Day: June 20, 2019

This Air Jordan 1 was inspired by “The Who Said Man Not Meant To Fly” Commercial

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 1 is the sneaker embodiment of the adage, “How can we miss you if you never go away?”. Rarely a month goes by in which the progenitor of the Air Jordan lone does not release in some form. This latest addition to ever expanding roster of I’s is inspired by Nike’s classic “Who Said Man Was Not Meant To Fly” commercial from 1985. It sports a black and white leather upper with the overlays and Swoosh bordered by red trim. Red also is used on the tongue…

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Rockets are the new face of NBA disfunction

Brandon King

Move over Los Angeles Lakers, there is a new sheriff of disfunctionality in town. I submit to you the present-day Houston Rockets. After a successful 2017-18 that saw them come within one game of a trip to the NBA Finals, expectations were so high heading into this season, as the thought around the team was that they could be the team to dethrone the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors.  It was thought their defense would take a step back, namely because of the loss of wings Trevor Ariza and…

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Detailed Images of the Obsidian Air Jordan 1

Brandon King

Similar to the Blue Chill Air Jordan 1 that released earlier in the year, Jordan Brand has circled back around to revisit the UNC theme.  It is features sail, obsidian, and university blue leathers across its upper, accented by a obsidian Swooshes and wings logo with university blue tongue branding.  A sail midsole and obsidian rubber outsole completes the aesthetic of this shoe.  The “obsidian” Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG is scheduled to release August 17 at nike.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $160…

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Nike SB “J-Pack” in Black and Pine Green

Brandon King

Those familiar with the “Pink Box” era of NIke SB will remember the “J-Pack”, which were inspired by the Air Jordan 1.  These feature a black suede upper underlaid with pine green leather at the toe box. The same pine green is repeated on the swoosh, and tongue and heel branding. The upper sits atop a white midsole and pine green outsole.  This latest edition of the J-Pack is available at select skate shops such as Premier. The sticker price is set at $90 USD. 

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Adidas unveils new tech, Boost HD on new silhouette

Brandon King

The Adidas Pulseboost HD introduces the world to its latest technological achievement: Boost HD. This latest evolution in Boost is touted as more stable while still providing the same energy return and comfort of original Boost.  The Pulseboost HD sports an Adapt Knit flexible upper that sits atop a Boost HD midsole and on the outsole made of what Adidas is calling a Continental Adaptive Traxion rubber, which according to Adidas, offers maximum grip to help the wearer change direction on any surface, regardless of if it is wet or…

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More images of the “Lakers” Air Jordan 13

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 13 is part of , along with the “Knicks”Air Jordan 3, the “Rivals Pack” and pays homage to the Bulls and Michael Jordan defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in 1991 to capture their first NBA title.  It sports a white leather upper with a heel-wrapping suede overlay that sits above a midsole of the same color and black pods with a white outsole.  The “Lakers” Air Jordan 13 is scheduled to release July 20 at nike.com and select Jordan Brand retail establishments. The sticker price is set…

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Adidas is updating their Streetball silhouette

Brandon King

Adidas is giving their classic 1990’s Streetball silhouette a contemporary makeover.  It features a white leather upper with suede overlays and black mesh side panels. This upper sits atop a midsole that gradients from white to black as you go from toe to heel. A smokey translucent outsole with hits of yellow completes the design.  This modernized classic’s release is imminent at adidas.com and select retail venues.  Adidas StreetballEF9597

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