Author: Brandon King

“Triple Black” Air Jordan 1 Low coming September 27

Brandon King

Just as they did with the “Triple Black” Air Jordan 1 Mid, Jordan Brand will introduce a all-black Jordan 1 Low this fall. Black Swooshes, tongue Jumpman and Wings logo are also present , with the only non-black marking on the sneaker are the white Jumpmen found on the insoles. Underneath resides a black midsole and matching rubber outsole. Like the aforementioned Mid, this Jordan 1 Low sports a monochromatic black leather upper with mesh at the tongue and inner of the same hue. The “triple Black” Air Jordan 1…

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Tennessee State v. Middle Tennessee State: Who wins and why

Brandon King

A local and conference rivalry will be renewed when Tennessee State heads to Murfreesboro to take on Middle Tennessee State. The last meeting between the two schools after MTSU left the OVC in 1998 was a 2019 meeting that the Blue Raiders won 45-26, putting them up in the all-time series 11-10. Tennessee State comes into the game 0-2 but not all winless records are created the same. In their 36- 29 loss to eastern Washington as well as the 16-3 defeat to Jackson state in the southern heritage Classic,…

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Two new Mimi Plange x LeBron 18 Lows coming in October

Brandon King

Nigerian fashion designer Mimi Plange and Nike Basketball are once again teaming up, this on a dual set of LeBron 18 Lows; last year the two joined forces on the “Higher Learning” and ”Daughters” 18 Lows. The diametrically opposed natures of individuality and tribalism inspired the ”Scarred Perfection” colorway. The practice of African body adornment is homaged to with the embroidery and accenting seen throughout the upper. Inspired by the Bantu People, a group of over 400 different ethnic groups from Cameroon to South Africa that are united by a…

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An initial look at the”Howard” Air Jordan 6 PE

Brandon King

Earlier this summer, Howard and Jordan Brand announced a 20-year partnership and now images of the first footwear fruits of that joint venture have come to light in the form of a player exclusive Air Jordan 6. From the images we see an Air Jordan 6 that sports a white leather upper with “HU” on the navy tongue in place of the typical Jumpman. On the rear heel is found a school-inspired patch that features the university’s initials , the mascot and the year of Howard’s founding, Navy shows up…

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White and black New Balance 550 available September 15

Brandon King

This iteration of their 550 sports a white leather upper with a combination of grain and perforated leathers. Black shows up at the “550” on the lateral forefoot, bordering the “N” logos on the sides, heels as well as the inner. Additional New Balance branding appears on the rear heel, tongue and insole. Underneath resides a white branded midsole and a black and white rubber outsole. The white and black New Balance 550 will be available September 15 at newbalance,com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 110 US…

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“Triple Black” Air Jordan 1 Mid coning September 27

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Mid sports a monochromatic black leather upper with mesh tongues, inner and branding of the same hue. Underneath this single hued upper is a black midsole and matching rubber outsole. The ”Triple Black” Air Jordan 1 Mid is scheduled to release September 27 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 125 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 Mid Black/Black-Black 554724-093 $125 27 September 2022

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”Celtics” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming on Tax Day

Brandon King

The ”Lucky Green”/ “Celtics” Air Jordan 1 High OG is said to be an homage to 2009’s Air jordan DMP ( though I’d personally like to see that pack make a return). At this juncture there are no available images of the upcoming sneaker, but whatbis known is that it will make use of a black, lucky green and white colour palette and should feature ”NIKE AIR” branding. The ”Celtics”/ “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG is scheduled, as it currently stands, to debut April 15 at nike.com and…

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A Colorful New Balance 550 on the way

Brandon King

This upcoming New Balance 550 sports a combination upper where multiple colors make appearances, particularly at the heel. At the lateral forefoot, ”550” branding is seen, while blue-bordered ”N” logo adorn the lateral and medial sides. New Balance branding also appears at the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and grey, columbia and white rubber outsole. The debut of this 550 is imminently anticipated at newbalance.com and select retail establishments . They will carry a 110 USD sticker price.

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White and grey New Balance 650 on the way

Brandon King

The parade of the New Balance 650 continues with this white and grey-based aesthetic. Just as with all the other New Balance 650s we have covered, these also feature both solid and perforated leather across its white upper. Black borders, the “N” logos that adorn the sides, the ”650” at the lateral logo, as well as the ”NB” logo on the rear heel. Grey ”new balance” branding is seen on the ankles, with silver and black logos on the tongue. At the collar, the signature ”puff and stitch” collar is…

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“Triple White” New Balance 650 coming soon

Brandon King

This all-white New Balance 650 is the latest upcoming version of the silhouette that is planned for a retail run. As one could glean from the last sentence , this 650 sports an all-white upper of grain and perforated leather. The “650” branding at the forefoot as well as the ”N” logos on both aides are white, with the grey branding on the ankles, rear heel and tongue providing the only bit of visual variety. Underneath resides a creme midsole and and grey and white rubber outsole. The release of…

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