Takedown Awareness: Nike Air Zoom GP (1999)

FLAGSHIP SHOE: Nike Air Zoom GP

Player: Gary Payton

Original Release: 1999

Retro: 2019

Weight: 15.8 ounces

Price: $110

Design Features:

• full grain floater and synthetic leather upper
• internal ratchet lockdown system
• dynamic fit sleeve
• low profile Phylon midsole
• encapsulated forefoot and heel Zoom Air units
• solid rubber outsole with herringbone traction wraps

TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Believe Flight

Player: Gary Payton, Baron Davis and others

Original Release: 1999

Retro: N/A

Weight: 14.6 ounces

Price: $75

Design Features:

• synthetic leather upper
• midfoot lockdown system
• internal dynamic fit sleeve
• low profile Phylon midsole
• encapsulated articulated forefoot Zoom Air unit
• encapsulated heel Air Sole unit
• forefoot herringbone traction wraps
• carbon fiber midfoot shank
• solid rubber outsole with Optimal Motion forefoot flex grooves

TAKEDOWN SHOE: Nike Air Afterburner Flight

Player: Jason Kidd, Damon Stoudamire and others

Original Release: 1999

Retro: N/A

Weight: 13.9 ounces

Price: $85

Design Features:

• full grain and synthetic leather upper
• Phylon midsole
• large volume visible heel Air Sole unit
• solid rubber outsole with Optimal Motion forefoot flex grooves and herringbone traction pods