12 Dec 2024 By Aiyana K

Nike Launches the Second Cheung Ka Long Inspired Sneakers Air Zoom Vomero 5

A Celebration of His Winning Journey and

“Don’t Lose Your Way” to Inspire the Next Generation Of Athletes*

What to Know

  • Moved by Cheung Ka Long’s relentless spirit and determination, Nike once again teams up with the two-time gold medallist to design a special edition of the Air Zoom Vomero 5.
  • The design draws on Ka Long’s devotion for sports and his love for vintage aesthetics
  • The insole features his motto “DON’T LOSE YOUR WAY,” a reminder to not waver from what matters

Hong Kong – Cheung Ka Long, Hong Kong’s first athlete to win back-to-back gold medals in men’s individual foil, was recently awarded the prestigious “Annual Award” by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) in Uzbekistan. Moved by his relentless drive to win, Nike once again collaborate with Ka Long to launch a special edition of the Air Zoom Vomero 5, set for release on 14 December. To carry on with the design ethos of the Air Max 97 launched two years ago when Ka Long won his first gold, this new version of the Air Zoom Vomero 5 continues to feature Ka Long’s iconic motto, “DON’T LOSE YOUR WAY”, a way to honor his spirit and inspire the next generation of athletes* to not deter from what truly matters: the love and passion that fuels you to chase your dreams.

Looking back at the moment he won the gold medal, Ka Long still felt incredible. He thinks true victory comes from the mind, not just technical skills, “Victory proves to everyone that ‘Hong Kong people can achieve it.’ It’s about how to make Hong Kong achieve accomplishments on the international stage, reaching our goals step by step.”

First seen on the podium in Paris, it was in this special edition Air Zoom Vomero 5 that Ka Long stood proudly to receive his gold medal, marking a historic moment that filled all of Hong Kong with collective pride. The design of the Air Zoom Vomero 5 draws inspiration from Ka Long’s early fencing roots and his love for vintage aesthetics – he believes old items carry stories and history in a way that new ones simply cannot match. He hopes these shoes will be an easy comfortable throw-on that can pair with any style.

The Air Zoom Vomero 5 retains the classic multi-layered and multi-material structural design of the series, with the collision of materials creating a sense of depth in the overall visual effect. The retro color scheme comes in cobalt blue and gray-white shoe bodies with cream-colored edges, highlighting the metallic design of the SWOOSH logo that echoes his golden achievements, “I believe gold brings me good fortune.” His lucky number “1” is engraved on the sole; while the insole features his personal motto, “DON’T LOSE YOUR WAY.” Adopting the habit from basketball players, Ka Long wrote “Don’t Lose Your Way” on every pair of his game shoes, as a reminder to not let his sight waver from his love for fencing. Ka Long’s motto remains in a subtle yet powerful presence, reminding us to stay grounded to our initial goals and passions, especially when facing life’s challenges.

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Air Zoom Vomero 5 Special Edition inspired by Cheung Ka Long:

Release date: 14 December 2024

Suggested Retail Price:

Air Zoom Vomero 5 Special Edition inspired by Cheung Ka Long: $1,099

Available at:

NIKE.COM

NIKE STORE

Nike Kicks Lounge Shop 501, Level 5, Times Square, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Nike Kicks Lounge Shop 3210, Level 3 and Shop 4103, Level 4, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui

Shop 3210, Level 3 & Shop 4103, Level 4, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City

Nike Rise G/F – 2/F, 19 Fa Yuen Street, Mong kok, Kowloon

G/F – 3/F, 8 – 12 Sai Yeung Choi Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon