Nike Zoom Freak 1 "Coming To America" Launches This Week: Release Info

Giannis' "Coming To America" Nike Zoom Freak 1 drops this Friday.

BYKyle Rooney
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's first Nike signature sneaker, the Zoom Freak 1, is officially on the market and Nike has plenty of cool colorways heading to retailers in the next few weeks.

Among them, a leopard-printed "Coming To America" colorway that will release alongside a matching range of apparel this Friday, August 2. The kicks, priced at $120, will be available via Nike as well as most major retailers including Champs, Dick's, Eastbay, Finish Line and Foot Locker. 

Nike Zoom Freak 1 "Coming To America" Launches This Week: Release Info
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The design is inspired by Eddie Murphy's character, Prince Akeem's, get up on the on the film’s poster, and even includes "Coming To America" in gold on the black, furry tongue. Hits of white appear on the midsole and inner lining while a gold Nike swoosh and a gold speckled translucent outsole round out the look. 

The sneakers will also come housed in a metallic gold box with an exclusive card depicting Giannis as the prince of Zamunda, as well as pink flower detailing referencing those thrown at the feet of King Jaffe in the movie.

Check out some additional photos below.

Nike Zoom Freak 1 "Coming To America" Launches This Week: Release Info
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Nike Zoom Freak 1 Coming To America/Nike

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Nike Zoom Freak 1 Coming To America/Nike

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