Author: Brandon King

Here is where you can try to get the “Sail“ Off-White x Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

Despite being the abominations they are, there are a sizeable number of sneaker enthusiasts that are chomping at the bit to get their hands, or feet rather, on the “Sail” Off-White x Air Jordan 4. After the early “Ladies First” access these Air Jordan 4 will be available via the SNKRS application and at the retail venues listed below. NORTH AMERICA NIKE AND JORDAN STORESJumpman CHI/LA; Jumpman TORONTO; House of Innovation NYC; NIKELAB NORTH AMERICA RETAILERSA MA MANIERE; BODEGA; BOWS & ARROWS; CAPSULE; COLLABORATOR; CONCEPTS; CORPORATE; CRÈME; DOVER STREET MARKET;…

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Marcus Smart reminds everyone that Breonna Taylor’s murderers are still free

Brandon King

The names Brett Hankison, Myles Cosgrove, Jonathan Mattingly and Joshua Jaynes may not be familiar to you but they should be for those are the race soldiers that murdered Breonna Taylor. If you have somehow managed to miss this story, on March 13 Louisville, Kentucky used a battering ram to enter Taylor’s apartment on a no-knock warrant. The commotion caused by the intruders roused Taylor and her boyfriend Kenneth Walker. Mr. Walker did what any person would do when gun-toting strangers break into your home and attempted to defend both…

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“Crimson Tint” Air Jordan 1 Mid coming soon

Brandon King

There has been a “Crimson Tint” Air Jordan 1 High, Low, and now Jordan Brand will complete this set with a “Crimson Tint” Jordan 1 Mid. This Jordan 1 Mid sports a white leather upper overlaid with black leather at the toe and crimson tint at the midfoot and wrapping the heel. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with crimson tint Swooshes, while a black Wings logo finds its home on the lateral ankle. A white midsole atop a crimson tint outsole completes this aesthetic Air Jordan 1 Mid…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Sneaker sale results in armed carjacking

Brandon King

This edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers takes us to Brampton, Canada. It was here in this Toronto suburb that police made 5 arrests stemming from a sneaker sale gone bad. According to reports, a meeting was arranged to purchase high end sneakers early Friday morning shortly before 3 A.M. According to law enforcement, a Mercedes SUV containing the sneakers was stolen after two armed men arrived at the meeting location and pointed guns at the involved parties of the transaction. The vehicle was later located by police…

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Nike Kyrie S2 Hybrid: Official Images

Brandon King

Nike has released official images of the Kyrie S2 Hybrid. The S2 is the follow up to the Kyrie S1 Hybrid. As that model featured attributed from the Kyrie 1,2 and 3, the S2 takes elements from last three model, the Kyrie 4,5 and 6, to form its aesthetic. At this juncture, no release date has been announced. As it avails itself, further information on the status of this sneaker will be provided. Nike Kyrie S2 Hybrid CT1971-001 TBA

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Perth Wildcat legend Damian Martin hangs up the sneakers

Brandon King

from nbc.com.au : After 13 seasons, 342 NBL games, and a legacy of achievements that may never be repeated, Damian Martin has made the decision to retire. The Perth Wildcats legend made the announcement in front of family, teammates and club staff at the team’s Bendat Basketball Centre practice facility on Tuesday. Looking back at his career, Martin said the best way to describe it is a “complete surprise”. “It’s been well beyond anything I ever thought was possible, and probably something I won’t be really appreciative of until I…

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“Sail” Off-White x Jordan 4 coming soon in men’s sizing

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 4 has been one of the game shoes that has gotten the “Off-White” treatment. Though I have typically held the previous offerings with a degree of contempt, I despise these “Sail” Air Jordan 4s a little less than normal. Virgil Abloh has stoked the hype fire around these by disclosing there will be a soon-to-come men’s version of the “Sail” Off-White x Air Jordan 4, however no specific release date was announced. Off-White x Air Jordan 4 SP Sail/Muslin-White-Black CZ5567-100 $200 TBA View this post on Instagram…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Thousands in sneakers and other items stolen from apartment

Brandon King

Over $15,000 worth of items in clouding sneakers, jewellery and a PlayStation was stolen from a According to a police report, a Texas woman called police on Saturday to report more than $15,000 in goods were stolen from her apartment. The woman exited her domicile at 6 P.M. that Friday and when she returned at 12:30 A.M. that Saturday to discover that her residence had been forcibly entered. Upon further inspection it was noticed that several items were missing – jewelry pieces valued from $1,800 to $4,000, sneakers ranging from…

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Check out this Japan-exclusive Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

Images have surfaced of an Air Jordan 3 that at first glance seems to be the alternate “Fire Red” that is releasing later this year but upon closer inspection is not the case. As previously stated, this Air Jordan 3 is identical to the aforementioned colorway but is in fact a Japan-exclusive version. The rear tab it reads “Nike” in Japanese with a red drop shadow Swoosh and the word “AIR”, with the insoles printed a Jumpman and “CO.JP.” According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, this Air Jordan 3 will release…

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New images of the “Sail” Off-White x Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 5 is the latest Jordan game shoe to be defiled by Virgil Abloh and Off-White. This latest “creation” is only slight visually palatable merely because of its similarity to the Silver Tongue Fire Red. It sports a deconstructed sail upper with holes on the sides. A reflective tongue, also with a circular cut out present, with a red Jumpman, “23” on the lower lateral ankle and pre-yellowed lace loop round out the upper. A black midsole with red “teeth” and an aged translucent outsole completes the aesthetic.…

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