Nike Air Zoom Flight The Glove Black White OG (2026)

Nike Air Zoom Flight '98 "The Glove" — Black/White OG (2026)

The Nike Air Zoom Flight "The Glove" is one of Nike Basketball's most distinctive performance-era silhouettes, originally released in 1998 and closely associated with Gary Payton's elite defensive play. After a 2013 retro, the model sat dormant for over a decade before returning on July 31, 2026, in its OG Black/White/University Red colorway — the first of the 2026 retro run.

The defining design feature is a zip-up neoprene shroud that encases the entire upper, locking the foot in place and inspiring the shoe's name. Unzipping the shroud reveals an internal lacing system and the signature red "Monkey Paw" support cage beneath. The sculpted midsole and Air Zoom cushioning complete the late-'90s performance blueprint, and this 2026 OG retro stays faithful to the original construction without modern updates.

The Black/White/University Red palette keeps the color blocking high-contrast and clean — black neoprene across the upper, white detailing, and University Red on the heel tab and Monkey Paw cage — matching the exact tones collectors have long associated with the silhouette.

Details

• Style Code: IV6206-010
• Colorway: Black/White/University Red
• Originally Released: 1998; Previously Retroed: 2013
• 2026 Retro Release Date: July 31, 2026
• Key Feature: Zip-up neoprene shroud over internal lacing system
• Underfoot: "Monkey Paw" support cage; Air Zoom cushioning
• Gender: Men's