Day: November 30, 2018

Nike Kobe 1 Protro “USA”

Brandon King

This Kobe 1 was worn by Kobe Bryant during the 2006 World Games and Nike Basketball has decided to return it to retail. Like its 2006 progenitor this sneaker features a navy suede and white leather upper with red accenting showing up on the stitching, bordering the top lace hole, the tongue logos (which include a Kobe logo,  “USA” and a Swoosh logo ) and the UPTEMPO on the rear heel.  The midsole is white and red and includes a carbon fiber wrap around the heel, beginning at the midfoot.…

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Trophy Room and Jordan Brand collaborates on Air Jordan 5 in 2019

Brandon King

It appears the Air Jordan 5 Laney JSP are not the only 5s in the works from the folks at Jordan Brand. According to py_rates, a two shoe Jordan 5 collaboration between JB and Trophy Room, the Buena Vista, Florida sneaker boutique owned by Marcus Jordan, is set for a spring 2019 release. The first will be made up of a ice blue/sail/metallic gold/university red color palette and the second will include a university red/ice blue/sail/university red makeup. At this point there are no images or precise release day information.…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: New Balance factory manager stole thousands of dollars worth of sneakers

Brandon King

IOur latest edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers reveals that even those who work with footwear on a daily basis are not immune to being seduced by the dark side of the sneaker force. A New Balance manager has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of shoes from the company’s South Union Street factory. According to a police report 43-year-old Wilson Suarez was arrested and charged with larceny of property valued over $1,200 from a building.   BREAKING New Balance factory manager charged with sneaker thefts …

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