Author: Brandon King

Recycled Materials come on this Reebok Classic

Brandon King

This latest edition of the Reebok Classic features an environmentally friendly flavor. It boasts a build of recycled and repurposed materials sporting a blue upper accented with green for all the branding locations, and the tongue label, which a planet earth design is located. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and rubber outsole of the same hue. You can get your hands on this Reebok Classic Leather right now, as they are currently available on reebok.com and they carry a $75 USD sticker price. Reebok Classic Leather Horizon…

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The Titan x Air Jordan XX3: A real look

Brandon King

Earlier in August a single images emerged of an upcoming collaborative Air Jordan XX3 between Manila-based retailer Titan and Jordan Brand. We now have a full image of the shoe and let me say that initial image from August held a lot more promised that this alleged final product. Somehow Titan has managed to take the elegant silhouette of the Jordan XX3 and make it look less than what it is. Check out the images below and tell us what you think.

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Former Portland Trail Blazers star Clifford Robinson dies at 53

Brandon King

If 2020 was a year, I think we would all like to give it a collective punch in the face and a boot to the ass. Clifford Robinson, the former headband clad Portland Trail Blazer forward, has passed away at 53. The unfortunate news was announced by his alma mater, UCONN. “He was our first great player,” former UConn coach Jim Calhoun told David Borges of Hearst Connecticut Media. “He came from a difficult background in Buffalo; I watched him evolve as a man. … He was a good man, had a…

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Check out these latest images of the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 13

Brandon King

The “Lucky Green” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 13 that is slated to make its retail debut in late September. It sports a similar colour blocking to the original white/varsity red, but swaps out the red for lucky green. However it is not just a mere slight palette swap as this 13 sport reflective piping on the leather side panels. Finally, black pods and black, white and green outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 13, for the time being, scheduled to hit nike.com and…

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NBA to resume playoff Saturday

Brandon King

Well that didn’t last long. Apparently anti-black racism and black empowerment have been achieved over the last 48 hours. After reusing to take the court for Wednesday playoff games in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake, which lead into games being postponed Thursday and Friday, the NBA will resume their postseason Saturday. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA Executive Director released a joint statement today, that was really a nothing burger chock full of lofty-sounding buzzwords. Here it is below: “We had a candid, impassioned and productive conversation yesterday…

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Take a look at these images of the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 14

Brandon King

The “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 14 is a new colorway of the classic silhouette that is set to release in the later part of the of the summer. The aesthetic can be seen is similar to that of the OG white/red colorway , with hyper royal standing in for the red. The “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 14 is scheduled to release September 19 at nike.com and select retail venues and will carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 14 White/Hyper Royal-Black 487471-104 $190 September 19, 2020

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“1996 All-Star” Nike Air Foamposite One: Official Images

Brandon King

This Nike Air Foamposite One is set to release later this summer. It sports a Foamposite upper that fades from blue to black along with a tear pattern. The pinstripes on the tongue/inner bootie are a homage to those awesome Orlando Magic gamers from back in the day. The insoles sport the theme from the ’96 All-Star game jerseys, including the colors, font and the star. The aesthetic is completed by a black rubber outsole with a blue traction section. The “1996 All-Star” Nike Air Foamposite One is scheduled to…

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“Lemon Wash” Nike Dunk Low ” Official Images

Brandon King

This Nike Dunk makes use of a multi-color, midnight turquoise, cardinal red, and lemon wash color palette. It sports several different canvas prints across its upper. Yellow Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial side with the hue showing up on the tongue label and rear overlay. A white midsole sits below this upper with a grind rubber outsole completing the aesthetic The “Lemon Wash” Nike Dunk Low SP is planned to release later this fall at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a $100 USD sticker price. Nike…

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“Dark Concord” Air Jordan 12 has been pushed back

Brandon King

The “Dark Concord” Air Jordan 12 is a new colorway of the 12 that is part of Jordan Brand’s holiday release plans. The initial release date of this Jordan 12 was set for October 17 but DJ Folk reports that the retail debut will now be pushed back until October 25. They will still carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 12 Black/Black-Dark Concord CT8013-005 $190 October 25, 2020

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“White Cement” Nike Zoom Freak 2: Official Images

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This offering of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s sophomore signature shoe is inspired by the four-mile journey a young Giannis would make to an Athens gym for practice. It sports a white mesh upper with a large black lateral side Swoosh and a smaller red one on the medial side. On the low heel is a red “GA” logo along with “FREAK” branding on the tongue. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black speckled, cement grey midsole and a marbled outsole. Nike Zoom Freak 2 CK5825-100 $130 October 1, 2020 Official images of…

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