Zion Williamson and Naruto's Jordan Sneaker Collab Is Releasing in May

Zion Williamson, Jordan Brand, and Naruto are teaming up to collaborate on a collection centered around the Jordan Zion 1. Here's everything we know so far.

Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 Collection
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Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 Collection

Avid anime fan Zion Williamson has announced an upcoming collaboration that links Jordan Brand and Japanese manga series Naruto.

According to Williamson, the collection will be centered around his debut signature sneaker, the Jordan Zion 1. He added that the project is inspired by their “parallel paths of overcoming adversity.”

Excited to share this story with the world. The @Jumpman23 Zion 1 x Naruto Collection is inspired by our parallel paths of overcoming adversity. Stay tuned! #BelieveIt pic.twitter.com/e4QnbeEpAT

Williamson has been outspoken about his love of anime and Naruto specifically. During a 2019 in-game interview, Williamson’s mother Sharonda Sampson famously revealed that she and her son watch it together.

Jordan Brand also confirmed the Naruto project on Twitter. As of now, a release date hasn’t been announced, but we’ll keep you updated as more is revealed.

UPDATE (04/26): Official launch details for Williamson’s Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 collection have been announced. The capsule features three colorways of the collaborative sneaker starting with the “Kyuubi” colorway arriving on May 11, followed by the “Shinobi” and the “Nine Tails” makeup of the shoes along with matching apparel dropping on May 18. The Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 collection will be released at Nike.com and at select Jordan Brand retailers. Grab a closer look at the styles below.

Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 'Kyuubi'
Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 'Shinobi'
Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 'Nine Tails'
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Zion Williamson's Naruto Anime Outfit