Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

“Ceramic” Nike Dunk Low coming in November

October 8, 2020 Brandon King

Like the “Plum” and Veneer” color ways before it, the “Ugly Duckling” pack’s “Ceramic” will also be prepared to make its return to retail. It will stay true to its 2001 prgenitor, sporting a black sided base overlaid by orange of the same material. Green Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while also showing up on the rear overlay and laces. A white midsole and orange rubber outsole complete the aesthetic. The “Ceramic” Nike Dunk Low is scheduled to release November 19 at nike.com and select retail locations; they…

The “Mag” Nike Adapt BB 2.0 has a release date

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Brandon King

Inspired by the Nike Mag seen in Back To The Future II, this Nike Adapt BB 2.0 features a grey upper with a large Swoosh across the midfoot and a smaller white bordered one on the medial side. The white external heel counter sports a teal splatter pattern. The aforementioned splatter pattern is also found on the white midsole, which also features the power lights, while a translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Mag” Nike Adapt BB 2.0 is scheduled to release October 21 via SNKRS; they will carry a…

University Blue and Black Air Jordan 1 Low coming soon

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Brandon King

Another day, another colorway of a version of the Air Jordan 1 is being primed to make its retail release. The latest being this university and black version of the Air Jordan 1 Low. It sports a university blue leather upper that is underlaid by black tumbled leather at the tow box and collar. The black Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides also feature the same tumbled leather, Black laces and tongue with a university blue branding and a black Wings logo round out the upper, while the…

Dragic a no-go for Game 4

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Brandon King

Miami Heat point guard Goran will not play in Game 4 of the Finals according to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania. Dragic suffered a torn plantar fascia in the left foot in the second quarter of game 1 and it seems more than not than he will watch the Finals from the sidelines.

“Ash Stone” Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 coming in 2021

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Brandon King

The “Ash Stone” is one of the color ways of the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 that is planned to make its retail debut in the early going of 2021. It sports a mixture of browns across its Primeknit upper along with a an orange translucent stripe across the lateral side. Below this upper is a two-tone Boost midsole. The “Ash Stone” Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is to release in February of 2021 at adidas.com/Yeezy and select retail establishments; they will carry a $220 USD sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Boost…

This New Balance 997 is available right now

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Brandon King

This latest colourway of the New Balance 997 sports a grey suede upper accented with yellow and orange the toe box and wrapping the teel. Blue borderers the lateral and medial “N” logos and tongue branding. This upper sits atop an ENCAP midsole and black rubber outsole. It is currently available at newbalance.com and will carry a $170 USD sticker price. New Balance 997 Grey/Orange ML997V1-31310 $170

Lakers loss in game 3: Bump in the road or do we have a real series?

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Brandon King

I have no rooting interest in the NBA Finals; all I want to see as many games of quality basketball in this series as possible. After watching the first two games of the 2020 NBA Finals, I thought I would be denied that , as the Lakers easily overwhelmed the Heat in the first two contests. While I fully expected to continue to compete, I did not have the expectation, as I did with Denver, that they were always on the verge of a comeback. It seemed that the Heat…

Check out this New Balance 327

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Brandon King

This upcoming rendition of the New Balance 327 sports a split hued nylon that is underlaid by white leather. Red is seen on the medial side and blue on the lateral with a Golden “N” logo, with “NB” of the same hue present on the tongue and insole. The aforementioned upper sits atop a red accented white midsole and a white waffle outsole. This 327 has already dropped in Asia, with a domestic release expected to occur soon there on newbalance.com

This reflective Air Force 1 Low is on the way

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Brandon King

This Air Force 1 Low sports a reflective creme upper to go along with the white present at the tongue , laces and inner. This aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and rubber outsole of the same hue. This reflective Air Force 1’s release is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Air Force 1 Low DC2062-100

Game 3 2020 NBA Finals Recap

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Brandon King

Who Got It Done Jimmy G. Buckets was on full display in game 3. pt rb ast Jimmy ButlerMIA vs. LAL 40 11 13 Triple-double LeBron JamesLAL @ MIA 25 10 8 2 blk Kelly OlynykMIA vs. LAL 17 7 1 2 stl Markieff MorrisLAL @ MIA 19 6 2 Kyle KuzmaLAL @ MIA 19 3 0 Anthony DavisLAL @ MIA 15 5 3 2 stl Duncan RobinsonMIA vs. LAL 13 5 3 2 stl Tyler HerroMIA vs. LAL 17 3 2 Alex CarusoLAL @ MIA 8 1 2 Meyers…