Day: August 16, 2025

An initial look at the “El Vuelvo” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 3 is inspired by lucha libre culture. Making use of a white, red and green color palette inspired by the Mexican flag, they sports a white leather upper with lizard print overlays on the side inspired by luchadors masks.  Red lizard print overlays are seen at the toe and wrap the heel, taking the positions typically occupied by the iconic elephant print. Perched atop the tongue is a metallic gold Jumpman, while green reptile print shows up at the collar.  Behind the tongue reads “Que Fuerza”…

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PE Corner: “The Academy” Nike Kobe V Protro EYBL PE 

Brandon King

This iteration of the Kobe V Protro was given to the basketballers of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL): The Academy.  They sport a mint and black synthetic fused upper adorned on the sides with black Swooshes. Perched atop the mint tongue is a black Kobe logo. Royal blue is seen at the top of the rear heel, while underneath is an external heel counter that sports a Kobe signature.  Underneath this upper resides a black midsole and as well as a rubber outsole of the same hue.  As…

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Receipts Ready” Reebok Angel Reese 1 releasing September 18

Brandon King

This iteration of the debut signature sneaker of Angel Reese sports a black mesh upper over which is situated a white TPU exoskeleton that features angel wing shapes via a series of cutouts.  Black shows up at the eye rows, tongue, collar and inner, with Reese’s “AR” logo embossed atop the tongue.  A white midsole and try-colored, vector-branded rubber outsole completes this aesthetic.  The “Receipts Ready” Reebok Angel Reese 1 is slated to debut September 18 at reebok.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 120 USD sticker price.  Reebok Angel…

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“Christmas” Nike Ja 3 coming this December

Brandon King

This iteration of the Ja 3 features an upper that transitions from bright crimson to volt. A reversed, upended Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side, with more conventionally oriented branding present on the medial side.  A Ja logo resides atop the tongue, while “TWELVE” is seen on the rear heel.  Underneath this bright, high-energy upper resides a volt, Zoom X midsole and volt rubber outsole.  As it currently stands , the “Christmas” Nike Ja 3 is slated to debut December 26, 2025; they will carry a 140 USD…

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