In a heartfelt homage, Elena Delle Donne honors her basketball hero, Sheryl Swoopes, who holds the illustrious distinction of being the first female basketball player to have her own signature shoe. Embodying the spirit of the iconic 1996 Nike Air Swoopes, the Nike Hyperdunk 2017 ‘Elena Delle Donne’ pays homage through various design features. With its split color blocking, signature heel tab, and matching inner lining pattern, it encapsulates the essence of the revered original. Moreover, personal touches have been methodically infused into the shoe, including a poignant pink angel wing tattoo graphic adorning the interior tongue, a tribute to Delle Donne’s beloved sister, Lizzie. Enhancing its individuality, the shoe unveils translucent outsoles that subtly showcase the words ‘Demand’ and ‘Excellence’.