Author: Brandon King

“3-D Lakers” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming next fall

Brandon King

Ten years after its original 2011 release , the “3-D Lakers” Kobe VI is planned to make its second retail run. Like the “Orange County” , it should stay true to its 2011 progenitor in that it should feature a 3-D pattern across its grey snake-scaled upper. Club purple Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same colour showing up on the Kobe logo. White wraps the heel overlaid by a court purple external heel counter. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and a milky translucent…

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A quick and new look at the “University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The “University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG is one of several colourways of the silhouette that is scheduled to see a release in the early going of 2021. Last month, we showed an initial image of the upcoming Jordan 1 and an additional picture has come to light. The “University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG is scheduled to release February 20 at nike.com and select retail establishments where they will carry a $170 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 High OG White/University Blue-Black 5550888-134 $170 February 20, 2021

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“Orange County” Nike Kobe VI Protro making its return in 2021

Brandon King

The “Orange County” was one of four Souothern California inspired colours of Kobe’s sixth signature model that was released for the 2011 NBA All-Star game. It will be returning in what is becoming a packed 2021 , in terms of high calibre releases. It should stay true to its original 2011 aesthetic, meaning it will feature a blend of yellows and oranges arranged to mimic the California sunset. Silver Swooshes are present on the lateral and medial sides, with an external heel counter of the same hue. This upper sits…

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“Bordeaux” Air Jordan 6 coming September 2021

Brandon King

Made famous by the Air Jordan 7, the “Bordeaux” colourway is coming to the Air Jordan 6 next year. At this early juncture, there are no images available, but what is known is it will make use of a black, light graphite, dark grey and bordeaux colour palette. The “Bordeaux” Air Jordan 6 is expected to release next September (2021) at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 6 Black/Light Graphite-Dark Grey-Bordeaux CT8529-063 $190 September 2021

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Black and Varsity Royal Air Penny III coming back

Brandon King

There seems to at least be modicum of anti-lunacy in Beaverton because the Air Penny III is coming back. We recently reported on the impending return of the “Eggplant” colorway and supposedly the white and varsity blue, but now another original Air Penny colorway is making a return-the black and varsity royal. At this early juncture, there are no images but if the folks at Nike wish to do this sneaker justice, then what we should see is a shoe that sports a black tumbled leather upper with a lateral…

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An initial look at the “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

The early going of 2021 will see the retail debut of the “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 3, which is a brand new colorway of the classic silhouette. It sports a midnight navy tumbled leather upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. Midnight Navy shows up on the Jumpman on the cement grey tongue ,with similar branding showing up in white on the rear tab. The upper sits atop a white and midnight navy midsole and a cement grey, white and midnight navy outsole. The “Midnight…

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Here is when the “Para-Noise 2.0” PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Air Force 1 is releasing

Brandon King

The “Para-Noise 2.0” Air Force 1 is the latest collaboration between K-pop star G-Dragon and Nike. The white upper of this Air Force 1 Low is removable to reveal G-Dragon’s personal artwork underneath. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides along with Black daisies on the tongue. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole with black paint streaks and a white outsole. The “Para-Noise 2.0” PEACEMIINUSONE x Nike Air Force 1 is scheduled to released November 25 at select retail locations; they will carry a $200 USD sticker…

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“Black Multi” Nike Air VaporMax coming in November

Brandon King

This November will see the retail debut of this women’s exclusive Nike Air VaporMax 2020. It sports a Flyknit upper which uses multicoloured threads made of recycled polyester yarns. Swooshes are found on the lateral side along with a marbleised external heel counter atop a VaporMax unit, completing the aesthetic. The”Black Muti” Nike Air VaporMax 2020 is scheduled to make its retail debut November 12 at select retail establishments; they will carry a $200 USD sticker price. Nike Air VaporMax 2020 Black/White-Barely Volt-Atomic Pink-Royal Pulse-Crimson Tint CT1933-001 $200 November 12,…

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“Magma Orange” Nike Air Max 1 coming later this month

Brandon King

This “Magma Orange” is one of several anniversary colourways of the Air Max 1 that Nike will be dropping. It sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid by grey at the midfoot and wrapping the heel and a magma orange rand. Magma orange also takes care of the lateral and media Swooshes, , heel and tongue branding. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and a black rubber outsole. The “Magma Orange” Nike Air Max 1 is planned to hit retail November 19; it will carry a $140 USD…

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“All-Star” Air Jordan 1: Official Images

Brandon King

As the NBA sorts out when the 2020-21 NBA season will begin, which leaves in the air the status of the All-Star game, which was scheduled to be Indianapolis, Indiana. However, Jordan Brand is not going to let the uncertainly of the game even happening from stopping them from dropping All-Star sneakers, as is evident by this upcoming Air Jordan 1 Mid. This Air Jordan 1 sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with black patent leather up front and at the eyerows and with a carbon fibre-esque detailed wrapping…

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