Day: April 6, 2024

Iconic Air Jordan XII returning next spring

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz Last seen in 2016, the “Flu Game” Air Jordan XII is being primed for a return. According to reporting from the incomparable zsneakerheadz, they are planned to drop in the spring of 2025.  At this early juncture there are no available images but they will utilise a black and varsity red colour palette. We should see a sneaker with a black ribbed upper. If they are going to be “remastered” let us hope that they get the shaoe of the mudguards correct and not some of…

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“Paris Olympics” Air Jordan 6 coming in August 

Brandon King

The Paris Olympics is on the horizon and Jordan Brand will not allow a momentous occasion to pass without releasing associated footwear, of which this upcoming Air Jordan 6 is part of that objective.  At this juncture there are no available images but what is known is this yet-to-be-released Air Jordan 6 will utilise a pure platinum, glacier blue, metallic gold and coconut milk colour palette.  Initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a pure platinum upper with metallic gold appearing on the lace locks. Pure platinum may also appear on…

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“Alien”  Victor Wembanyama x Nike GT Hustle coming May 2024

Brandon King

Rookie Sensation has been one of the most hyped players to enter the NBA arguably since LeBron James.  Although his presence on the San Antonio Spurs has not translated into immediate wins, the Spurs are currently 18-57, with only Washington and Detroit having worse win-loss records, the no.1 overall pick in the 2023 draft is currently averaging 21.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and a league-leading 3.4 blocks on .486/.323/.799 splits.  For large portion of his rookie campaign, Wembanyama has taken to the court in the Nike GT Hustle and…

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”Rio” J Balvin x Air Jordan 3 dropping late May

Brandon King

I have been highly critical of J Balvin’s previous Jordan Brand collaborative efforts. Despite the visual cacophony that was his Air Jordan 1 and his gimmicky light-up Air Jordan 2, Jordan Brand saw nothing wrong with subjecting more of their classic silhouettes to his “unique tastes”, with the latest victim, er canvas, being the Air Jordan 3.  With that being said, this upcoming Air Jordan 3 is by far, his best colllaborative effort. An homage to his son Rio, it sports a black leather foundatiobal layer overlaid with elephant print…

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Check out the “Cool Grey” LeBron XXI

Brandon King

This soon-to-be-released LeBron XXI sports a cool grey synthetic upper with a wavy pattern throughout. Glossy metallic silver Swooshes adorn the lateral side, while the outline of the iconic sits on the medial side. Lebron’s signature sits atop a suede overlay on the grey tongue and XXI branding seen at the dubrae and rear heel.    Underneath resides a Zoom Air-equipped midsole and grey rubber outsole.  The “Cool Grey” LeBron 21 is currenty availabe at nike.com and select retail establishsments; they carry a 200 USD sticker price.  images via Sneaker…

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”Georgia Peach” Air Jordan 3 coming late April

Brandon King

Dubbed the “Georgia Peach” this women’s specific Air Jordan is another example of Jordan Brand’s continual and concerted effort to show the ladies are not afterthoughts by providing high quality and well-executed footwear.  It sports a white leather with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. Cosmic Clay shows up on Jumpman branding oin the tongue and rear heel, as well as on the upper and lower eyelets. Underneath resides a sail midsole with cosmic clay wrapping the heel and a tri-coloured rubber outsole.  As it currently…

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”College Navy” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

This upcoming Kobe VIII Protro sports a navy engineered mesh upper with a large embroidered Swoosh on the lateral side and a smaller one on the medial ankle. White also is present in the on the Kobe logos on the rear wheel and tongue as well as the signature on the external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a college navy midsole and white rubber outsole.  The “College Navy” Kobe VIII Protro is planned to debut this fall at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 190…

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“Black Metallic” Air Jordan V returning in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz In a pleasing development, news has emerged that the classic “Black Metallic” Air Jordan V, last seen in2016,  is making a return in 2025.  While there are no available images, what is known is the upcoming iteration will reportedly be remastered in an effort to replicate the look and feel of its 1990 progenitor.  We should see a Jordan V with a black nubuck upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. Fire red should be present on the Jumpman that has its home on the…

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“Bright Mandarin/Vapor Green” Nike Ja 1 coming this month

Brandon King

This mismatched pair , something I’m a sucker for, features one outfitted in bright mandarin and its mate, vapor green. Ja branding appears on the tongues, lateral heel and insoles. Wraparound Swooshes adorn each upper with Morant’s number 12 embroidered on the rear heel.  Underneath each aforementioned upper resides a midsole that matches its corresponding upper, as well as a Ja-branded matching rubber outsole.  The “Bright Mandarin/Vapor Green” Nike Ja 1 is scheduled to debut April 19 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will 120 USD sticker price.  Nike…

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