April 8th, 2013 by Aaron Hope
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The Glove didn’t make its March 2013 projected retro release date, but soon the answer to the question “GP, are you with me,” will indeed be “Oh yeah!” Just days after the announcement that trash-talking defensive genius Gary Payton will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, the model he wore on the cover of the ‘Master P’ Slam Magazine cover shows up with the promise of a drop sometime during this new season. The Nike Zoom Flight 98 brings back three OG colorways including this University Red Exoskeleton‘d black/white original. Check it out up close after the jump and stick with Sneaker News for updates.
Nike Zoom Flight 98 ‘The Glove’
Black/White-University Red
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March 8th, 2013 by John K.
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No glove – no love. Later this year, there will be plenty of love at Gary Payton’s signature line comes back to life as part of the next Nike Retro revisiting of the 90s. Utilizing the shroud and monkey-paw technology (two ideas used in the Air Jordan XX8 and other contemporary models), this icon of late 90′s Nike Hoops will indeed return with perfect timing, considering the Reebok Kamikaze II has been such a success. The original colorway of the Nike Zoom Flight ’98 will hit stores, but what else can we expect? A first look at this highly anticipated release is just below, so take a look and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more info.
Nike Zoom Flight ’98 Retro
Black/White-University Red
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December 24th, 2012 by John K.
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Much discussion regarding the new Air Jordan XX8 and its funky zipper construction has been one of the hot debates for kicks this month, but let’s not forget that the glove-like fit for bball kicks was a concept done years ago! Gary Payton’s Nike Zoom Flight ’98 ‘The Glove’ is the shoe we’re talking about and after some rumors regarding a re-release came about roughly a year ago, we got some confirmation from the loud-mouth himself; ‘The Glove’ is making a comeback this March 2013, so let us know what your thoughts are on this Retro release and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates.
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May 21st, 2012 by John K.
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Spotted during the NBA Jam Live event in China (a six-day NBA showcase presenting some goodies of the American sport to the Chinese fanbase) was Gary Payton wearing the Nike Zoom Flight ’98 ‘The Glove’ in a white PE colorway (you can see his classic ’20′ jersey stitched on the upper). Last November, during a quick chat with a fan, Payton alluded to a Retro release of ‘The Glove’ for the Holiday 2012 season, and although we haven’t come across any updates as of yet, we’ll certainly keep you in the necessary loop. Also present at the event were NBA stars Brandon Jennings and DeMar DeRozan, some up-and-coming NBDL players, and fellow 90′s legend Horace Grant! Check out GP and his Zoom Flight ’98s after the jump and let us know how excited you are about the ‘The Glove’ making a comeback! Photos: NBA China
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November 29th, 2011 by John K.
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Exemplifying Gary Payton’s bravado and lock-down defense on the court, Nike Basketball created ‘The Glove’, aka the Nike Zoom Flight ’98. Undoubtedly one of the most advanced sneakers of its time, ‘The Glove’ featured the unique ‘Monkey Paw’ stability cage and an upper shroud that was released via the off-center zipper. During a recent autograph signing, Gary Payton himself recalled the Zoom Flight ’98 as his favorite signature shoe, and even noted that Nike will re-release the shoe in October of 2012. Even last year, Payton was spotted wearing the Zoom Flight ’98 overseas, although the nature of the shoe (OG or a Retro sample) wasn’t confirmed. Excited? Check out the video after the jump for confirmation from GP himself and let us know if you’re excited at this release.
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