The Nike Zoom Rookie LWP had some big shoes to fill, following the immense success of the Air 1/2 Cent and the legendary yet short-lived Air Penny line. Nike designer Marc Dolce recently discussed the design inspiration and detailing behind the Zoom Rookie LWP, which launched the first release in the ‘Glow In The Dark’ colorway last week. Combining elements of the Air Penny line like Foamposite, a carbon-fiber shank plate, and inner bootie fit, the Zoom Rookie LWP is as much of a performance shoe as it is a Lifestyle sneaker, so it’s only a matter of time before we see these on the feet on an NBA player (Gilbert Arenas, perhaps?). Continue reading for the full video with Marc Dolce and let us know which your favorite Zoom Rookie colorway is. via SC.
Designer Marc Dolce Discusses The Nike Zoom Rookie LWP
John Kim
November 2, 2011
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. The opinions and information provided on this site are original editorial content of Sneaker News.
383
Popular Stories
Latest News
Air Jordan 1 High '85 "Bred" Releases On February 14th, 2025
Updated April 25th, 2024: The Air Jordan 1 Hi ’85 “Bred” is expected to release on February 14th, 2025 — the Friday of All-Star Weekend...
by Sneaker News
2 hours
8312
Everything You Need To Know About The Air Jordan 4 "Military Blue"
The Air Jordan 4 “Military Blue” is confirmed to release globally on May 4th, 2024. Full family sizes (Adult, Grade School, Little Kids, Toddler, Crib)...
by Sneaker News
4 hours
154
First Look At The Nike Air 180 "Ultramarine" With Big Bubbles
Last seen in 2018, the Nike Air Max 180 “Ultramarine” is rumored to return with a bigger visible Air unit in 2024. Now, based the...
by Sneaker News
5 hours
23914
Loading...