Giannis Antentokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, is quickly becoming a household name in the United States. To get to where he is now, the 27-year-old had to overcome significant obstacles. However, the ball appears to be bouncing his way due to his legendary work ethic and positive attitude.
The “Greek Freak” discusses his newest signature basketball shoe, the Nike Zoom Freak 4, in a brand-new Nike commercial. Antetokounmpo discusses his philosophy, playing style, and how those things relate to the fourth release of his own sneaker line in the 45-second video.
The song Zoom keeps you moving forward. I thrive on physicality. That is the point of this shoe. Being able to fall to the ground but get back up and keep moving forward. “My game is really, really aggressive,” Antetokoumpo said.
The two-time NBA MVP mentioned the Zoom Freak 4’s tilted cushioning system as one of the shoe’s more impressive design elements. The latest basketball performance shoe from Antetokoumpo is covered in the information provided below for fans and players.
The Zoom Freak 4’s first colorway, dubbed “Unbelievable,” was released in August 2022 to coincide with the premiere of Antetokoumpo’s Disney film.
However, in the most recent commercial, Antetokoumpo was holding the Zoom Freak 4 in the “Barely Volt” colorway. The “Barely Volt” colorway is already available for $120 on Nike’s website.
The Zoom Freak 4’s tilted cushioning is marketed as an advancement feature. Nike claims that the Zoom Air units have a 4% tilt that allows for a powerful forward step.
Additionally, the area beneath the forefoot, where the two Zoom Air units are located, has been hollowed out in the midsole. The shoe is made lighter thanks to this design element, which also enables the cushioning system to compress before expanding and aid in energy return.
The outer-side midsole features an external piece of strong, lightweight foam for added stability. According to Nike, it aids in maintaining foot stability over the footbed during sudden side-to-side movements.
A lot of creativity is needed to create shoes for a player with Antetokounmpo’s size and strength. With every new Zoom Freak model, Nike still manages to surpass itself. Over the course of the following year, fans and athletes can anticipate the release of several more exciting colorways of the Nike Zoom Freak 4.