Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Zoom GP II (2000)

FLAGSHIP SHOE: Nike Air Zoom GP II

The Nike Air Zoom GP II.

Player: Gary Payton

Original Release: 2000

Retro: N/A

Weight: 16.4 ounces

Price: $125

Design Features:

  • lightweight synthetic leather “shimmer” upper
  • fully internalized Phylon midsole
  • encapsulated forefoot and heel Zoom Air units
  • plastic monkey paw ankle support piece
  • solid rubber outsole with TPU support frame

TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Double Face 

The Nike Air Double Face.

Player: Doug Christie and others

Original Release: 2000

Retro: N/A

Weight: 15.7 ounces

Price: $75

Design Features:

  • full grain leather, suede and synthetic “shimmer” upper
  • highly contoured Phylon midsole
  • encapsulated forefoot Air Sole unit
  • internalized injected TPU midfoot support shank
  • solid rubber outsole with Optimal Motion forefoot flex grooves

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