Author: Brandon King

Green “Fleece” Nike Dunk Low on the way

Brandon King

This latest iteration of the “Fleece” sports and a white fleece foundational layer overlaid with that of light green overlays at the toe , eye rows and wrapping the heel. Light green also shows up on the Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides , with a slightly richer tone appearing on the inner and the tongue. Nike branding appears on the tongue and of the embroidered black variety on the rear heel. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and light green rubber outsole. The debut of this…

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“Olive Concord” Air Jordan 9

Brandon King

The ”Olive Concord” is a newish color of the Air Jordan 9 that is in the works to debut in 2023. Visually similar to the OG ”Olive” colorway, this upcoming release takes that aesthetic and tags in aqua and/or concord for the red in places like the tongue and branding on the rear heel and outsole. The ”Olive Concord” Air Jordan 9 is, as it currently stands, set to release 7 January 2023. They will carry a 200 USD sticker price Air Jordan 9 Black/Bright Concord/Light Olive/Aquatone CT8019-034 $200 7…

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“Aqua” Air Jordan 5 coming January 2023

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 5 is inspired by the classic colourway of the Air Jordan 8. At this juncture, there are no images available, but what’s known is this Air Jordan 5 will utilize a black, aquatone and taxi colour palette. Predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a black upper with an aqua Jumpman on it’s reflective tongue. Clear netting would be on the sides, with aqua and taxi lace locks. The upper would sit atop a black midsole with aqua-speckled “teeth” and an aqua colored rubber outsole. There will…

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“Cardinal” Air Jordan VII release postponed

Brandon King

The “Cardinal” Air Jordan VII is the most recent and clearcut examples of the now fluid nature of Jordan retro release dates. The classic colourway was initially set to begin its fourth retail run, with previous releases in 1992, 2006, 2011, on November 26. However the date was bumped up a fortnight to November 12. Now it appears this returning classic has a third release date. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the ”Cardinal” VII will hit shelves December 17. They will carry a 210 USD sticker price. Air Jordan VII…

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An initial look at the “Olive” Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG SP

Brandon King

Initial images of another upcoming Travis Scott/Jordan Brand collaborative sneaker have come to light. The ”Olive” iteration of the latest Travis Scott branded Air Jordan 1 Low appears to sport black nubuck upper overlaid with white. The oversized lateral Swooshes that have become a Staple on Travis Scott J1s is found in it normal spot in an olive hue. Cactus Jack and Smiley Face logos appear on the tongue and left rear heel, respectively. The insoles feature Nike, Jordan Brand and Travis Scoot branding. Underneath resides a sail midsole and…

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White, Green and Gold Nike Dunk Low on the way

Brandon King

Just as night follows day, so shall the releases of the Nike Dunk proceed without cessation. This-soon-to-come Dunk Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with green at the toe, eye rows, and wrapping the heel. The same green is present the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides and inner, with gold showing up on the rear heel overlay and tongue branding. Underneath resides a white midsole and gold rubber outsole. This Dunk Low is planned to release sometime over the coming months at nike.com and select…

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“Off-Noir” Air Jordan 5 Gore-Tex: Official Images

Brandon King

This women’s specific Air Jordan 5 almost has me ready to break my hands-off rule on ladies releases. It sports an off-noir Gore-Tex upper with translucent side netting and a reflective tongue. Fire red shows up on the Jumpman at the previously referenced reflective tongue , the “Gore-Tex” branding on the left lateral heel and the “23” on the right heel. Undevorenta resides a black midsole with black speckled red “teeth” and an aged translucent rubber outsole. The women’s “Off-Noir” Air Jordan 5 Gore-Tex is on the docket for a…

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“Time Machine” LeBron XX coming September 29

Brandon King

This soon-to-come LeBron XX sports a barely green knit upper with double Swooshes on the lateral side, with singke such branding on the medial side. Orange leather shows up on the eye rows , with pink present at the inner. The ”XXl is seen at multiple locations throughout the shoe, such as the lace dubraes, mid and upper tongues, rear heel and insoles. Underneath resides a medium soft pink midsole with a graphical pattern at the forefoot and a multi-directional rubber outsole. The ”Time Machine” Nike LeBron XX is scheduled…

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Albany State Tennis finishes 8th at HBCU Tennis Championship

Brandon King

The Albany State tennis team took part in and finished 8th the 2022 HBCU National Tennis Championship that were held September 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. Albany State’s Natalya Ogunwale and Asia Raulerson advanced to the Women’s B Doubles Championship where they were defected 6-1 by Xavier University of Louisiana’s duo of Tianna Dixon and McKenna Wheatley. Here is how the standings shook out: Women’s StandingsXavier University of Louisiana – 25North Carolina Central University – 22.5Alabama A&M University – 22Alabama State University – 21.5Florida A&M University – 21Shaw University – 16Tennessee State University…

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“Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 12 coming October 1

Brandon King

Celebrating Jordan Brand’s presence in China for the past quarter century, this women’s-specific Air Jordan 12 sports a black tumbled leather upper, with hyper royal mudguards on both lateral and medial sides. Hyper royal also shows up on the ”TWO3” branding on the tongue and Jumpman-embossed lateral overlays. On the rear heel, ”CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF JORDAN IN CHINA” stands in for the usual ”QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER.” Underneath resides a black and blue midsole and white rubber outsole with translucent traction sections. The ”Hyper Royal” is…

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