Author: Brandon King

Jaylen Brown wore Swooshless version of “Reverse Grinch” Kobe VI Protro against Lakers on Christmas Day

Brandon King

In their highly publicized matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown laced up a pair of “Reverse Grinch” Kobe VI Protro. While this act, in and of itself, does not differentiate Brown from the scores of NBA players, who have taken these sneakers to the court, however the fact that Brown wore were Swooshless put him in a class by himself. Brown, who is reportedly a sneaker free agent rocked the Kobes, sans the branding due to his current status. He had previously been with Adidas,…

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Ohio State shows off LeBron PEs

Brandon King

Earlier this week, Ohio State unveiled their roster of team-exclusive LeBron footwear. The Buckeyes fleet of LeBron footwear consists of three LeBron NXXT Gen- a white-based colorway and a red-based look. Both featured tri-branded tongues with Ohio State, LeBron and Nike logos. The third color is based on Lebron’s first signature sneaker, the Air Zoom Generation. There are also a pair of LeBron XXI- a white iteration and a red colorway. The white color, which LeBron recently wore in host 40-point outing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, sports and embroidered…

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Take a look at the ”Baylor” LeBron XXI PE

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI seems to be the go-to footwear choice for several collegiate programs. Several of which have been featured here- Florida A&M, Ohio State, Duke, and Duquesne. The next school-specific iteration of the Lebron XXI is made for the Bears of Baylor University. They sport a vibrant green upper complimented with yellow, which outlines the lateral Swoosh, comprises most of that same branding on the medial side, and rear heel. A Baylor logo is present on the left tongue, while LeBron’s signature is perched on its usual location on…

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Duquense Basketball shows off fleet of LeBron PEs

Brandon King

Duquesne Basketball unveiled their lineup of team-exclusive Lebron footwear for this season. The sneaker roster includes two sets of the LeBron NXXT Gen and the LeBron XXI. All of which are outfitted in the Dukes’ navy, red and white colors and will feature Duquesne branding. A retail release seems unlikely, however if that changes, we will be on top of disseminating that information.

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LeBron wore these PEs in Saturday’s game against the Thunder

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers got a much-needed 129-120 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday night. LeBron James led the way with 40 points, one of six Lakers in double figures, while also adding 7 rebounds and 7 assists. On his feet were yet another LeBron XXI PE, these made for the Ohio State Buckeyes. They sport a white, perforated leather upper with large debossed Swoosh on the lateral side. An Ohio State “O” logo is seen on the red-trimmed tongue, with grey and red appearing on the rear heel.…

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” All-Star” Nike Zoom GT Cut 3 inspired by classic silhouette

Brandon King

Though it is being monikered “ASG” this Nike Zoom GT Cut 3’s aesthetic is inspired by the Jason Kidd’s Zoom Flight 5. This Zoom GT Cut 3 sports a white leather upper with perforations on the toe box and tongue. The navy on the upper is patterned like that on the Zoom Flight 5, including the buckle that is a call back to the bug eye on the side of Flight 5. A NTS (Nike Team Sports) jocktag is located on the tongue with the green “nike” branding on the…

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A better look at the “Blue Grey” Air Jordan 13

Brandon King

Recently we reported on an initial look of the upcoming “Blue Grey” Air Jordan 13. Since that initial article has come to light, better images of this 13 have come to light that offer a more official look of this yet-to-be-releaaed sneaker. It sports a white leather upper overlaid with blue-grey suede and dimpled side panels. Yellow Jumpman branding is seen on the tongues, with its signature panther’s eye-inspired hologram on the lateral ankle. Below the aforementioned upper resides a blue-grey midsole black “paws” and a white trimmed rubber outsole.…

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An initial look at the “Flint Grey” Air Jordan XIV

Brandon King

The “Flint Grey” is a new color of the fourteenth model of the venerable Air Jordan line that is slated to debut in the spring of 2024. This upcoming Jordan 14 sports a combination suede and nubuck flint grey and stealth upper with its Ferrari-inspired Jumpman logo on the lateral ankle. On the rear heel, a Jumpman and “23” can be seen, with additional Jumpmen present on the toe and lace aglets. The front side of the tongue reads “JORDAN” , while the rear “XIV” the Roman numeral for the…

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Take a look at the ”Duke” Nike LeBron XXI PE

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI has been showing up on the feet of several college basketball teams this season. Duke is one of a plethora of teams that have taken the XXI to the court this season. The “Duke” iteration of the LeBron XXI sports a black leather upper that has an almost brushed look. Royal stitching surrounds the Swoosh on the lateral side, with sectioned, striped branding on the medial side. Blue also bordered the tongue, which itself is adorned with a Duke logo. Underneath resides a blue heel-dipped black midsole…

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“Team Red” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming May 2024

Brandon King

The “Team Red” is a new colorway of the Jordan 1 High OG that will be part of Jordan Brand’s spring 2024 release roster. Images have emerged and what they depict is a Jordan 1 with a white leather foundational layer overlaid with team red at the toe eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle., where the Wings logo has its home. Team Red also shows up at the inner, the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the “NIKE AIR” branding that appears…

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