Once again, Drake continues to attract attention. While his tour, called "It's All a Blur", has been in full swing since July 5, 2023, the Toronto-born rapper exclusively unveiled his brand-new pair in collaboration with Nike: the Nocta Hot Step 2.
Thanks to photos taken during his first concerts, Drake sports various colorways of the Hot Step sequel, suggesting that this new variant will be available in several models. Although these first visuals do not allow us to make out the numerous details, it seems that the Nocta Hot Step 2 features an entirely new design inspired by basketball shoes from the late 1990s and early 2000s. A construction that aligns perfectly with the Nocta line.
At first glance, the Hot Step Terra 2 is presented in combinations mixing orange and bright green. While a large part of the pair is covered, we can still make out some elements such as wavy, fluid lines on the upper as well as metallic inserts. For the moment, no official information has been revealed, either from the Nocta label or the Swoosh. However, other models such as the Nocta x Nike Glide or the Nocta x Air Zoom Drive are expected to arrive before these become available.
Update March 11, 2024
We had been waiting since last July, and here it is! While Drake continues to wear the model during his concerts, the Nocta x Nike Hot Step 2 has finally received first visuals giving a more detailed look. As expected, the b-ball pair will extend the partnership between Drake and Nike by building on the first-generation Hot Step launched in 2022.
Orange mesh. Orange leather. Chrome details. No doubt, champagnepapi's signature has struck again. On the branding side, the pair will feature a mini-swoosh on the toebox while a Nocta logo is added to the label to complete the futuristic design. But that's not all! Drake has more surprises in store as shortly after, @brandon1an revealed two mock-ups of the Hot Step 2. On the menu: a "White" version and an "Eggplant" version.
As of today, Drake and Nike have not yet announced an official release date, but the pairs should hit shelves by this summer.
What about the Nocta x Nike Glide?
While the Certified Lover Boy draws attention to this brand-new silhouette, his Nocta x Nike Glide has recently been unveiled in different versions. Introduced for the first time during a Toronto Raptors game in 2022 with a black and white pair, it has finally emerged with a multitude of promising colorways.
On @moreofdrake's Instagram account, we can see colorways ranging from black to white to vivid colors. Indeed, a "Slime Green" version is covered in a striking neon shade, just like the bold "Bright Crimson" hue. Subsequently, the two partners unveiled single-color versions such as the "White Chrome" or an authentic "Black Chrome". Finally, a last silhouette nicknamed "White Black" rounds out the design that pays tribute to Jason Kidd's Zoom Flight 95. Regarding materials, each pair features a carbon fiber panel as well as four imposing bug eyes, giving it that futuristic look.
The launch of the first Nocta x Nike Glide "Black White" will take place this month, more precisely on July 20. The pair will release at a price of 160 euros on SNKRS and at other retailers. Mark your calendars!
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