Closer Look: Dwight Howard's adidas Superbeast In White/Grey/Blue

words_Brandon Richard images_Nick DePaula Lost in all of Dwight Howard's brute power and devastating dunks is the fact that he's one of the most athletic near-7-footers to ever play the game. In an era of basketball where guards are looking for sneaker technology that enhances quickness and provides a low to the ground feel, big men are doing the same. Enter the adidas Superbeast - Dwight Howard's signature shoe for the second half of the NBA season. Designed by Robbie Fuller, the Superbeast features a lightweight build consisting of an air mesh window and SprintSkin, a strong and breathable material that Dwight credits for lateral support. The large 3-Stripes represent Dwight's stature and make use of a fading color effect that is symbolic of a beast lying low before attacking its prey. Subtle details, like the toebox, are reminiscent of the Shell Toe, Dwight's go-to daytime shoe; the graphic of his face on the tongue is a throwback to older models like the Stan Smith. Below, a double-stacked Z-Torsion System allows the foot to transition naturally during movement and slows the rate at which the ankle rolls outward. ALIVE cushioning in the midsole features a nano element that compresses when activated to incr...