Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

An initial look at the “Red Flint” Air Jordan 13

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 Brandon King

The spring of 2021 will see the retail debut of a new colorway of the Air Jordan 13. As its “Red Flint” nickname implies, this sneakers heavily derives its aesthetic from the OF “Flint” colourway, to be specific the blues on that shoe is swapped out for gym red on the Red Flint. This Air Jordan 13 is planned for a spring 2021 release at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 13 Gym Red/Flint Grey-White-Black 414571-600 $190 Spring 2021

Cam Newton tests positive for COVID-19

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 Brandon King

From Michael Baca of nfl.com : New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been placed on the reserve/COVID list on Saturday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported. Newton has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. Rapoport adds that this is an isolated case, as of right now. Patriots players were alerted this morning to come in and get a POC test because a player had tested positive. The immediate results sho67yw no more positives, according to Rapoport, but…

“Sun” Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 coming in 2021

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 Brandon King

This upcoming Adidas Yeezy Boost sports a vibrant yellow upper accented by black and a deep blue-green that possibly sits atop a muted orange midsole and black outsole. The “Sun” Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 is planned for release in 2021 at adidas.com/Yeezy and select retail venues; they will carry a $300 USd sticker price. Adidas Yeezy boost 700 $300 Sometime in 2021

“Black Infrared” Nike Air Max 90 Surplus on the way

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 Brandon King

This upcoming look of the Nike Air Max 90 Surplus sports a black upper constructed of Cordura fabric, with the only bit of break in this otherwise monochromatic aesthetic. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black midsole that houses the heel Max Air unit, with the mono-hued look completed by a black rubber outsole. The release of the “Black Infrared” Nike Air Max 90 Surplus is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $150 USD sticker price. Air Max 90 Surplus Black/Black-Infrared CQ7743-001 $150

“League of Legends World Championship” Air Jordan 1 Zoom Comfort: Official Images

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 Brandon King

This Air Jordan I Zoom is inspired by the championship trophy of the League of Legends World Championship, which commenced in September. It sports a textured upper outfitted with reflective and iridescent overlays. Racer blue shows up at the laces, inner and tongue branding. The white midsole and black outsole that the aforementioned upper sits atop completes the aesthetic. Air Jordan 1 Zoom Comfort Iron Grey/ Light Smoke Grey-Racer Blue-White DD1453-001 October 2020 Official images of the “League of Legends World Championship” Air Jordan 1 Zoom Comfort were released by…

Patta sneak previews Reebok collaboration

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 Brandon King

Reebok and Amsterdam-based Patta have joined forces on this special-edition Club C. from the lone image , it appears to sport a white leather upper with the usual reebok branding and Union Jack replaced by that of “Patta” and the red, black and green of the Pan-African flag. A creme-coloured tongue with Reebok Classic branding rounds out the attributes that is visible in the image. At this juncture there is no release information available but once it does avail itself, updates will be provided.

An initial look at the Cliver x Nike Dunk Low SB

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 Brandon King

Nike SB and Sean Cliver have joined forces to birth an upcoming Dunk SB Low. Psychic blue suede overlays the white leather of the upper, while metallic gold shows up on the rear branding and the Swooshes at the lateral and medial sides. As a final note of the upper, the insoles are adorned with Cliver’s artwork. The upper sits atop a metallic gold-stitched white midsole and a glittery, translucent blue outsole, completing the aesthetic. The Sean Cliver x Nike Dunk Low SB is expected to release later this year…

Doc Rivers agrees to become 76ers head coach

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 Brandon King

Well that didn’t take long. Barely 72 hours after being broken off by the Los Angeles Clippers, Doc Rivers has reached an agreement to become head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the move was preceded by a “rapid courtship and negotiation.” The news likely comes to the chagrin of Mike D’Antoni, who had been previously rumoured to all but have the Sixers gig.

“Natural” Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 coming in late October

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 Brandon King

The “Natural” is a new colour of the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 that will make its retail debut this fall. It sports interwoven grey and white throughout its Primeknit upper, along with a translucent stripe present on the lateral side. The aforementioned upper sits atop a creme-coloured translucent midsole that houses Boost cushioning. The “Natural” Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is slated to begin its maiden retail run October 24 at adidas.com/Yeezy and will carry a $220 USD sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 FZ5246 $220 October 24,…

“Light Fusion Red” Air Jordan I High OG coming next spring

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 Brandon King

This “Light Fusion Red” is a new colour of the Air Jordan 1 High OG that is set to release in 2021. At this juncture there are no images available, but what is known is that it will make use of a fusion red, white, black and laser orange colour palette. The “Light Fusion Red” Air Jordan 1 High OG is planned to release sometime in April 2021 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The will carry a $170 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 High OG Light Fusion Red…