Day: August 10, 2020

An initial look at the “Kay Yow” Nike LeBron Soldier 14

Brandon King

The relationship between Nike and Kay Yow is ongoing and this upcoming LeBron Soldier 14 is one of the latest manifestations of that partnership. It sports a black ballistic mesh upper with pink showing up on the lateral Swoosh, the ribbon on the medial side, inner, laces, heel and pull tab. Kay Yow branded insoles round out the upper, which sits atop a black midsole and pink translucent outsole. The retail debut of the “Kay Yow” Nike Lebron Soldier 14 is predicted in the coming months at nike.com and select…

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An initial look at the 2020 “Veneer” Nike Dunk Low

Brandon King

This will be the second Dunk Low to re-release from 2001’s “Ugly Duckling” pack, following the return of the “Veneer” colorway back in February. The 2020 version will ( allegedly) do its level best to stay true to its original sporting a brown premium suede upper overlaid with green at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Purple suede Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue showing up on the laces, rear heel overlay and the tongue branding. A white midsole and a deep purple rubber…

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An initial look at the “Dark Concord” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

The “Dark Concord” is a brand new colorway of the Air Jordan 12 that is part of Jordan Brand’s holiday 2020 release plans. It will sport a black upper with minimal use of dark concord , as it only is present at the plastic overlays on the lateral and medial sides, tongue branding, top eyelets and rear pull tab. This upper sits atop a black midsole and outsole of the same hue with a white Jumpman and tiny concord section with the number “23”. At this juncture, the “Dark Concord”…

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The “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 1 High OG has a release date

Brandon King

After 19 years, the “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 1High OG returns and unlike its 2001 progenitor, should be widely available outside of Japan. This Air Jordan 1 High OG is, for the time being, scheduled to release November 14 at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a $170 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 High OG CO.JP White/Midnight Navy-Metallic Silver DC1788-100 $170 November 14, 2020

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August 9, 2020 WNBA Recap

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Who Got it Done A’ja WilsonLVA vs. NYL 31 5 2   11-12 ft C. DangerfieldMIN vs. LAS 29 2 4   2 stl Amanda Zahui B.NYL vs. LVA 20 9 2   6-9 3-pt Kelsey MitchellIND vs. WAS 29 2 2 Riquna WilliamsLAS vs. MIN 21 1 1   5-5 3-pt Yesterday’s Scores  Washington Mystics (3-4)  84 Indiana Fever (3-4)  91 PTS K.Mitchell-IND – 29   TRB T.McCowan-IND – 11   Minnesota Lynx (5-2)  81 Los Angeles Sparks (4-3)  97 PTS -MIN – 29   TRB C.Parker-LAS – 10   Las Vegas Aces (5-2)  78 New York Liberty (1-6)  76 PTS A.Wilson-LVA – 31…

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August 9, 2020 NBA Recap

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Dame bounces back after ending of Clippers game in a major way. pt rb ast Damian LillardPOR vs. PHI 51 3 7   15-16 ft Austin RiversHOU @ SAC 41 6 4   6-11 3-pt Kawhi LeonardLAC vs. BRK 39 2 6   4 stl Gordon HaywardBOS vs. ORL 31 9 5 James HardenHOU @ SAC 32 8 7   3 stl Josh RichardsonPHI @ POR 34 5 6   6-10 3-pt Caris LeVertBRK @ LAC 27 4 13 J.J. RedickNOP vs. SAS 31 5 3   8-12 3-pt De’Aaron FoxSAC vs. HOU 26 2 9…

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P.J. Tucker Kobe 5 PE coming to retail

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Houston Rockets forward, who is becoming just as known for his foot game as his basketball game, has divulged that he will have his own colorway of the Kobe 5 coming to retail. It features an upper that sports a purple and white zebra striping overlaid with a turquoise and purple tessellated pattern. Black Swooshes on the sides, and white Kobe branding on the heels and tongue complete the upper, with the complete aesthetic rounded out by a purple midsole and a rose rubber outsole. This Kobe 5 Protro is…

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Recycled materials find a home on this Air Max 90

Brandon King

This Air Max 90 is the latest example of the brand using recycled materials such as Nike Grind and Crater tech. It sports a textile upper in a variety of greys with white Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. The blue rubber heel overlay, as well as the tongue label feature volt branding. This upper sits atop a white midsole with a grey section at the heel where the Air Max unit is housed and a light blue and white midsole. The release of this “Vast Grey” Air Max…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Thief steals $400 of sneakers from CT store

Brandon King

Police in Hamden, Connecticut are seeking two person of interest in the theft of approximately $400 worth of sneakers from a local Bob’s Stores location. According to law enforcement, the incident occurred July 30 at the Bob’s located on 2300 Dixwell Avenue. Authorities ascertained that two individuals entered the shoe department and stole five pairs of sneakers, valued at nearly $400. The suspects exited the store and absconded in a grey GMC van, heading in the direction of Skff street. Those with information regarding this case is asked to call…

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