There were five small dots on the heel, as well as the five large dots along the upper. The Air Zoom GP was part of Nike’s Alpha Project line. The Air Zoom GP released in white, black, and navy colorways. The GP also had forefoot and heel Zoom Air-Sole units, and an enclosed plastic “monkey paw” on the medial ankle portion of the sneaker for super-secure fit and support. The most appealing part of the shoe was the asymmetrical lace cover with a lateral ratchet lockdown system and internal dynamic fit sleeve.
The Air Zoom GP released early in 1999 and was locked and loaded with new technology. The Air Zoom Flight was a hit with its glove-like fit, and the model paved the way for Payton’s first official signature model, the Air Zoom GP.ĭesigned by Eric Avar, the Air Zoom GP was inspired by track spikes, cycling shoes, and ski boots. In 1998, Payton wore a model called the Air Zoom Flight, which wasn’t officially a GP shoe, but definitely was considered one. GP and the Sonics lost that series, but Payton showed how talented he was by playing Jordan tough the whole series. He was part of the ’96 squad that made it to the NBA Finals only to battle one of the greatest teams ever assembled: the Chicago Bulls. By 1999, the Sonics point guard had made a name for himself in the League. In 1990, Payton was drafted second overall by the Seattle SuperSonics. Here’s a look back at the history behind Gary Payton’s legendary shoe. On June 16th the famous model returns in its OG white/black colorway. One of his most popular was the Air Zoom GP, which originally released in 1999.
Back in the ‘90s, Gary Payton, aka “GP,” aka “The Glove,” talked the most trash, played the best lockdown defense, and rocked some of the craziest kicks on the basketball court.
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