Author: Brandon King

New images of the “Toro” Air Jordan 14

Brandon King

The “Toro” Air Jordan 14 is new colorway of the last signature Michael Jordan wore as a member of the Chicago Bulls. It sports a red upper with a black suede overlay at the toe. The black extends up the tongue with “JORDAN”. On the rear is “23” and Jumpman branding which is one of the seven such symbols found on the shoe. For those who may not be aware, here are those locations: Toe-box Lateral ankle Rear Heel Outsole Insole Right Aglet Left Aglet Seven Jumpmen on each shoe…

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Matt Hodgson returning to Brisbane for NBL21

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au: The Brisbane Bullets have announced that Matt Hodgson will return to the club for the NBL21 season. Under the NBL and Australian Basketball Players Association agreement, Hodgson initially chose to explore European playing options, before deciding to play another NBL season with the Bullets. “It’s great to have Hodgy back as a Bullet,” CEO Peter McLennan said. “Matt’s already had an impact in Brisbane, playing 57 games since joining our club in 2018. “He is one of the most talented big men in the league and is an important part…

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New Balance R_C1300 coming in grey and blue

Brandon King

The New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio has put their spin on the R-C1300. It sports a combination upper constructed of grey leather, suede and mesh.The New Balance “N” that adorns the lateral and medial sides is bordered in blue. On the tongue labeling “R_C 1300” is found , while “new balance” is printed on the rear heel and tokyo design logo appears on the insoles. This upper sits atop a split midsole that features ABZORB cushioning bordered by PU, all of which sits above a vibram outsole. These R_C1300 will…

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“Bright Citrus” Air Jordan 11 coming next April

Brandon King

The year 2021 will see this brand-new women’s exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 11 low make its retail debut. At this juncture there are no images available but what is known is this shoe will make use of a white and bright citrus color palette. The very early speculation of the aesthetic is one of a shoe with a white upper with a bright citrus patent leather rand sitting above a white midsole and a translucent outsole. For the time being, the “Bright Citrus” Air Jordan 11 Low WMNS…

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Black and Multi-Color Air Jordan 11 releasing in December

Brandon King

This year’s Air Jordan 11 , barring a major swerve by Jordan Brand, will not be a returning colorway but rather features a new aesthetic. While no images of the holiday Air Jordan have seen the light of day, what is known is that it will utilize a black and multi hued color palette. Preliminary predictions are that of a sneaker that will sport a black upper with metallic silver accounting for all the branding thereof with a white midsole and translucent outsole. This year’s holiday Air Jordan 11 will…

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It’s about damn time this shoe came back

Brandon King

After long last, an original colorway of the Air Penny 3 will return to retail. It has been eleven years since the white and varsity royal Air Penny III and that will change in 2021. Although there no images of the returning classic, it would stand to reason that it will do its best to remain true to its 1997 and 2009 forbears by sporting a white tumbled leather upper, with a royal lateral Foamposite wing. Black accenting should also be present at the collar and tongue with one cent…

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Latest on the Illawarra Hawks ownership situation

Brandon King

The strange and ever-evolving saga regarding the ownership situation regarding the NBL’s Illawarra Hawks has taken a new turn. Below is a statement from League Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger. From nbl.com: NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said:  “The Administrator’s decision to liquidate the company that previously held the licence to operate the Illawarra Hawks does not affect the future of the Illawarra Hawkis’ participation in the NBL, nor does it affect the current process being conducted by the NBL to grant the licence to operate the club to new owners. “As we…

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“Dash Grey” Adidas 4D 1.0 coming in June

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of Adidas; 4D Run comes in a “dash grey” look. It sports a grey knitted upper with signal coral showing up for the branding on the lateral and medial sides, tongue and heel. A blue spirit heel counter rounds out the look of the upper, which sits atop a 4D printed midsole and blue spirit outsole, completing the aesthetic. The “Dash Grey” Adidas 4D Run 1.0 is scheduled to release June 8 at adidas.com and select retail venues and will carry a $200 USD sticker price. Adidas…

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“University Gold” Air Jordan 9 coming in 2021

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This “University Gold” look of the Air Jordan 9 is a new colorway that is predicted to make its retail debut n 2021. Although there are no images available at this early juncture, what is known is that the shoe makes use of a black, dark charcoal and university goal color palette. Preliminary speculation places a black and charcoal upper with some areas of university gold accenting, The “University Gold” Air Jordan 9 is thought to be an early 2021 release and it will carry at $190 USD sticker price.…

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“Electric Green” Air Jordan 6 to release in full family sizing

Brandon King

Nest year, 2021, will see the debut of this new colorway of the Air Jordan 6. There are currently no images of the forthcoming Air Jordan 6 , but what is known is that it will make use of a black and electric green color palette. Early speculation assigns the shoe a black upper with electric green accenting. The “Electric Green” Air Jordan 6 is expected to release in full family sizing sometime in the summer of 2021 and will carry a sticker price of $190 USD. Air Jordan 6…

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