Jerry Lorenzo introduces the Fear of God Athletics Basketball II.5, an evolution of his Basketball II model.

The II.5 features almost identical tooling from its predecessor, including radial traction and the barely-there “Athletics” branding on the outsole. That said, the connection to Basketball II. and earlier iterations certainly makes the II.5 feel familiar, but the most significant update is at the top.

Lorenzo introduced a semi-translucent shroud on the upper with a center zipper, which is a rather daring move, giving the shoe a decidedly futuristic look. The “Athletics” branding appears on the zipper tape, and there’s a matching “A” logo at the spine. All of these elements are defining characteristics that make the II.5 stand out.

Shoe enthusiasts will surely take note of how the Basketball II.5 has maintained its performance heritage and incorporated some edgy refinements.

The Fear of God Athletics Basketball II.5 will retail for $200, launching Fall 2025 on adidas.com and at select retailers.

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