Day: May 15, 2025

PE Corner: the “UNC” Air Jordan 9 PE

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 9 was made specifically for the UNC basketball program.  Another well-executed UNC PE, they sport a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue rand that also wraps the heel and extends up to the collar. A navy “23” appears beneath the global Jumpman logo, while “UNC” is perched atop each respective tongue. Navy lace loops are complemented beautifully by the university blue laces.  Underneath this upper resides a navy midsole and a Jumpman-branded white rubber outsole.  These will remain in the realm of Player Exclusive, well…

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“Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 to return in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz When they were released back in 2011, the “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 was not only a hit amongst fans of the AJ5 but Air Jordan heads as a whole.  Fifteen years after their original debut Jordan Brand will bring them back for their second trip round the retail sun. At this time, there are no images of the 2026 iteration, but what we should see is an Air Jordan 5 that features a grey nubuck upper that features clear netting on the sides and tongue.  Lighter…

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Austin Rivers blasts reporters and “anonymous sources”

Brandon King

Former NBA player and son of championship coach Doc Rivers, Austin Rivers, has had enough of “anonymous sources” and emphatically let that be known in a recent video posted to social media. “Y’all kill me with this anonymous sh*t. Seriously. No more of that. I don’t want anymore people talking about they heard such and such about a player due to an anonymous source, or I heard ‘this guy wants out’ or ‘he wants to be traded’, ‘he wants to be signed here’, ‘he’s unhappy, or ‘I heard that guy…

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”Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 release date postponed

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Even in a year chock full of anticipated sneaker returns, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 stood out as one scores of sneaker enthusiasts had at or near the top of their must have list.  Released originally in 2015, the Shattereds are returning for their tenth anniversary and the 40th for the AJ I. Initially set to release July 12, they have been postponed, with the new release date now set for August 23, per reporting from zsneakerheadz.  They will carry a 180 USD sticker price.  Air…

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The “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI has a release date

Brandon King

The Air Jordan VI turns 35 in 2026 and this color way is one of the to be released in honor of that milestone.  Based on salesman samples back in 2000, they sport the majority of the visual elements of the classic “Infrared” color way , however they tag out black for infrared at the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel, but most notably at the midsole.  Infrared can also be seen on the lace lock as well as a stripe on the rear spoiler/pull tab, while a translucent…

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