Superpowers must have nuclear weapons, not only in the military, but also in the sports field. The American swimming dream team owns the "magic swimsuit" sharkskin, and the American track and field dream team owns Flywire high-tech running shoes. What about the American basketball dream team? Super basketball shoes are their "nuclear" weapon for the Beijing Olympics.

Kobe's Hyperdunk:

"I threw it in the air, not sure if it would fall."

Kobe is both the boss of "Dream Eight" , is also the star that attracts the most attention from fans. With such a lot of pressure, can Kobe still jump without a pair of super sneakers? We don't have to worry about this at all. NIKE designers have already thought of a solution, which is the Hyperdunk, which is known as the most awesome basketball shoe in history.

Weighing only 13 ounces (368.54 grams), Hyperdunk is the lightest and strongest sneaker in NIKE history. It benefits from NIKE's Flywire innovation technology, which evolved from the design of running spikes. With Flywire technology, ultra-high-strength nylon thin wires can provide accurate support for necessary parts and greatly reduce the weight of the material. This sneaker also perfectly combines Flywire technology with innovative Lunarlite foam technology. The ultra-light elastic cushioning in the forefoot and the Zoom Air cushion in the heel allow Kobe to jump higher and run faster.

Kobe once described his new boots like this: "When I threw it in the air, I wasn't sure if it would fall." This shows that the boss of the Dream Team loves it. In addition, NIKE shot an advertisement specifically for this shoe, in which Kobe Bryant jumped on the spot wearing the Hyperdunk and jumped over an oncoming sports car.

Chinese elements: There are two Chinese characters printed on Kobe’s boots, namely “一” and “九”. The former represents unity and the latter represents long-term. Together, it means Kobe’s success in this Olympics. Wear number 10 for the competition.

Anthony's Jordan Gold

"Little Melon" pretends to be cool and follows Jordan's footsteps

Anthony is the most popular among the "Dream Eight" besides Kobe and James. The star they follow is affectionately called "Little Melon" by fans because of his handsome appearance. Fans who are familiar with the NBA know that "Little Melon" has always been known for his love of dressing up. His pigtails, various accessories, and name brands all over his body are his trademarks. This time, his new boots for the Olympics are too cool.

This design called Jordan Gold is inspired by the classic design of the Air Jordan series. The half-shoe tongue-less structure and contoured heel foam-wrapped design provide a better fit. The hexagonal multi-directional herringbone pattern and the smooth and smooth outsole outline provide super grip. Minimal internal seams enhance comfort. A full-length Zoom Air unit and a compression-molded Phylon midsole provide good cushioning.

As Jordan's successor, Carmelo Anthony will continue his glorious journey as the main force of the new Dream Team. This pair of special edition Jordan Gold for the U.S. Men's Basketball team means that Anthony is driven by the spirit and glory of his predecessor Jordan, galloping all the way on the basketball court, leading the team to create new glory.

Chinese elements: On the outer heel of the shoe, we can clearly see the Chinese characters "旒" and "捌", which add up to Anthony's national team number 15. The two numbers 7 and 8 were chosen because 7 represents unity, while 8 is close to the Chinese pronunciation of "fa", which is a symbol of wealth, an auspicious number for success and good luck.

James’ Soldier II

The “Lion King Shoes” are inspired by milk crates

As the future leader of the American Dream Team, James’ equipment cannot fall behind, let alone He already looks mature, and without a pair of domineering basketball shoes, it would be difficult to convince the public. NIKE's main focus in the Chinese market in recent years is the James series of basketball shoes, which has also made many young people regard owning a pair of the latest James sneakers as an honor.

The shoes that accompany James in the Beijing Olympics this time are called Nike Zoom Soldier II. They were named Soldier because the image of James fighting hard on the court, being unyielding, and leading the team to achieve great results is reminiscent of a battlefield. The Predator. This pair of sneakers is not only tailor-made for James, but also a pair of universal sneakers. Suitable for all players at all times, on and off the court.

The design of the Nike Zoom Solder II was inspired by the milk crate, because the milk crate was the first temporary basket James used to shoot. The Zoom Air in the heel and forefoot of this pair of shoes not only provides cushioning, but also has a better grip effect. An arch-supporting midfoot shank enhances torsional rigidity. In addition, NIKE gave "Emperor" James the image of a lion, representing his leadership and strength. A lion graphic appears on the heel of the shoe.