After the passing of Bill Bowerman, the renowned track coach who later became a successful entrepreneur with his creation of the Swoosh, designer Eric Avar took a moment to contemplate Bowerman's impactful life and revolutionary contributions to athletic footwear. Avar paid homage to this legacy through his upcoming design, the Nike Air Hyperflight, which made its debut in 2001 as a basketball sneaker specifically engineered for optimal performance while maintaining an incredibly light weight. This particular iteration of the Hyperflight, featuring a sleek black and white colorway, further accentuates the futuristic aesthetic of the shoe with its glossy finish and incorporation of Zoom Air cushioning technology.