Day: March 24, 2020

First real look at the “Smoke Grey” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The “Smoke Grey” incarnation of the Air Jordan 1 is a new colorway of the silhouette that is supposed to launch this summer. This Air Jordan 1 will make use of a white, light, smoke grey and varsity red color palette. It will sport white leather base overlaid by grey suede and red leather at the collar. Black lateral and medial Swooshes and a Wings logo complete the look of the upper. The look is rounded out by a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The ‘Smoke Grey” Air Jordan…

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“There Is No Coming Back” Nike Kyrie 6: Official Images

Brandon King

This Kyrie 6 utilizes a photon dust and green strike colour palette. The combination engineered mesh and suede upper features a mid foot strap that glows in the dark. Green slime Swooshes are located on the lateral and medial sides along with the phrase “There Is No Going Back” embroidered on the lateral side. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a mostly white outsole with sections of pink, green and black. There is no announced release date for this Kyrie 6, but there are some pairs floating around…

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New Balance Foundation Pledges $2 Million toward Coronavirus relief efforts

Brandon King

The New Balance Foundation has pledged two million dollars in an effort to help mitigate the negative effects that COVID-19 has had on various locales. Below is a release from the Foundation: BOSTON, MA – March 24, 2020 – Boston-based New Balance Foundation today announced it has committed $2 million in non-profit grants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support local, regional and global communities. “We firmly believe it is our civic duty to support our communities in need around the world,” said Anne Davis, managing trustee New Balance Foundation.  “As…

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“University Blue” Air Jordan 9 coming in December

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 9 is expected to be part of Jordan Brand’s holiday roster, this time in a new university blue colorway. While no images have come to light, it is known the shoe will make use of a white, black and university blue color palette. They could somewhat visually resemble the Air Jordan 9 PE worn by Penny Hardaway and Nick Anderson, but this is purely speculative. This Air Jordan 9 is scheduled for a December 5 release at nike.com and select retail venues and will carry a sticker…

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