Nike continues to pay homage to the Lakers legend by releasing special colorways of their Nike Basketball signature sneakers to celebrate the upcoming Mamba Day on April 13th. Featuring a Multi-Color and Opti Yellow color combination. The shoe is highlighted with a jagged abstract pattern covering the entire upper with a large Gold Swoosh on the midfoot. A flecked Black/Yellow laces atop a White midsole and Yellow outsole gives off that Lakers vibe.
Grab a detailed look here and expect nike.com and select retailers to release these on the Swoosh sponsored holiday come April 13th. Retail price is set at $120.
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.
