Author: Brandon King

“Command Force” Nike Lebron 17: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Command Force” Lebron 17 continues a tradition of paying homage to classic Nike silhouettes, in this case being the Nike Air Command Force. The white knit upper gives way to a multicolor pattern that wraps the foot. On the tongue is “LEBRON” in the same font used on the original Command Force. The white speckled midsole that sits below this upper houses the Zoom Max unit, while a translucent outsole rounds out the aesthetic. The “Command Force” Nike Lebron , barring any delays is scheduled for an April 17…

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Kevin Durant, other Nets players COVID-19 symptom-free

Brandon King

There is more potentially positive news on the NBA’s coronavirus front. On a Wednesday conference call, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks announced that the four Nets players, that included Kevin Durant, that tested positive for the coronavirus are symptom-free, according to The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer. News of Durant and the other three players testing positive was announced March 17.

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“DMP” Air Jordan 6 delayed once more

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The “DMP” was originally set to release in January, until it had to be rescheduled to late March. Then the date was pushed back until April 11 and now those that have been awaiting the return of this sneaker will have to wait a little longer. The new date, for now, is April 18, barring any issues. The sticker price is set at $200. Air Jordan 6Black/Metallic GoldCT4954-002$200April 18, 2020

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Lakers say all players corona symptom-free

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According to USA Today’s Mark Medina, the Los Angeles Lakers announces all their players are symptom-free following their 14-day home quarantine. Two Laker players tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after the NBA suspended the season. Anthony Davis ,who tested negative for the infection, had this to say, per Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times: “It’s kind of tricky because some guys, you feel fine and you could have it, asymptomatic. And some guys you have all the symptoms. I felt fine and I felt great. I still do. [At…

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“Griffey” Nike Dunk Mid SB: Official Images

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Recently we showed initial images of a Nike Dunk Mid SB that was inspired by the Griffey Max 1 Nike has now release official images of this upcoming Dunk Mid. Check out the images below and these are scheduled to release at select skate shops in April, barring any delays. Nike Dunk Mid SB Mid Black/White-Black-Freshwater CV5474-001$115April 2020

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“Hare” Air Jordan 6 release date postponed

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Earlier in March, Footwear News reported that several upcoming Air Jordan releases would have their releases pushed back due to the issues and threats posed by COVID-19. The “Hare” Air Jordan 6 can now be added to that list. The “Hare” Air Jordan 6, was originally set to release on April 11, has now had its release date pushed back to June. Air Jordan 6 Neutral Grey/White-True Red-BlackCT8529-062$190June 2020

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“Court Purple” Air Jordan 1 coming April 11

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The Court Purple is one of the never-ending line of colorways of the Air Jordan 1 that will seemingly release into perpetuity. It sports a white base overlaid with court purple leather. Black shows up on the lateral and medial Swooshes, collar and laces and Wings logo. The aesthetic is rounded by a white midsole and a purple outsole. The “Court Purple” Air Jordan 1 High OG is scheduled , barring any delays, to release April 11 at select retail venue. It will carry a sticker price of $170 USD.…

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This pastel colored Air Max 97 is just for the ladies

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This Air Max 97 is outfitted in spring-themed pastel hues and comes in women’s sizing only. It makes use of a white, barely volt, and platinum tint color palette. The white mesh, that forms the foundation gives way to overlays of various colors. Barely volt detailing show up on the lateral branding , tongue and on the rear pull tab. Below this upper sits a white midsole that houses the full-length Air-Max unit and a white midsole. This AM 97 is currently available at Eastbay and other select retail venues…

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This Adidas ZX 8000 is now available

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This “Collegiate Green” look of the Adidas ZX 8000 is the latest addition to the classic silhouette’s rosters of colors. The collegiate green upper is built in a combination of nubuck and mesh; grey shows up on the lateral branding, tongue and heel. This upper sits atop a midsole and outsole of the same hue, completing the aesthetic. This ZX 8000 is currently available at adidas.com with a sticker price of $120 USD. Adidas ZX 8000Collegiate Green/Grey Two-Cloud WhiteFV3269$120

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“Grateful Dead Bears” Nike Dunk Low SB- An Initial Look

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This Nike Dunk Low SB is one of three pairs in tribute tribute to the Grateful Dead Bears, a series of stylized dancing bears illustrated by Bob Thomas and served as part of the back cover for the 1973 album History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One. This particular color way sports a faux fir upper overlaid with suede. The jagged lower edge of the swoosh was inspired the collars worn by the bears on the previously referenced rear album cover. Behind the tongue is a stash pocket that can…

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