Author: Brandon King

“Game Royal” Air Jordan 12 coming December 18

Brandon King

The upcoming holiday season will see the debut of the “Game Royal” Air Jordan 12. At this juncture, there are no available images, however predictions assign an aesthetic of a 12 with color blocking following path of the classic “White/Red” colorway ( white upper, blue overlays, midsole and outsole) but with game royal tagging in for the varsity red.  The “TWO3” and Jumpman branding should be in their normal posts on the tongue , while on the rear heel will read “JORDAN QUALITY PRODUCTS INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER”…

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Anta drops KAI1 Slides

Brandon King

With the KAI 1 already showing signs of being a success, it should come as no surprise that ANTA would look to capitalize on that momentum by expanding their Kyrie-related offerings, which these slides are evident of. The KAI 1 slides comes in two colors- “Purple” and “Lime Green” – and feature a molded, countered aesthetic. The “Lime Green” ANTA KAI 1 Slide is available via Sneaker Politics, where they carry a 45 USD sticker price. Reportedly additional colorways are in the works. ANTA KAI 1 Slide$4522 April 2023 ANTA…

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“Black/Metallic” Air Jordan 1 Mid coming this summer

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 1 Mid , or as we have come to term them here, the silhouette so many love to hate, is rolling off the assembly lines in a new colorway that is in Jordan Brand’s summer release plans. They sport a black leather upper with metallic gold showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral sides and Jumpman branding on the tongue. Metallic gold makes additional appearances opal the collar and Wings logo. Underneath this clean and well executed upper resides a white midsole and black rubber…

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Take a look at the Air Jordan XXXIX and prepare to be let down

Brandon King

Whenever a signature either has a watershed moment, in terms of crafting a footwear masterpiece or has been trending in the right direction in both aesthetics and performance , inevitably an impending downturn awaits.  With that in mind , images have leaked of the Air Jordan XXXVIX and it is the unfortunate fulfillment of the aforementioned parameters.   Said to be inspired by Jordan’s cross-step manuever, it sports a mesh foundational layer that features a pattern that is reminiscent of that seen on the Zion 3. This mesh is overlaid with…

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PE Corner: Natalia Bryant wore these Kobe VI PEs when she threw the first pitch at Dodgers Stadium

Brandon King

On the Dodgers’ annual “Lakers Night” on September 1, 2023, Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late, great Kobe Bryant, threw out the first pitch , just as her father did at a game in 2000. As Natalia threw out the ceremonial first pitch, on her feet were a Dodgers-inspired PE of the Kobe VI.  It features a blue scaled upper adorned on the lateral and medial sides with white Swooshes, on the lateral heels Kobe’s first number “8” can be seen in red. The tongue is home to…

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”Olympic” Air Jordan 6 coming back this August

Brandon King

According to zsneakerheadz, the “Olympic” Air Jordan 6 is making its return this August.  Initially debuting back in 2000 and again in 2012, the third retail run is in the works.  Images of the upcoming release have emerged and what we see is a perforated,  tumbled navy leather under layer.over top sits white tumbled leather that forms the stylized “23” that is one of the defining visual features of the VI.  Midnight navy can also be seen at the inner, tongue, and on the white-striped rear spoiler. Red shows up via the…

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Black and Red Air Jordan I coming in 2025

Brandon King

The release calendar for 2025 continues to heat up.  The black /red Air Jordan 1 was last  seen in 2016 , but has also released in both a satin in patent iterations in recent years. Air Jordan 1 turns 40 next year and according to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the black/red Air Jordan 1  is in the works for another retail run in 2025. The upcoming version is reportedly to be in the 1985 cut which is allegedly more true to the original release.  At this juncture there are no available images but…

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Are we seeing a Wemby 1 Prototype?

Brandon King

With the recent unveiling of Victor Wembanyama’s logo, it stands to reason that a signature shoe for the San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom is already in the works or will be in short order.  The coming of that signature shoe could be sooner rather than later if recent video can be taken seriously. A brief video via kicksvisionofficial, shows an A.I.R. ( Athelte Inspired Revolution ) prototype of a potential Wembyama sneaker. The laceless design invokes the visual of the Air Flightposite and 2001’s Air Signature Player with a knit sleeve.…

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Caitlin Clark nearing eight-figure deal with Nike

Brandon King

The no.1 overall pick in this week’s WNBA Draft, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, is reportedly close to finalizing an endorsement deal with Nike, according to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania.  Charania adds there are plans for a signature shoe for Clark.  The Iowa State star has been a media darling for most of the season and throughout the NCAA Tournament. Even after Iowa was defeated in the national championship game 87-75 to Dawn Staley’s undefeated South Carolina team, Clark made the rounds on many outlets, including an appearance on…

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“Wolf Grey” Kobe VIII Protro coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming Kobe VIII Protro sports a grey engiineered mesh upper with a larger white embroidered Swoosho n the lateral side and a smaler one on the medial ankle. White also shows up on the Kobe logos on the rear heel, atop the grey tongue and on the Kobe logo on the external heel counter. Underneath resides a grey midsole and white rubber outsole. The “Wolf Grey” Nike Kobe VIII Protro is planned to debut this fall at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry 190 USD. Nike Kobe…

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