Fear of God Athletics -- the sport-focused footwear and apparel line created by Fear of God and adidas -- is gearing up to release its second basketball silhouette, the aptly-named Fear of God Athletics Basketball II. Debuting in a "Night Brown" colorway and made available in both high-top and mid-cut versions, the Basketball II seems to offer an amalgamation of influences ranging from FoG founder Jerry Lorenzo's past footwear design language to the bold branding of the adidas Sobakov and even (dare we say it) a sprinkling of YEEZY.
Uppers offer a monochromatic brown shade, with the high-top iteration adding extra detail via a collar strap, while the mid-cut version offers a slightly sleeker look. Both sit atop thick, semi-translucent midsoles that may contain adidas cushioning technology like BOOST or Lightstrike and tie off their look with co-branded hits on the heel and toe.
This new FoG Athletics model will look to both expand on the Fear of God Athletics hoops lexicon and enhance its performance bona fides as well. The label's inagural shoe, the Fear of God Athletics I, received generally positive reviews for its design language but was panned for its on-court performance due to its weight and lack of modern performance technology. However, the follow-up has already hit the NBA hardwood via Gabe Vincent of the Los Angeles Lakers -- and weekend warriors will have a shot at it when it drops this December.
Stay tuned for info on an exact release date as it's made available.