Quick Facts
- The black Hyperflight features an upper covered in shiny black patent leather from toe to heel
- A bit of contrasting color is added to the black pair with a white mini Swoosh on the lateral toe and a white streak on the side panel support
- The Nike Zoom Hyperflight Black will be released March 27, 2026
In the early 2000s, basketball shoes ruled the sneaker landscape. From the court to the club, shorts to slacks, everyone was ready to run an impromptu half-court 3-on-3 at the drop of a hat. Things have changed in the modern era, and most ball shoes stay in the bag until it's time for tip-off, coming right back off as soon as the buzzer goes off. With the Y2K retro push in full swing, though, a bygone era of hoop shoes is coming back to reclaim the lifestyle crown.
The Nike Zoom Hyperflight Black joins a purple Jason Williams PE colorway and a bright red pair for the return of the sleek, one-piece silhouette. Featuring an upper covered in shiny black patent leather from toe to heel, this pair won’t stand up as a modern performance ball shoe, but paired with some shorts and a white T? Well, don’t say the uncs never gave you anything.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
