam tongue and padded collar with a notch to support the Achilles tendon provides a comfortable fit
The debut colorway dubbed “Dangerous” deals predominately in bold black mesh uppers and midsoles, and vibrant Lime Blast branding accents and outsoles. The pair comes complete with subtle teal accents on the liner, and metallic eggplant finishes at the eyelet, toe, and heel. Now, after weeks of previews, an official release date —along with the official image set — for the pair has arrived. You can expect to see the Nike Air Zoom BB NXT “Dangerous” hit shelves in Asia on July 2nd, with a US release following shortly after on July 25th.
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Nike Air Zoom BB NXT “Dangerous”
Style Code: CK5707-001
Coloe: Black/Lime Blast
China Release Date: July 2nd, 2020
US Release Date: July 25th, 2020
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