Nike Zoom Freak 4 “University Red” DJ6149-002

If you’ve spotted this recurring trend with the now-surfacing Nike Zoom Freak 4, you’d notice that the Swoosh logo on each colorway features its own distinct pattern and colors. The “Action Grape” colorway featured classic zebra striping, while the “Dark Marina Blue” acted as a billboard for some text. Now, this University Red edition, seen here for the first time, meshes a variety of animal patterns for a safari-like theme.

What appears to be leopard spots, tiger stripes, and reptile scales have combined to form one pattern, appearing on the large reverse Swoosh logo on the medial side. An image of a navigation compass has emerged on the left tongue and on the right insole, while a marbling pattern sits on the heel section of the rubber outsole. Even the medial Swoosh logo appears with a woven-like surface. Clearly, there’s a theme of natural wildlife and exploration.

Grab a look at official images here (GS size pictured) and stay tuned for a release later this Fall/Winter 2022 season.