Stand down. Hyperguardup in 2012.

Joining the burgeoning Hyperfuse basketball family next year is the Nike Air Max Hyperguardup, which we give you a first look at here.

Previewed in five Fall 2012 colorways:

- White/Game Royal-White
- White/Gym Red-White
- White/Gorge Green-White
- White/Midnight Navy-Metallic Silver
- Black/White

Nike Air Max Hyperguardup adds a low profile Air-based silhouette to the Swoosh’s successful Zoom Hyperfuse franchise which enters its third year in 2012.

Anchored by a visible Max Air heel unit, Hyperfuse composite upper with mesh venting and a standard herringbone traction rubber outsole, the Hyperguardup takes over the price point held down by the Zoom Hyperfuse with a clean $100 box sticker. Get defensive about securing your pair starting in the second half of next year.

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