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Sneakers Release – Nike Zoom Freak 3 “Valentine’s Day” Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue Men’s Basketball Shoe Launching 6/14

Sneakers Release – Nike Zoom Freak 3 “Valentine’s Day” Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue Men’s Basketball Shoe Launching 6/14

Jun 7, 2022

The Nike Zoom Freak 3 “Valentine’s Day” Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue men’s basketball shoe drops June 14 at Hibbett | City Gear.

Nike Zoom Freak 3 "Valentine's Day" Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue

Supply chain issues have been hitting the world hard, and Nike is not immune. That’s why the latest release from Giannis Antetokounmpo (even though it is Valentine’s Day-themed) is slated to hit stores in June.

Nike Zoom Freak 3 "Valentine's Day" Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue tongue tag

The Nike Zoom Freak 3 “Valentine’s Day” is the Greek Freak’s nod to the February holiday. However, it doesn’t go overboard into pink territory, relying on a primarily navy and yellow color palette that can work well year-round.

Nike Zoom Freak 3 "Valentine's Day" Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue laces

Perhaps because of Giannis’s Greek ancestry, there are a few nods to Greek mythology throughout this kick. The upper is a mix of blue tones that could likely be a nod to Eros, the god of love that flew through the skies in search of someone to shoot his arrows at.

Nike Zoom Freak 3 "Valentine's Day" Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue heel

The toe cap has a patch of navy, while the majority of the upper is a denim color. There’s also a lighter navy tone at the ankle, featuring what look to be fireworks or sparks of love in pale pink. It’s in this lighter navy overlay that you’ll also see the Nike Swoosh in a pale yellow and outlined in pale pink on the lateral side. On the medial side, there’s only the pale pink outline of the Swoosh.

Nike Zoom Freak 3 "Valentine's Day" Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue toe

A navy velcro lockdown strap covers the pale yellow laces, which lace up over a navy tongue. On the left tongue is a pale pink basketball embroidered in pale blue that’s been shot through with an arrow, while the right tongue has the Giannis logo embroidered in pale pink.

Nike Zoom Freak 3 "Valentine's Day" Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue right view

Light blue lines the ankle collar and matches the insole, which features additional basketball and love-related motifs. One final piece of passion is the attached Nike Cherub hangtag featuring good old Eros himself, bow and arrow in hand.

Nike Zoom Freak 3 "Valentine's Day" Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue left view

The pale yellow midsole cascades across the shoe like a wave, broken up by a blue TPU insert in the forefoot for added stability. Meanwhile, the blue outsole features a computer-generated pattern mimicking a topographical map.

Nike Zoom Freak 3 "Valentine's Day" Multi-Color/Citron Tint/Laser Blue top view

This shoe manages to convey its message without going overboard—meaning you can likely pair it with most basketball gear in your wardrobe without too much of a clash. It would look great with any blue- or navy-toned shorts or shirts—especially the Milwaukee Bucks blue that’s sometimes seen on the jersey. Gear up with your favorite joggers and a hoodie for pre-game warmups.

Well-designed theme shoes—like the Nike Zoom Freak 3 “Valentine’s Day”—aren’t just limited to wearing on special occasions. Sport these love-inspired shoes all year long when you grab your pair in men’s sizes on June 14, online or at your local Hibbett | City Gear.

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