Photos of the new NASA themed PG3 shoes have been leaked. Paul George’s new shoes fit the OKC Thunder color scheme and inspire consumers to take flight.
After several itterations of the PG2 and PG 2.5 shoes, Nike is finally set to unveil the next iteration of Paul George’s signature shoes. The revamped PG3’s feature a similar build to its predecessor, but will make a strong introduction with a NASA themed colorway.
The shoe has a space-suit orange base and features red and blue accents, along with metallic silver and black around the heel. Printed in the silver along the base of the heel is the phrase “Don’t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon.”
Although the retail price hasn’t been announced, the shoes are rumored to be getting released on January 19.
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The NASA theme will be the boldest iteration of the shoe since the PG 2.5 Playstation colorway, which released last November. George and Nike continue the trend of partnering with technology organizations, leaving us to wonder what could be next.
George’s new shoes will release on the heels of Russell Westbrook dropping his latest in the Why Not series, the Zer0.2, which roll out globally on January 10. Westbrook’s line of shoes is also known for standing out, coming in a variety of colors over the past few years. None more colorful, however, than the vibrant Zer0.2.
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— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) January 3, 2019
Color was important for Westbrook, as he aimed to tell a story with each one splashed over the shoe. Other than aesthetics, Westbrook said it was important to him that his shoes go hand-in-hand with his game, helping him play well in lieu of simply looking fashionable.
George’s new shoes seem straight forward on the surface, but we’ll have to wait to see if there’s a deeper meaning behind the shoes and what, if any, features Nike put on the shoe to help him perform.