Matt Varga Updated October 25th, 2024: Though it wasn’t the result he would’ve drawn up, Nikola Jokic still had a major moment in the Nugget’s season opener by officially unveiling his signature 361 Joker 1. Sporting an all-leather build on the upper, the central detail is embossed patterns under the collar and on the tongue, executing inset geometric, quilted patterns. A jester logo creeps from the outsole at the forefoot, creeping towards the lace unit that extends into the actual toe-box with an extra eye-stay.
Official word from 361 Degrees will assuredly codify what we can expect from the silhouette in terms of performance, but at a press event towards the start of October, the Chinese brand revealed that their CQT QUIK cushioning and Diamond Grip traction help define the silhouette. The 361 Joker 1 is still expected to hit the market in December, retailing for $100. A toolsier version, the Joker 1 GT, will drop in March for $130.
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Original article published October 11th, 2024: For dedicated NBA fans it’s common knowledge that Nikola Jokic is not your average superstar. Disappointed to learn news of a championship parade after securing the Nuggets’ first championship and seemingly more invested in equestrians than the day-to-day spotlight of the NBA, he’s also a unicorn regarding footwear.
Not many players rack up three MVP awards without having a signature shoe to promote on the podium. After putting pen to paper in December of 2023, the Chinese brand and the Joker are set to right that wrong, with the 361 Degrees Jokic 1 set to drop just over a year later.
Sadly, this is simply some perfunctory release news rather than a full unveiling. The short of it: the Joker 1 releases in December, expected to retail at a USD equivalent of $100. A few months later, the Joker 1 GT, likely carrying a higher level of tech, will arrive in March for $140. While the pictured slides hint at specific performance details, awaiting 361’s word seems prudent.
On top of release specifics for Jokic’s line, these shots reveal the state of their other signed stars; Aaron Gordon’s AG5 and Zen VI are in the spotlight, as is Spencer Dinwiddie’s DVD 3, likely coming shortly after the start of the season.
