

Actually, both of the set-ups do have their own strong sides to offer. Now that might sound like a really substantial difference, but performance-wise, the gap wasn’t that noticeable. More money gets you better things, that’s how life works, and that’s how it works in this scenario as those extra $40 will give you a re-engineered Flyknit upper on the AlphaDunk, compared to your standard mesh set-up on the Zoom Rise. Who you got?īEST PLACE TO BUY: FINISH LINE | AMAZON | LYMPO

Without any further ado, let’s dive into the head-to-head performance fight against the Nike AlphaDunk and the Nike Zoom Rise. So today, we’re doing a double performance review to find out which one has an edge to be called a true Hyperdunk’s successor since these two guys do share a lot in common both esthetically and tech vise. Why? We really don’t have a clue… But Nike didn’t leave us hanging, instead, we got not one, but two completely brand new follow-up lines (AlphaDunk & Zoom Rise) that are supposed to continue what our beloved Hyperdunks did for 10 years. In fact, the shoe in question was the focal point of a viral video posted by former Torrey Craig, who compared his thorough sneaker collection to Jokic’s one-shoe line-up.Ī release date for the Hyperdunk X “Nikola Jokic” hasn’t been revealed just yet, but expect a drop on soon.The most iconic basketball team line – the Hyperdunk – has counted its final seconds of existence. The tenth model in particular has been in frequent use as its been regularly spotted on-court. Instead, Nike is drawing up an unexpected play by re-releasing the Nike Hyperdunk X - a personal favorite of the Serbian.Īlthough Jokic has been regularly rotating some of the brand’s newer models such as the Zoom GT Jump and Rize 2, he’s been rather partial to the Hyperdunk line. Breaking records in PER rating while leading a depleted Denver Nuggets roster to 48 wins, Jokic - once an improbable superstar - has risen into the posterboy of the position-less NBA player.Ī signature shoe for someone of The Joker’s status would seem like the right play to run two league MVPs, youth, and a global fan base sounds like a can’t-miss recipe, but historically throughout the industry, big men have never been effective pitch-men for sneaker sales.

On Nike Basketball’s roster of elite athletes is none other than Nikola Jokic, the point-center who was named as the league MVP for the second season in a row.
