Arike Ogunbowale has been to the apex of the basketball world, but she’s never forgotten where she came from. For all the cold-blooded daggers, viral game-winners and eye-popping accolades, home is where her heart is. This special G.T. Cut 2 (drenched in Arike’s favorite shade of orange) pays homage to her hometown, the community that built her and the family that raised her. Behind the Design Arike’s success is rooted in family and the foundation they built growing up in Milwaukee. On the heel, you’ll find Arike’s “24." And to top it off, the names of the Ogunbowale family are on the insoles, a special reverence for the kin that helped Arike live out her dream at the highest level. The React insole provides support and comfort. Soft foam in the midsole offers comfort and a stable underfoot experience. Quick-Twitch Takeoff The upper is inspired by a butterfly with an inner cage that’s built into the lining underneath. It helps reduce the weight of the shoe to help you take off in an instant. Hit the Brakes As you’re hitting that sharp cut, the smear traction helps you briefly stick to the ground while the other directional traction helps you dig your toe in and toe out of it. The hollow herringbone pattern helps you stop quicker.