Nike is pulling a fast break in China with the Nike ST Flare basketball shoe, dropping exclusively on June 1st. Forget just a new colorway—this is a whole new silhouette. And yes, it’s built to handle outdoor hoops like a champ.

Designed for the concrete jungles of China’s street courts, the ST Flare features an XDR outsole that laughs in the face of wear. The aggressive herringbone traction screams “no slipping today,” while Cushlon 3.0 foam and Zoom Air keep your knees from filing a lawsuit.

The upper? A breathable engineered mesh wrapped in Flywire for support. So you’ll look fast, even if your vertical hasn’t been updated since 2009. The design isn’t trying to be retro like the Court Dragon—it’s futuristic and bold. That ombré fade? Basically heat vision for your feet.

Nike ST Flare Release Date

Now, here’s the kicker—this bad boy is China-exclusive dropping June 1st, which means the rest of us will be refreshing resale apps like it’s a full-time job. No price confirmed yet, but your dignity may cost more than the shoe.

In conclusion, if you’re hooping in China, count yourself lucky. For everyone else, the Nike ST Flare basketball shoe is the stylish reminder that FOMO is alive and well in 2025.

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