Author: Brandon King

PE Corner: Jalen Brunson debuts new Kobe VI Protro colorway against Pacers

Brandon King

The Eastern Conference Finals that pits the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers tipped off tonight and Knicks’ guard Jalen Brunson broke out a new colorway of the Kobe VI Protro.  They sport a lavender upper that fades to a soft pink. A purple and lavender tessellated pattern wraps the heel, with white Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. Perched atop the tongue is a Kobe logo, while a Kobe signature takes its usual position on the external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a pink midsole…

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“Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

These Kobe V Protros were made for the Aces of Lower Merion High, the alma mater of the late, great Kobe Bryant.  At this juncture there are images of the 2026 iteration, however wha we should see is a metallic silver and team red Flywire-equipped upper. Team red Swooshes should adorn the sides with a Kobe logo. of the same hue perched atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a team red rubber outsole.  The “Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro is planned to make its second retail…

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An intial look at the “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

We recently highlighted the reported return of the “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 and images of the 2025 iteration of the rare and highly sought-after colorway. Just as was the case with its 2011 progenitor, they sport o yellow suede upper with clean netting present on the sides and tongue. Black Jumpman branding appears on the tongue and rear heel, respectively, while “23” appears in Japanese characters on the lower lateral heel.  Underneath resides a white midsole with black at the heel accented with black speckled yellow “teeth as well as…

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PE Corner: The “Year of the Mamba” Kobe V Protro PE

Brandon King

This Player Exclusive iteration of the “Year of the Mamba Kobe V Protro features an all black FlyWire equipped upper. The Swoosh on the lateral side is in the ophidian embrace of a Black Mamba , while more conventional bending resides on the medial side.  A volt Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, offering a bit of visual variety, while a silver Kobe signature is seen on the external heel counter. Underneath the upper resides a black midsole and black rubber outsole. There is no indication of a pending…

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PE Corner: Caitlin Clark wears “Rookie of the Year” Kobe V Protro in season opener

Brandon King

Sunday in the Indiana Fever’s nationally televised season opener against the Chicago Sky, Caitlin Clark broke out this player reclusive iteration of the Kobe V Protro.  They sport a semi-gloss metallic silver upper adorned on the sides with red Swooshes. Red also takes care of the inner, collar, tongue, laces, and the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  A shiny external heel counter that is home to a Kobe signature. Underneath resides a silver midsole and a red rubber outsole.  At this time, there is no indication of a planned…

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Did Shaq just hint that the NBA Draft Lottery is rigged?

Brandon King

The NBA lottery has always been point of reference from fans who accused the league of guiding things towards a desired outcome.  The 2025 Draft Lottery won by the Dallas Mavericks has refueled the speculation amongst many fans that something is rotten in Denmark with the Draft Lottery.  The 85 draft lottery that the Knicks won, enabling them to draft Patrick Ewing with the No. 1 overall pick, is the most prominent example that detractors point to as a clear-cut example of league-initiated lottery chicanery. Other examples that are looked…

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An on-foot look at the Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz This Air Jordan 5 is one two colorways that was birthed out of a collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and streetwear brand Awake NY.  The black iteration sports a black leather upper with white stitching. Black netting can be seen on the sides, while the traditional clear netting present on the tongue. The co-branded tongues features Jumpman and Awake logos, with additional Awake branding seen via the “A” that adorns the sides and the “NY” that appears on the lower lateral heel on the right sneaker. Nike…

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”Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 likely coming this fall

Brandon King

The “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 debuted in 2011 as a Japanese exclusive release to commemorate the opening of the Jordan Tokyo 23 Store located in Shibuya, as well as the Tokyo 23 basketball tournament.  According to zsneakerheadz, in 2025, the “Tokyo” will make its first retail return since its original release.  What we should be presented with is a yellow suede upper with clean netting on the sides and tongue. Black Jumpmen can be seen perched atop the grey tongue and the rear heel, respectively, along with “23” written in…

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A detailed look at the “Grand Finale” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

This women’s specific iteration of the Air Jordan 11 sports a white leather upper overlaid with a pearl grey patent leather rand. A metallic Jumpman appears at the lateral ankle, a “23” appears at the rear heel, while “JUMPMAN JORDAN” reads on a sash that crosses the ballistic mesh tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a semi-milky translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Grand Finale” Air Jordan 11 is scheduled to debut November 11 at nike.com and select retail establlshments. Pricing information will be reported as it…

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The ”Flight Club” Air Jordan 4 coming February 2026

Brandon King

Sneaker enthusiasts of a certain age, or with a historical perspective, are familiar with the Air Jordan Flight Club. It was a popular membership club in the late 80s into the early 90s that offered members benefits including newsletters, posters and limited edition products.  This upcoming colorway of the classic Air Jordan 4 is inspired by the membership cards that were placed in the boxes. At this time, there are no images available; however, what is known is that they sport a sail, black, and university red color palette. Initial…

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