Whenever a big brand signs an athlete, fans can’t wait to see the result. But in the last couple of years, underdog Chinese brands like Anta and 361° upped their game to become solid competitors on the NBA hardwood floor. From Kyrie’s deal to today’s Jokic signature kicks, there’s a lot to unpack! Now, Nikola Jokic will finally get his signature kicks with 361 Degrees after almost a year. So, let’s dive in and see what you should know about these babies, shall we?
Nikola Jokic 361 Joker 1 – Kicking Off the Line on a High Note!
So, in the latest event for the Chinese brand 361°, leaked images showed promising news to basketball fans. It seems like Nikola Jokic will get a new signature silhouette: the Joker 1! And if these images told us anything, it’s that there will be multiple colorways and two versions of the shoe. The first version is the budget-friendly Joker 1 which retails for around $99. Meanwhile, the other version is the tech-heavy Joker 1 GT which will retail for about $140. But honestly, it still feels pretty reasonable in comparison to other basketball kicks on the market.
Although there are no clear images of the sneakers, we can expect them to be pretty cool. After all, the current 361 kicks under Jokic’s name, like the BIG3 5.0, are already awesome. So, if you’re a basketball fan looking for their next shoe, why not wait for these babies? After all, one of the best centers in the history of the game will definitely deliver when it comes to performance kicks. If the rumors are true, the Joker 1 will drop in December 2024, while the GT version won’t drop till March 2025.
The Chinese Market Strikes Again?
If you follow the sneaker industry closely, you can see that Chinese brands are picking up their game. That’s especially true when it comes to performance sneakers like Kyrie’s KAI and now Jokic’s Joker. And it’s true in the grand scheme of things, which we talked about in detail here. So, what will it take for you to go into the sneaker market there? Well, you’ll need your sneaker knowledge and a solid sneaker bot like NSB3. Godspeed!
