Delle Donne and Nike first began the journey of designing sneakers with the FlyEase ethos over five years ago, with a focus on creating an inclusive and versatile sneakers for all. The design features a collapsible heel, allowing for hands-free entry into the shoe, with a series of Velcro straps along the collar working to secure the foot in place. 'It creates so much room for someone with special needs.' Courtesy of Nike

'The technology is really cool,' Delle Donne said. Delle Donne's older sister, Lizzie, has cerebral palsy and autism, and is also deaf and blind, which factored into the design process.

It’s not hard to see why this shoe, which debuted in 2003, sells out quickly each time Nike puts it back on retail shelves.Dubbed the Air Deldon, the sneakers are designed to be worn at the highest levels of professional sports, while also providing accessible entry points for anyone with special needs. “LeBron put them on, jumped up about four to five times, stopped and said, ‘These are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn,'” Cooper told the Swoosh in 2012 about James’ initial reaction to the model. According to Nike, the shoe’s designer, Aaron Cooper, told James he would design “the most comfortable basketball shoe” the baller had ever laced up. It’s the first shoe in his storied signature line, it was loaded with the time’s top tech (including Air Zoom in the forefoot and Nike Air in the heel) and the aesthetics were on point. James’ first shoe is also the one his fans, and diehard sneakerheads, seem to love the most. Aside from signature shoes, Nike has produced the less expensive Soldier and Witness looks.īelow, FN runs down the signature shoe history for one of the best players to ever step foot on an NBA court.

Nike has been on James’ feet for all of the baller’s major milestones including his three NBA titles (and three Finals MVP Awards), four MVP Awards, 15 All-Star Games and his Rookie of the Year win in 2004. Phil Knight Believes Nike's Relationship With NBA Star Kyrie Irving Is Over

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