Nike and Jordan Brand Nod to Basketball Pre-Game Rituals With Latest Pack

Nike and Jordan Brand have readied a Foot Locker-exclusive three-shoe pack that nods to NBA and WNBA stars’ pregame rituals. Made up of an Air Jordan 1 Mid “Mindfulness” for Luka Dončić, an Air Force 1 “Music” for De’Aaron Fox and Brittany Griner and a Blazer Mid ‘77 Vintage “Motivation” for Ben Simmons, the collection spotlights what some of the world’s finest hoopers do to get ready for battle on the court.

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Dončić understands the mental aspect of the game in a way that’s wise beyond his years. Therefore, his mid-cut Air Jordan 1 “Mindfulness” uses calming green and purple accents with inverted positioning on the left and right shoes’ Swooshes, outsoles and trim. “Breathe & Center” and “Center & Breathe.” are splashed across the heels for the shoe’s most visceral reminder of its purpose.

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Fox and Griner love to get into the zone with their favorite music, so the duo’s Air Force 1 Low adds relaxing green Swooshes with a lenticular design that draws from acoustic waveforms. The intensity music can provide is acknowledged by a bold red and yellow embellishment on the lateral forefoot and insole. Red and purple detailing on midsoles and outsoles round things off.

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Finally, Simmons’ old-school Nike Blazer offers a cracked grey suede upper with yellow Swooshes, gum accents and bold laser-cut graphics on the lateral sides. One reads “Heart in the Game,” the other “Pride & Passion,” heel tabs state “Dedication” and “Motivation,” and special insoles finalize the style

All three pairs will release exclusively at Foot Locker, and see a staggered rollout. The Air Jordan 1 Mid “Mindfulness” releases April 30, the Air Force 1 “Music” on May 14 and the Blazer Mid ‘77 Vintage “Motivation” on May 21. Retail prices have yet to be announced.

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