Zion's 1st signature Jordan Brand shoe unveiled

Jordan Brand officially unveiled Zion Williamson's first-ever signature sneaker, The Zion 1, on Tuesday.

The New Orleans Pelicans star's roots and upbringing inspired the four colorways The Zion 1 will be available in upon its release.

There's a classic black and white version dubbed Gen Zion; ZNA, which represents "being out of this world, but also down to earth"; Noah, a tribute to Williamson's younger brother; and Marion, which is named after the South Carolina town where Zion attended middle school.

"The white and black colorway is important for me," Williamson said. "Growing up, I was taught that your home base is your foundation. Whether it's your family or your brothers, you need a solid base to start from, and that's what the white and black colorway represents for me. If you can master the simple things, your potential is limitless."

The shoe's design also includes nods to Williamson's love of superheroes.

"We knew that one of Zion's main inspirations for the look of the shoe was superhero armor. But when we thought about an icon or symbol that could clearly draw out the shoe’s benefits, the 'Z' made perfect sense to us," said Vianney de Montgolfier, senior footwear designer for Jordan Sport. "It's the letter for speed, it has the base for power, and it's maybe the most distinguishable letter in the alphabet. There's nothing else like it."

The Gen Zion version will be available April 23, with the remaining colorways released in May.