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Elena Delle Donne's basketball shoe invites everyone to step in and take a shot at the game. Made for everyone, it has a collapsible heel and a large strap, so you can get in and lock in with 1 hand. Full-length Air cushioning and a forefoot Zoom Air unit give you an optimal blend of bounce and energy return to help you feel fresh all game long. Step In, Strap Down and Go The heel of the shoe partially collapses when you step in, effectively widening the collar to make getting in extra easy.