The Naruto series is all about teamwork and the bonds built during a mutual journey, much like a successful basketball team. There are plenty of parallels between Kishimoto’s seminal work with James Naismith’s great creation. All-Star Forward Zion Williamson is bridging the gap between anime and hoops, joining his Rasengan-inspired Air Jordan 37 is a colorway of his own Jordan Zion 2 that interpolates the colors of the friends-turned-rivals Naruto and Sasuke.
The sneaker features a black mesh base with suede accents. On the lateral sides, the sneaker features bold yellow side panels to nod to Naruto’s powered-up Six Paths Sage Mode form, while the medial panels feature Sasuke’s signature blue. Silver heel counters include the rival’s family crests, while the midfoot strap evokes the series’ iconic forehead protectors with Zion branding. Naruto’s catchphrase “BELIEVE IT!” on the inner tongue and graphic insoles with Sasuke’s Rinnegan and Naruto’s eye in Sage Mode completes the look. The Naruto x Jordan Zion 2 “Naruto vs. Sasuke” is set to release on February 20 via Nike and select retailers. The retail price is set at $120.
Jordan Zion 2 “Naruto vs. Sasuke”
Color: Black/Laser Blue-Yellow Strike-Dark Purple Dust-Metallic Silver
Style Code: FB1628-087
Release Date: February 20, 2023
Price: $120
