SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight Releases August 25
Nike and SLAM are partnering to revive the Zoom Hyperflight, a silhouette embedded in early-2000s basketball culture. The SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight "Starfish" launches August 25 at $170, dressed in glossy patent orange with grey and black accents—the first of several planned collaborative releases.
By Ava Rodriguez
The Zoom Hyperflight's return to market arrives through a lens both aesthetic and historical. SLAM's four-decade tenure spanning basketball, sneaker design, music, and street culture makes the partnership a natural alignment; the magazine's 1994 founding places it squarely within the era the Hyperflight represents. This collaboration signals Nike's continued excavation of its early-2000s basketball archive, a cycle that has already brought the Foamposite and other period signatures back into rotation.
Design & Execution
The "Starfish" colorway transforms the Hyperflight's silhouette through material choice and precise detailing. A glossy patent leather in Starfish orange dominates the upper, its high-shine finish evoking the aesthetic of a magazine cover while anchoring SLAM's visual identity. The lateral Swoosh sits in white, providing graphic contrast against the saturated base.
Grey and black elements distribute throughout the shoe with intentional restraint. Grey covers the tongue, laces, and portions of the outsole, while black structural detailing along the sides breaks the brightness of the upper. Reflective 3M material wraps the collar and tongue—a functional accent that reveals itself when hit by light, adding dimensionality without compromising the three-color restraint.
SLAM's branding appears on both the tongue and heel, with the publication's signature "S" logo printed prominently across the heel counter. The overall execution maintains the Hyperflight's original proportions and performance DNA while applying a finish distinctly tied to the collaboration.
The Broader Collaboration
The "Starfish" release represents the opening volley of a larger SLAM x Nike collection. Additional planned releases include iterations on the GT Cut 4, Sabrina 3, and Ja 4—a mix that bridges legacy basketball silhouettes with contemporary performance models. This strategy mirrors Nike's broader approach of pairing historical models with new-generation signatures, positioning both within a shared cultural moment.
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Release Information
The SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight "Starfish" releases August 25, 2026, exclusively through Nike SNKRS at $170 retail. The style code is IV6130-800. This launch extends Nike's ongoing investment in early-2000s basketball aesthetics—a cycle currently active across multiple tier-one retailers, with Nike deals averaging 32% off across the broader catalog.
FAQs
When does the SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight release?
The "Starfish" colorway releases August 25, 2026, via Nike SNKRS.
How much does the SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight cost?
Retail is set at $170.
What other shoes are part of the SLAM x Nike collaboration?
Additional planned releases include the GT Cut 4, Sabrina 3, and Ja 4, though specific details remain unconfirmed.
Release Info
Product: SLAM x Nike Zoom Hyperflight "Starfish"
Style Code: IV6130-800
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Retail Price: $170
Availability: Nike SNKRS
