The Internet Reacts to Zion's Nike Sneaker Blow Out

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Zion's sneaker blow is not the look Nike needed.

As the story goes, college superstar Zion Williamson's Nike sneaker blew out in the Duke vs UNC game on National TV, February 20, 2019. Oh boy! The complete opposite of a good look for Nike.

The sneaker blowing out was bad enough, but to make matters worse, Zion left the game due to an injury caused by the sneaker malfunction. We all know what happened next: the Internet.

Also, Nike released a statement: "We are obviously concerned and want to wish Zion a speedy recovery. The quality and performance of our products are of utmost importance. While this is an isolated occurrence, we are working to identify the issue.”

Enough of what you already know. Let's take a look at how the Internet reacted. Ready? Leggo!

Check out the responses below, and let's discuss in the comments.

Video Source: ESPN

Complex Sports on Twitter

“Nike trying to explain why Zion was seriously injured in their shoe https://t.co/J47rNspWC4”

A1 journalism by Darren. Lmao

Darren Rovell on Twitter

“PG 2.5, the shoe Zion Williamson wore last night, is discounted between 4.5% and 16% on Nike’s website, depending on color.”

Jacques got em tho

Jacques Slade on Twitter

“This is misleading, @darrenrovell . Linking the two suggest they are related when they are not. You should clarify and delete this tweet. Not saying you did this intentionally, but without context you leave too much ambiguity. https://t.co/4lFCh4IYUv”

Josiah Johnson on Twitter

“Nike: "Hey buddy, we just wanted to apologize for your shoe explod--" Zion Williamson: https://t.co/Wj24vQOT5P”

G3 on Twitter

“So we gon act like Zion Nike’s ain’t just rip in half🤦🏽‍♂️. #BBB #GXNG”

Brandon on Twitter

“Under Armour, Adidas and Puma after Zion blew out his Nikes #DukeUNC https://t.co/jFdtabh5U7”

Co Cap on Twitter

“Damn you @Nike First you take out Calvin now Zion 😡”

Gilbert Arenas on Twitter

“Zion Williamson : “I’m about to drop 40 on UNC tonight” Zion Williamson’s Nikes : https://t.co/qs38pVm12F”

Landon on Twitter

“Nike design engineers right now... #Zion https://t.co/EG1qYe8J4s”

Juan Calderon on Twitter

“Me returning my Nikes tomorrow after seeing Zion's shoe explode. https://t.co/EnNqjV32Ks”

Sporting News on Twitter

“Nike head office after Zion ripped through his shoe: https://t.co/Mq1MruBY4R”

Sports Illustrated on Twitter

“Introducing Nike's new sneaker/sandal hybrid - 'The Zion 1' 😏 https://t.co/DStgqj7rHn https://t.co/Octvc2IGDD”

Josiah Johnson on Twitter

“How Lavar Ball and BBB looking at Nike after Zion’s shoe exploded”

The Rush on Twitter

“Nike exec's seeing their shoes harm Zion Williamson”

Cameron Grant on Twitter

“Zion looking at Nike after his shoe exploded. https://t.co/EbSbfqp3lH”

Comments (5)

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DAMRUFF

Editor

Feb 22, 2019

Couple comments. Why in the hell did Nike allow Zion to ball in those anyway? Look at the size of him. There’s no way a sneaker that retails for such a low price could hold that man. Nike better feel happy this wasn’t the new Adapt kicks or a pair of Jordan’s. Especially since the Adapt kicks is their new baby and Jordan played for North Carolina. Lastly Nike has to sign this kid no matter the cost. They could easily flip the marketing on this if they do. If they don’t sign him this black cloud will forever hang over them.