Day: October 26, 2020

An initial look at the PSNY New Balance 327

Brandon King

New Balance and PSNY have joined forces to bring to life this 327. It sports a foundational layer of navy mesh over which is laid suedes of navy and grey respectively. On the lateral side is a large, green “N” logo, while on the medial side is “NB” branding, underneath is PSNY’s “We Need Leaders” slogan, with PSNY logo embossed on the lateral heel. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and light green rubber outsole. The PSNY x New Balance 327 is expected to release sometime during the…

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This women’s Air Jordan 1 Low is on the way

Brandon King

It what should come as a surprise to no one, there at one new colourway of the Air Jordan 1 Low on the way.    This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low is a women’s exclusive; its berry upper features a combination of smooth and perforated leather underlaid by black at toebox. Black also shows up at the Swooshes that adorn lateral and medial sides as well as the tongue. Gold embroidery takes care of the Jumpman and “23” on the tongue, with a black Wings logo on the rear heel completing…

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Brazilian brand launches latest vegan sneaker

Brandon King

The IBI High is the latest addition to Brazilian eco brand’s Cariuma’s sustainable sneaker lineup. The new model is vegan-friendly and sports a bamboo-spun two piece knitted upper with a Intertek-certified eco-friendly water repellent layer. According to the brand the two piece construction leaves behind no post-production textile waste and the minimal stitching used keeps the energy and overall waste down. The IBI High utlilzes a vegan bio-foam insole and an inner that is lined with recycled cork and organic mamona oil. Laces and logo labels are produced from the…

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Hall of Fame coach W.C. Gorden passes at 90

Brandon King

The bastard that is the year 2020 has claimed another life, this time the legendary Jackson State coach W.C. Gorden. From swac.org: JACKSON, Miss.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference mourns the passing of legendary Jackson State football coach W.C. Gorden. Gorden was the most successful coach in the history of the school’s renowned football program. His tenure included a stunning 28-game winning streak during the late 1980s. Credited with making Jackson State’s football program a powerhouse in the SWAC during that era, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of…

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“3M Snake” Air Force 1 B coming back in 2021

Brandon King

Twenty years after its original release, the “3M Snake” Air Force 1 Low will make a return to retail. If it is to keep with the aesthetic of its 2001 progenitor, it should feature a black tumbled leather upper overlaid with 3M at toe, running the eye row and wrapping the heel. Grey snakeskin Swooshes find homes on the lateral and medial with black laces and an overlay of the same hue rounding out the upper. The aesthetic is completed by awhite midsole and black rubber outsole. The “3M Snake”…

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