The Nike Shox BB4 was the first basketball shoe to feature Shox cushioning and released at the same time as the popular Shox R4 runner. A breakthrough in technology, the Shox BB4 was considered at the time to be one of the greatest performance shoes to date thanks to its use of Shox and Monkey Paw technology. Responsive, lightweight, and well cushioned, the BB4 was a favorite amongst hoopers of all positions. The shoe was the first Nike worn by Vince Carter and the birth of the VC Shox line.  More shots after the break.

The Hyperize draws familiar cues from the Hyperdunk carrying over Flywire Technology and Lunar Lite foam. The silhouette is more or less maintained after the success of the Hyperdunk and Huarache line shoes. Other similarities include Zoom Air in the heel as well as a glass fibre, midfoot stability shank plate. The biggest changes were the use of less Flywire threads, herringbone traction,  and a wider toe box. Could the Hyperize outstep it’s big brother the Hyperdunk on the court? Click here to find out.

I am sure many of you have seen the commercial and clicked on the ads and know about the latest performance basketball shoe from Nike, the Nike Hyperize.  Like it’s predecessor the Nike Hyperdunk, the shoe come in a variety of different colors and limited make ups.  This colorway, Black/White-Varsity Red, has a familiar feel to one of the greatest of all time with Black Patent leather, white accents, and a red outsole.

In case you weren’t aware of the tech specs of the Nike Hyperize, here is a quick breakdown.  The entire length of the shoe features soft, Phylon midsole cushioning with ultra lightweight Lunar Lite in the forefoot and responsive Nike Zoom Air in the heel.  The upper features a newly designed, more breathable Nike Flywire Technology that gives you lock down support along your entire foot.  A heel cup in the back provides you the protection you need from injury.

This colorway of the Nike Hyperize is available now exclusively at Foot Locker just in time for Back To School shopping.  Check out more pics after the break.

Never settling for success, Nike has a followup to the Hyperdunk that features improvements in virtually every aspect of the shoe.  Weighing in at only 13.0 ounces, the Nike Hyperize feels weightless on your foot.  The sole’s herringbone tread and pivot point gives you the greatest traction on the court and ability to make quick cuts on the court.  Your feet are well protected with a full lenth Phylon midsole, Lunar Lite cushioning in the midsole, and Nike Zoom Air in the heel.  An injected midfoot shank gives you the stability you command and the protection you need.  On the upper the shoe features Nike Flywire Technology that gives ultimate lock down support along with improved breathability.  A TPU heel cup places the heart of your ankles in a well protected zone providing more prevention of injury.

The Nike Hyperize is available now at Foot Locker stores nationwide.  Click here for a detailed look a the new Nike Hyperize.