Though his renderings are now several years old, Nike Basketball designer Jason “Alphaproject” Petrie gained notoriety on NikeTalk for posting up portraits that challenged the outer limits of the sneaker realm, and subsequently, captured the Asimovian heart nestled deep within all of us. Over the course of the next week, we’ll explore some of Alpha’s most enticing work. Read on…
It was the hybrid before the hybrids, the original performance fusion before the Jumpman inundated the market with a bevy of retrograde-inspired products. And unfortunately, the AJ1 Evo tops anything the brand has released–I’m sorry, this joint is sick, and visually, far outweighs the Flight 23, B’2Rue, or Quattro Trainer. Alphaproject’s blueprint was distinguished by an externalized heel TPU cut-out that is reminiscent of the XX2. (Remember, Petrie crafted this up in ’01 or so…) The Evolution also offered up independently anchored ankle panels that tightened or loosened depending on the wearer’s preference. Finish it off with a timeless white/black/red color scheme, and you’ve got a classic render! Via NikeTalk.
NEEDS A LIL BIT MORE RED NEAR THE TOE
The Back is flawless yo
WHAT A DISGRACE TO MY FAVORITE JORDAN
THIS NEEDS ALOT MORE WORK JB
these are kinda sick
how upsetting.
These shoes are sick… The whole point was to make them look different with out losing the original look and feel… This was captured in this shoe big ups
maybe if the tip did'nt rise off the ground…(VERY ULGY!)
the toes are jacked up. the back is sick though
JB needs to hire this guy. I like them!
they look like my Andre Iguodala Shox Optimal…
it look abit like nike free thou..but da concept is really cool..hope thers more surprise!
I'd rock em.
UGLY!!!! they better have some good grip and ankle support if they want to be on my feet
i seen this pic like 3 years ago. they still look hot
I love 'em.
wow… these shoes are lame, they should of just retroed the original 1 colorway again over these
lokks like nike free's mixed wit ones
THOSE ARE DOPE!!
THESE LOOK EXCACTLY LIKE THE 1.5s AKA CARMELO ANTHONYs FIRST SNEAKER
TAKE TIME TO COMPARE THOSE
I SPELLED EXACTLY WRONG MY MISTAKE
SINCE IM HERE I MIGHT AS WELL SAY
THAT IS THE AIR JORDAN XX2 BACK HEEL!!