July 23, 2019 | Sneaker Shop Talk

This Air Max 97 is releasing soon

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Brandon King

This Air Max 97 is part of a series of shoes from the brand that will feature a graphic motif. The white upper of this shoe is circumnavigated by a repetitive cursive Nike, while draftsmen styled branding is found on the lateral underlay. The same them for the branding is also found on the insole. A white midsole and a outsole of the same color with black flex channels and sections of red completes the aesthetic. This Air Max 97 is scheduled for an August 10, 2019 release at nike.com…

Zion Williamson signed with Jordan Brand

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Brandon King

One of the most coveted sneaker free agents in recent memory, Zion Williamson, now has a footwear home. The number one pick in this year’s NBA Draft has signed with Jordan Brand. He has been spotted wearing both Puma and Nikes and it was speculated that those were the top candidates vying to add him to their respective roster, so it was somewhat of a surprise that he chose the Jumpman.

Ben McLemore agrees to contract with Rockets

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Brandon King

Free agent guard Ben McLemore has agreed to a partially guaranteed two-year deal with Houston Rockets, according to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania. Since being taken seventh overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2013, the guard has occasional flashes, but has failed to live up to the expectations when he came out of Kansas ( too early). Last season he did not start any of the 19 games he appeared in and averaged a paltry 3.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in just 8.3 minutes per contest.

Johnson C. Smith named to ITA All-Academic team with six players claiming All-Academic Scholar-Athletes honors

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Brandon King

From JCSU Office of Sports Information: TEMPE, Ariz. – The Johnson C. Smith University women’s tennis team was named to the 2019 Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team and six Golden Bulls earned individual ITA Scholar-Athlete honors, the ITA announced Thursday. This year the Intercollegiate Tennis Association saw an increase in qualifying teams and scholar-athletes. All-Academic honors were awarded to 940 teams and thousands of scholar-athletes. JCSU women’s team who earned All-Academic honors individual academic accolades are Alisa Stevenson, Aleena Oakley, Aria Springfield, Cierra Turner, Jada Strickland and Halle Parker. All-Academic teams boast a team GPA of 3.20…

Original colorway returns for the Saucony Grid Web

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Brandon King

Saucony’s Grid Runner is returning in its original colorway for the first time in 19 years. This runner is outfitted in a mesh upper with blue to black gradient web overlay. Black is hue for the tongue, collar and inner. The Saucony logos on the lateral and medial sides also feature a gradient effect, this one going for yellow to orange and back,to yellow. The upper is supported by a white midsole that contains the Grid cushioning system and a multi hued rubber outsole. The OG Saucony Grid is scheduled…

Vans Ni Tartan Pack now available

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Brandon King

The Tartan Pack from Vans is comprised of two colorways of the Bold Ni. One pair sports green upper with a tartan pattern , while the other pair sports that of red. Both pairs feature white leather overlays and sit on white midsole and gum rubber outsole. Both pairs are currently available at select retail establishments such as Coutié with a sticker price of £77 GBP, which is approximately $96 USD.

Panda Ruì Bù inspired this Reebok Collaboration

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 Brandon King

The Reebok Club C is actually a combination of two silhouettes. It combines the upper of the 1986’s Revenge tennis shoe with. The midsole of the Club C. This combiner-shoe was taken by Fulda’s 43einhalb and made part of Reebok’s “International Food” pack, that include collaborative offerings from Overkill and asphaltgold. This Club C revenge is inspired by Ruì’s Restaurant, a famous London-based noodle eatery. Panda Ruì Bù always dreamt of becoming a chef in London’s finest restaurants. On breaks from his dishwashing job, he would he would prepare his…