While the NCAA March Madness is in full swing, Nike is set to release a basketball-themed Air Max 720 Saturn for the tournament. This Nike Air Max 720 Saturn comes dressed in a Black and Team Orange color combination. The all-over graphics throughout include anime-style images of hands going after a jump ball, Nike basketball sneakers, nets, balls, and more, while a Nike Basketball logo appears along its lateral and medial striping as well as its tongue and insoles.
Check out more images of this Air Max 720 Saturn which will provide you with a closer look. Look for the shoe in the coming weeks at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $200 USD.
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