Author: Brandon King

Slim & Husky’s (TSU) Nike Terminator Highs

Brandon King

Nike is introducing a collection of Terminators that pays tribute HBCUs and their alumni. One of these special edition Terminators see the athletic giant join forces with Slim and Husky’s a Nashville- based pizza chain founded by Tennessee State alums Clint Gray, Derrick Moore, and EJ Reed. It sports a sail leather upper a with a fur and and tiger stripe overlay at the toe and wrapping the heel. Bold blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with red leather straps pull tabs. Other callbacks to their alma mater…

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Take a look at these latest shots of the “Reimagined” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

On the heels of recently emerged images of the upcoming “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV, a new set of images have come to light that offer the best views yet of the sneaker. The leather build of these has grown on me and these will likely sell out. The “Reiamagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV is scheduled to debut February 17 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 215 USD sticker price. Reimagined Air Jordan IV Black/Fire Red-Cement Grey-Summit White FV3029-006 $215 17 February…

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Enjoy these latest images of the “Reimagined Black and Red Air Jordan IV”

Brandon King

Though the calendar has yet to turn to 2024, the “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV is a sneaker that has caught the attention of many enthusiasts. As has been discussed, this iteration of the classic colourway features a leather upper in place of the traditonal durabuck and then nubuck. Like its 1989 progenitor and most recent iteration in 2019, the “Reimagined” will feature Nike Air” branding. The “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV is scheduled to debut February 17 at nike.com and select retail venues. They will…

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Meet the Adidas AE 1

Brandon King

The first signature shoe of the best player on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards ( yes, I said it), was introduced to the world recently. Called the AE 1, it sports a flexible knit upper with a molded TPU overlay designed with support in mind, while also providing ventilation. Edwards’ initials, “AE” appears on the tongue , along with Three Stripes branding on the rear heel. Underneath resides a BOOST midsole and a rubber outsole equipped with a herringbone traction pattern completes the aesthetic. Adidas Basketball plans to debut the…

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Salehe Bembury x New Balance 1906R coming this year

Brandon King

Salehe Bembury is once again joined forces with New Balance. This time the canvas for the collaboration of the New York based designed and the Massachusetts based athletic company was the New Balance 1906R. The designer has been spotted in two different colourywas- one with an orange mesh foundational layer and anther with a gradient yellow to red. New Balance “N” logos are present on the lateral and medial sides with additional branding appears on the tongue. UnderneAth resides an ABZORB midsole with ABZORB SBS cushioning in the heel and…

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“Industrial Blue” Air Jordan Low SE coming later this year

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low features a full leather build, sporting a white foundational layer with black overlays at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Industrial blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with Sashiko-reminscent stitching seen at the collar. On the top of the sired red bordered white tongues resides Jumpman branding with a stitched Wings logo on the rear heel. underneath resides a red-stitched white midsole and an industrial blue rubber outsole. This interesting iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Low is planned to…

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“Pink Gingham” Women’s Nike Dunk Low coming this holiday season

Brandon King

This upcoming and women’s specific Dunk Low, along with a similarly themed Air Force 1 and Blazer Mid is part of a “Gingham” collection. It sports a pink leather foundational layer overlaid with pink and white tessellated overlays at the toe, eye rows , wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. White tumbled leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same material also appearing at the top of the rear heel. Nike branding appears on the tongue, insole and embroidered on the aforementioned rear heel overlay. Underneath…

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Black Jordan 6 Rings Winterized on the way

Brandon King

The Jordan Six Rings is a frankenshoe that commmorates the sneakers that Michael Jordan wore as he and the Chicago Bulls won each of their six championships. A Winterized version of the silhouette is on the horizon that can stand up against the rigours of the cold season. It sports a ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a black leather rand. Jumpman branding is seen on both ends of the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a black midsole and a rugged outsole. The Winterized Jordan Six Rings are anticipated to…

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“Campfire Orange” Nike Dunk Low coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low is inspired by a starry night sky under a campfire. I sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of campfire orange at the toe eyerows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Starry sky patterned Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with the same motif replicated on the overlay located on the rear heel. Nike branding appears on the tongue, rear heel and insoles, respectively, completing an upper that sits atop a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Campfire Orange”Nike…

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