Author: Brandon King

Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers: Counterfeit sneakers seized in South African raids

Brandon King

Counterfeit sneakers was among the over R2.8 mllion (166,455.13 USD) in counterfeit goods that were seized in raids in Randburg, South Africa. The joint effort from Joburg District police and the Customs Division of the South African Revenue Service, Fidelity Reaction (South Africa’s largest security provider) and brand holders raided shops that were suspected of dealing in counterfeit products. According to Gauteng police spokesperson, Lt-Col Mavela Masondo local and international items that included sneakers , clothing, watches and handbags were seized. An additional operation 24.6 miles away in Vosloorus ,…

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“Afrobeats” Air Jordan 7 SE: Official Images

Brandon King

The Air Jordan VII turned 30 this year and in recognition of that milestone, Jordan Brand is releasing a plethora of colorways, one of them being the ”Afrobeats.” It sports a vachetta tan upper with debossed Jumpman on the lateral ankle and one on the heel similar to that seen on 2010’s Bin 23 Jordan 7. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides concord and taxi accented black midsole and multicolored rubber outsole. The ”Afrobeats” Air Jordan 7 SE is planned to debut this October. They will carry a 200 USD stocker…

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“Concord” Air Jordan 5: Official Images

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The ”Concord” Air Jordan 5 is a clean and well-executed new colorway of the 5 that is slated to debut this fall. Its white leather upper is accented with concord with the Jumpmen on the reflective tongue and rear heel, inner and lace locks. The aforementioned upper sits atop a concord-accented black midsole and a branded translucent and black rubber outsole. The ”Concord” Air Jordan 5 is set to debut August 13; official images of this upcoming Jordan 5 have been released and can be seen below.

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“Paprika” Air Jordan 8 coming this fall

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The ”Paprika” Air Jordan 8 started its life off as a children’s sample back in 1993. It never progressed past the sample stage but it appears that will change this fall. Sporting a white, black and red color palette, it eschews the traditional chenille tongue and multi color rear foot overlays for a more standard Jumpman-emblazoned tongue and toothed-patterned overlays, respectively. This upper sits atop a red midsole and white and black rubber outsole. The ”Paprika” Air Jordan 8 is scheduled to release 23 September 2022 at nike.com and select…

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An initial look at the ”University Blue” Air Jordan 13

Brandon King

If all goes according to plan, this holiday season will see the debut of the ”University Blue” Air Jordan 13. It sports a black leather upper with 3M reflective side panels. University blue is present via the suede overlays, with white showing on the tongue Jumpman and signature hologram on the lateral ankle. Underneath resides a university blue midsole and a black- bordered outsole with white traction sections and university blue grooves. The ”University Blue” Air Jordan 13 is planned to release December 29 at nike.com and select retail venues;…

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“Ginger” Air Jordan 14: Official Images

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The upcoming “Ginger” Air Jordan 14 is a mid-collared interpretation of the 1999 lowered collared original. The rationale for not simply releasing them in their original form is both confounding and mystifying ,which means its par for the course for Jordan Brand. This reimagined version of a long ignored original is planned to release August 17; they will carry a 200 USD sticker price. Official images of the “Ginger “ Air Jordan 14 can be seen below. Air Jordan 14 Light Ginger/Black-White 487471-701 $200 17 August 2022

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“Black Canvas” Air Jordan 4: Official Images

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The ”Black Canvas” is another retro Air Jordan that is in the brand’s fall release plans. Its black canvas upper sports a suede overlay of the same color at the toe, with the otherwise monochromatic presentation only broken upper with grey and red tongue branding and the same grey’s sole presence on the lace tabs and rear branding. Underneath resides a black and white midsole and red-branded grey, black, white and red rubber outsole. The ”Black Canvas” Air Jordan 4, as it currently stands, is planned to debut in October;…

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Donald Glover and New Balance unveil RC30

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Earlier this week, Donald Glover released a three-minute video (which can be seen below) on his Instagram that helped introduce their RC30 silhouette to the world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Glover (@donaldglover) “With celebrity-endorsed sneakers coming out every weekend, we thought Donald was a good collaborator for New Balance to take a more considered approach. No loud colors or branding, just classic, easy-to-wear colorways of a new silhouette that fit Donald’s style.” Joe Grondin, Business Unit Manager – Global Collaborations & Energy Projects at…

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“Fire Red” Air Jordan III: Official Images

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Sneaker enthusiasts far and wide are counting down the days until this classic makes it return and each subsequent set of images that come to light only causes them to salivate just a little more ( myself included). As can be seen from the images Beloit sports a white leather upper overlaid with elephant prints at the toe and wrapping the lower her.Beautiful and vibrant Fire Red shows up on the “NIKE AIR” brandingg on the rear heel, , collar, tongue Jumpman , as well as the top and bottom…

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An initial look at the “Afrobeats” Air Jordan 7 SE

Brandon King

The ”AfroBeats” is one of a myriad of colorways of the Air Jordan 7 that will release in 2022 in commemoration of the model’s 30th anniversary. As indicated by the nickname, this Air Jordan 7 is inspired by Aftobeats. For the unaware, Afrobeats is a musical genre that is the fusion of West African musical styles with that of the Foundational Black American genres of funk, jazz and soul. This Air Jordan 7 tan upper with lateral ankle debossed Jumpman and pattern wrapping the heel. What appears to be a…

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