Day: October 11, 2023

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Maryland sneaker spot hit in robbery

Brandon King

A Largo, Maryland sneaker store was one of approximately 100 businesses hit in a pair of smash-and-grabs in late September. Hot Heat Sneakers was one of several businesses in Largo Plaza that was victimized by two or three crooks in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 27. Video surveillance shows the one thief taking a tumble as he was exiting through the window with their ill-gotten merchandise. “I had no words. Honestly, I just stood … couldn’t even come in the store for a half hour … Just in…

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Fisk appoints Valencia Jordan Director of Athletics

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Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Communications Coordinator, Tennessee State Athletics Effective October 6, 2023, Fisk University has named Valencia Jordan as its new Director of Athletics. Jordan, who played volleyball at the university in 1981-82, will take over immediately at the North Nashville HBCU university. “Being an AD is a dream come true for me,” said Jordan. “Coming full circle to Fisk is an honor. So much rich tradition here. Now it is time to make some new history. There are some great people here. I look forward to getting to…

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“Black/White” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming February 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air Jordan 1 High OG is one of several looks of the foundational silhouette of the venerable Air Jordan line that is slated to debut in 2024. At this juncture there are no available images but what is known is they will make use of a black and white colour palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white toe, black midsection that is overlaid with white that wraps the heel and flanks the ankle. White Swooshes could be on the sides, with a…

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“Latte” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming next spring

Brandon King

The “Latte” Air Jordan1 High OG is a new colorway of the 1 that is set debut next spring. At this early juncture, there are images available , but what is known is these will make use of a black, legend medium brown, white, and sail color palette. Initial predictions assigns an aesthetic of a white foundational layer overlaid with black at the front and legend medium brown wrapping the heel and flanking the white collar. Black Swooshes could adorn the sides, along with a matching Wings logo. Underneath resides…

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“White/Red” Air Jordan XII: More Images

Brandon King

Although like many fans of the Air Jordan XII, I would have loved to have seen the “Taxi” finally make its overdue return, the “White/Red” colorway is a more than acceptable consolation prize. It sports a ribbed, white leather upper overlaid with red lizard print mudguards on both the lateral and medial sides. Jumpman branding is seen on the tongue, along with “TWO3.” The word “JUMPMAN” is stamped on plastic sections on the lateral side. On the rear heel reads “JORDAN” and “QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE REATEST PLAYER EVER”, along…

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