Tag: Sneakers

This Nike Book 1 was inspired by Greenbow, AL’s most famous resident

Brandon King

title image via kicksvisionofficial In the Suns’ game against the LA Clippers, Devin Booker wore a pair of his Nike Book 1 sneakers insired by Forrest Gump.  Borrowing its aesthetic from the pair of Cortez that Forrest was gifted by Jenny before he decided to go for a run, it sports a white leather upper adorned on the sides with red Swooshes. The same red also shows up on the Cortez-styled rear heel overlay and the “Nike” and “Book” branding on each respective tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole that…

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PE Corner: The “LSU” Nike Ja 1

Brandon King

title image via sneaker_rizhi This Nike JA 1 was made for the LSU Basketball program. It sports a purple mesh foundational layer overlaid with leather of the same color at the toe and flanking the forefoot. The golden Swoosh wraps around to the lateral and medial sides.  Ja and LSU branding can be seen on each respective tongue, with additional branding for each entity also seen on the white textile heel wraps. Morant’s number 12 also has its home on the leather rear heel overlay.  Underneath the aforementioned upper lies…

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PE Corner: Pascal Siakam’s KD 16

Brandon King

These KD 16 were seen on the feet of Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam in their recent game against Oklahoma City Thunder.  The blue weave of the upper is paired with black ovaerlays. Black also shows up on the support wings, with the same hue present on the Swoosh on the lateral ankle. Pink encircles the KD logos on the tongue, rounding out the aesthetic of the upper.  Underneath resides a black midsole and matching rubber outsole.  As is so often the case here at PE Corner, there has been…

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”Black Cement” Air Jordan 3 to return in 2024?

Brandon King

The “Black Cement” Air Jordan III last returned in 2018 to much fanfare and just 6 years later it is apparently being primed for its next retail run. According to the incomparable,zsneakerheadz, the classic colorway of the Air Jordan III is going to be back this November. At this juncture, there are no avaialble images but what we should see is the classic BCIII aesthetic, meaning a black leather upper overlaid with elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Cement grey preforated leather aappears at the midfoot and…

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“Multi-color” LeBron XXI coming later this year

Brandon King

This multi-hued LeBron XXI features mismatched aesthetic, with the left sporting a fuchsia upper that transitions to an orange; the mate being a blue that softens into a lighter green. A jeweled Swoosh that looks glow in the dark occupies the lateral sides of both shoes, while on the medial features the embroidered outline of the iconic logo.  Underneath the aforementioned uppers reside blue midsole for the left shoe and a fuchsia for the right with orange and sea foam rubber outsoles.  The “Multi-Color” LeBron XXI is slated to debut…

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”Cool Grey” Air Jordan 9 coming in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, t he “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 9 is set to make a return in 2025. They debuted back in 2002 as a then newcolourway of the 9 that had its cache raised when they had the distinct honor of being one the retro models that Micheal Jordan took to the court during his time with the Washington Wizards.  As of yet, there are no availale images of the 2025 iteration but what we should see if a sneaker with a grey…

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Iconic Air Jordan XII returning next spring

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz Last seen in 2016, the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII is being primed for a return. According to reporting from the incomparable zsneakerheadz, they are planned to drop in the spring of 2025.  At this early juncture there are no available images but they will utilise a black and varsity red colour palette. We should see a sneaker with a black ribbed upper. If they are going to be “remastered” let us hope that they get the shaoe of the mudguards correct and not some of…

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“Paris Olympics” Air Jordan 6 coming in August 

Brandon King

The Paris Olympics is on the horizon and Jordan Brand will not allow a momentous occasion to pass without releasing associated footwear, of which this upcoming Air Jordan 6 is part of that objective.  At this juncture there are no available images but what is known is this yet-to-be-released Air Jordan 6 will utilise a pure platinum, glacier blue, metallic gold and coconut milk colour palette.  Initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a pure platinum upper with metallic gold appearing on the lace locks. Pure platinum may also appear on…

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“Alien”  Victor Wembanyama x Nike GT Hustle coming May 2024

Brandon King

Rookie Sensation has been one of the most hyped players to enter the NBA arguably since LeBron James.  Although his presence on the San Antonio Spurs has not translated into immediate wins, the Spurs are currently 18-57, with only Washington and Detroit having worse win-loss records, the no.1 overall pick in the 2023 draft is currently averaging 21.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and a league-leading 3.4 blocks on .486/.323/.799 splits.  For large portion of his rookie campaign, Wembanyama has taken to the court in the Nike GT Hustle and…

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”Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 dropping late May

Brandon King

I have been highly critical of J Balvin’s previous Jordan Brand collaborative efforts. Despite the visual cacophony that was his Air Jordan 1 and his gimmicky light-up Air Jordan 2, Jordan Brand saw nothing wrong with subjecting more of their classic silhouettes to his “unique tastes”, with the latest victim, er canvas, being the Air Jordan 3.  With that being said, this upcoming Air Jordan 3 is by far, his best colllaborative effort. An homage to his son Rio, it sports a black leather foundatiobal layer overlaid with elephant print…

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