Nike Basketball is digging back into its late-’90s archive with the return of the Nike Air Zoom Flight The Glove “Black/White”. Originally released in 1998 and last seen in 2013, Gary Payton’s signature model remains one of the most inventive basketball sneakers ever made.
Nicknamed “The Glove” after Payton’s defensive prowess, the shoe was famous for its zip-up shroud that wrapped around the upper—literally hugging the foot like a glove. Underneath, it revealed the sneaker’s internal lacing system and bold red Monkey Paw support cage, a design feature that still feels ahead of its time.
This 2026 edition stays loyal to the original, pairing a sleek Black neoprene shell with a crisp White toe and Swoosh contrast. Red detailing on the heel tab and outsole keeps the energy rooted in Payton’s Seattle SuperSonics era. Inside, Zoom Air units in the forefoot and heel ensure that performance legacy remains intact.
For collectors who missed its last run, this drop is pure ’90s nostalgia. Few sneakers capture an athlete’s style and swagger quite like The Glove did—and still does.
Nike Air Zoom Flight The Glove 2026 Release Date
The Nike Air Zoom Flight The Glove “Black/White” is expected to release Fall 2026 at selected Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com.
That zip-up moment? Still one of the coolest moves in basketball shoe history.
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Color: Black/White-University Red
Style Code: IV6206-010
Release Date: 2026
Price: TBA
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