"The Glove" isn't just a description — it's a nickname. Gary Payton earned that title during his playing days, and this Air Zoom Flight from 1998 was built specifically for him. The 2026 return skips any special collab or aged treatment in favor of the most original black-and-white colorway, with a touch of University Red accenting the shoe. It's like rewinding an old tape to watch it exactly as it was.
Style code IV6206-010 drops July 31 on Nike.com and at retailers like Foot Locker for $170. No material details or scope of the retro have been shared — the official info this time boils down to three things: colorway, date, price.
For those who track sneaker history closely, this restraint is actually the point — the original shoe made its mark with just black, white, and red. Bringing back the OG colorway hands the decision back to the shoe itself, letting it prove whether it still holds up under scrutiny 28 years later.
Pricing and release details are subject to official Nike announcements. Actual availability and retail channels may vary by region.
