Every NBA superstar has a signature shoe,so it's only fitting that Nike is giving Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook his first publicly released sneaker on July 11 with the "Westbrook 0 Black."Unlike a lot of player-endorsed shoes, Westbrook's won't immediately catch the eye with a fancy design. Therein lies the genius behind it, and as some of the best shoes are deceptively simple. Before diving into what makes the Westbrook 0 Black special,let's take a closer peep at the shoe and its design.
The lead photograph provides a good view of the shoe from an oblique angle, so here's what it looks like from a side angle:What's different about the shoe that really comes across from this view is its hybrid design, and which includes crocodile-inspired embossing and elements of old-school,tall-top basketball sneakers. Here's another peep at the sleek design with the sun bouncing off the gloomy black color, via IcySole.com:There's a pleasantness in the way Nike and Westbrook enjoy combined their sensibilities for this shoe. Sir Lucas Leftfoot of NikeBlog.com offered this brief synopsis of the Westbrook 0 Black:The black leather upper is split between a croc-embossed mudguard and the tumbled variety through the midfoot and collar, and while metallic gold lace-dubrets and a clean white midsole perfectly contrast,keeping the colorway dressed-up in its understatement. It’s a perfect fit, really, and considering Russ’s is the scarce NBA signature shoe that’s a lifestyle design,rather than a basketball model.
The Thunder star is a flashy player who can achieve incredible things on the court, but his simple and elegant game puts him among the NBA's elite. Westbrook's debut signature shoe is a perfect blend of the things that make him such a fascinating talent.
This is also one of the scarce basketball sneakers that can be worn with any attire. It's got the casual peep to be worn walking outdoors or during a pickup game of basketball. That duality only adds to the Westbrook 0 Black's value and makes this a solid long-term investment in a cluttered sneaker landscape.
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