Nike Giannis Freak 8 “Hyper Pink” IM5150-600

Giannis Antetokounmpo will soon become the first Nike signature athlete to play for the Miami Heat since LeBron James. Call it a coincidence, but his latest model is debuting in a colorway that’s as Vice-coded as it gets.

Here we have official images of the Nike Giannis Freak 8 “Hyper Pink,” the presumed rollout colorway for Antetokounmpo’s latest signature model. First previewed back in February as part of Nike’s initial announcement, the shoe sports a lively, flamingo-esque Hyper Pink foundation with contrasting black hits on the tongue and interior. The Swooshes, outsole, and tongue topper inject Dynamic Yellow and Hyper Orange pops, while the Giannis logo hits land in neon green.

The Nike Giannis Freak 8 “Hyper Pink” doesn’t have a confirmed release date yet, but all signs point to an August 1st, 2026 launch as the model’s inaugural colorway. Pairs will be available from Nike and select retailers for $115. See official images below and hit our Sneaker Release Dates page to browse more upcoming basketball shoes.

Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.