Author: Brandon King

An initial look at the “Halloween” Nike Ja 2

Brandon King

Images of a new colorway of the upcoming Nike Ja 2 have come to light. This Halloween-themed Ja 2 sports a combination mesh, suede and synthetic red upper. The golden Swoosh resides on a side panel that features a claw scratch aesthetic, while smaller embroidered branding resides on the medial side. An eyeball is embroidered on the rear heel above a depiction of frightening hands reaching from beyond the grave to claim their next victim.  Additional Morant branding can be seen on the tongue and at the bottom of the…

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An initial look at the “Away” Nike LeBron XXII

Brandon King

This colorway of the LeBron XXII could be seen on LeBron’s feet when the Lakers take on opponents away from the friendly confines of the house that Kobe built.  They appear to sport a purple suede upper with a deeper variation of the hue standing in on the stylized Swoosh on the lateral side. A LeBron signature takes it place on the rear heel, while gold branding can be seen on the tongue.  Underneath the upper resides a grey midsole with gold Nike branding on the lateral side as well…

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You can get ”Dark Smoke Grey” Nike Air Max 1 PRM right now

Brandon King

Nike keeps the hits coming with this Air Max 1. It sports a black leather foundational layer overlaid with a grey suede rand, with same material and hue showing up at the top eyelet. Air Max 1 branding appears on the tongue label with additional “NIKE AIR” present on the rear heel and insoles. Dark Grey Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with black taking care of the inner. Underneath the premium upper resides a white midsole that is home to a visible Air Max unit as well as…

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Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG coming February 2025

Brandon King

In 2025, Jordan Brand and Union LA are running back their very successful collaborative relationship with an addition to their Air Jordan 1 High OG roster. Unfortunately at this early juncture, there are no available images of this latest collaborative effort, but why is known is they will make use of a varsity red, black, sail, shadow grey, and muslin color palette. Reportedly these could incorporate visual elements of the “Chicago” and Shadow” into its aesthetic. Allegedly these will also utilize the polarising feature of a pre-yellowed midsole as well…

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”Black Cement” Air Jordan III returning November 23

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz The news of the latest, and slightly unexpected, return of the “Black Cement” III has been met with much fanfare.  This iteration aims to be a more faithful recreation of its 1988 progenitor, seeking to duplicate the shape, feel, and overall aesthetic and will even house the shoes in original packaging.  The 2024 iteration will feature the “Black Cement” aesthetic so many have come to love- a black leather upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. The aforementioned elephant on this version features a look closer…

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Check out the initial images of the “EYBL” Nike Sabrina 2

Brandon King

This Sabrina 2 can be seen on the feet of the talent at the Elite Youth Basketball League.  They sport a pink mesh foundational layer overlaid with lilac canvas at the forefoot and eyestays. On the forefoot portion of the aforementioned overlay reads “ROOTS”, while on the lilac leather portion of the rear heel the text “EYBL FAM’ REUNION” can be seen. An EYBL logo is perched atop the tongue, while the black Swooshes features a lilac crackled pattern.  Underneath resides a lilac midsole that features a striped pattern at…

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PE Corner: An initial look at the “EYBL” Air Jordan 11 Low IE

Brandon King

title image via sayitwityakickz This Air Jordan 11 Low IE was produced exclusively for the participants of the EYBL Academy.  They sport a slate blue upper that transitions to a lighter tone as the hue climbs the upper. A light barely green overlay equipped with mesh-backed cutouts occupies the lower portion of the upper.  Perched atop each respective tongue is a robustly embroidered Jumpman and an EYBL logo, along with a special EYBL hangtag.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a translucent outsole that transitions from blue-tinged to clear to…

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Take a look at ”EYBL” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

These Kobe VIII Protros were part of the fleet of sneakers made for young basketballers of the Elite Youth Basketball League.  They sport a pastel pink knit upper that gives way to white closer to the midsole and heel counter. On the tongue, an EYBL logo can be seen, while on the medial heel, reads “EYBL FAM REUNION.” Black shows up on the large Swoosh on the lateral side, smaller such branding on the medial side, and the Kobe iconography present at the rear heel and external heel counter, respectively.…

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”EYBL” Nike KD 17 revealed

Brandon King

The EYBL KD 17 was recently unveiled. Made for the participants of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball league, they sport an eye-catching deep red upper paired with black at the Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, as well as the KD logo on the tongue. Peach shows up at the inner, along with EYBL branding on the heel.  A forefoot Nike Air unit resides at the upper’s bottom level, while the red midsole is equipped with Zoom Air cushioning at the forefoot. A red rubber outsole rounds put the…

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PE Corner: Sabrina 2s fit for a gold medalist

Brandon King

This iteration of the Sabrina 2 was made for New York Liberty star and newly minted Olympic gold medalist Sabrina Ionescu.  They sport a vibrant red mesh upper adorned on the lateral side with a golden Swoosh;’smaller such branding appears on the medial side, below the ankle, along with a matching Sabrina logo on the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a red midsole and a navy-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  Right now, there is no indication of a retail journey in the works for these, but we wouldn’t be upset…

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