Following the release of the “Memphis Tiger” Nike Air Foamposite One back in March, the Zoom Rookie is the next silhouette to receive the “Memphis Tigers” makeover. This shoe pays tribute to Penny Hardaway’s alma mater and being a head coach. It features White leather and mesh across the upper while Tiger Print in Black and Light Blue lands on the overlays. The Pods feature White as well as the laces and tongue while Light Blue hits the Swoosh and tongue branding to complete the look.
Grab the images below and look for the Nike Zoom Rookie “Memphis Tigers” to release on June 1st at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $210 USD.
Nike was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports and initially operated as a distributor for the Japanese shoemaker Onitasuka Tiger (now known as Asics). It officially became Nike Inc. in 1971.The Nike swoosh was designed by Portland State University student Carolyn Davidson，The slogan “Just Do It” was inspired by serial killer Gary Gilmore, who said “let’s do it” just before he was executed by a firing squad in 1977.
