Nike Hong Kong is honoring two-time Olympic Gold fencing medalist Cheung Ka-long with a special edition of the Air Zoom Vomero 5.
The new model carries on with the design ethos of the Air Max 97 model from two years ago, which was released in celebration of the athlete's first gold at the 2020 Olympics. The sneaker is crafted with a retro color scheme of cobalt blue, Black, gray and cream, while the metallic panel swoosh echoes Cheung's golden achievements. "I believe gold brings me good fortune," he said in a statement. Finally, his iconic motto "DON’T LOSE YOUR WAY" is infused in the shoe's DNA, paying homage to his spirit and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
"The style of shoe won't limit my creativity; on the contrary, it makes me think about how to make the most of the
resources at hand," Cheung added. "Similar to fencing, although the sport has its own rules and patterns, I always approach it from different angles, trying to do the best I can.”
Cheung became the first Hong Kong athlete to take home two consecutive Olympic gold medals in fencing, and the second to become an Olympic champion. During the 2024 Olympics, he defeated Italy's Filippo Macchi 15–14.
Nike's Cheung Ka-long-inspired Air Zoom Vomero 5 Special Edition is set to release on December 14 for a retail price of $1,099 HKD (approximately $140 USD).
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