Author: Brandon King

”Reimagined Black Metallic” Air Jordan V coming February 2025

Brandon King

Reported on several months ago, the classic “Black Metallic” is the latest original colorway to be taken down the reimagined path. An initial image of this upcoming release has come to light.  The predictive speculation turned out to be accurate, as they sport a black nubuck upper adorned with clear netting on the sides and a red Jumpman-branded reflective tongue. The exposed fringes of the panels of the upper all display a reflective quality, as does the “Nike Air” branding on the rear heel.  They will come pre-loaded with white laces,…

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The “Taxi” Air Jordan XII is finally returning in 2025

Brandon King

For several years, we here at sneakershoptalk have chided Jordan Brand for their refusal to bring back the “Taxi” Air Jordan. Wit multiple releases of Jordan 12s, such as the “Wings” , “Chinese New Year” and “Red Taxi”  that bore more than a passing resemblance to the classic colorway, it almost seemed that Jordan Brand was taking a perverse pleasure in teasing fans of the Taxis.  It seems that Jordan Brand may have finally taken heed of the wishes of their consumer and is bringing the “Taxi” back, adding them to…

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”Bugs Bunny” Air Jordan VIII coming in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz The “Bugs Bunny” Air Jordan VIII was the latest heavy hitter that is slated to what is already a star-studded 2025 sneaker lineup.  Last seen in 2013 , will mark the fifth retail run for the original colorway, having originally debuted in 1993 and making  subsequent appearances in 2003, and as a part of the Countdown Packs of 2008.  At this early juncture there are no available images of the 2025 iteration but what we should be presented with is a white, leather upper with perforations on…

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Update: “Chicago” Air Jordan I NOT coming in 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz Next year, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most expensive for sneaker enthusiasts with several notable original colorways of multiple Air Jordan models set to make retail returns. An already star-studded lineup was going to be set ablaze when speculation started to surface that the “Chicago” Air Jordan I was going to be the latest addition to the insane list of releases.  The “Chicago” one was last seen in close to its original form in 2015 and was most recently released in a…

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25th John Merritt Classic: Preview and Prediction

Brandon King

Saturday the Tigers of Tennessee State and the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State will clash in the 25th John Merritt Classic. This will be the first meeting between the schools since the 21st John Merritt Classic, matchup that TSU won 26-20.  Mississippi Valley State Coach Kendrick Wade’s Mississippi Valley State team is coming off a 1-10 season, with their lone victory being a 42-17 thrashing of fellow SWAC cellar dweller, Arkansas Pine Bluff. Last season the Delta Devils ranked at the bottom of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in points…

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“Metallic Copper” Nike Air Foamposite One returning this Holiday season

Brandon King

Originally debuting in 2010, and making a return in 2017, the “Metallic Copper” Nike Air Foamposite One is slated to embark on its third retail voyage this holiday season.  Like in earlier iterations, it sports a metallic copper Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up via nubuck at the eye rows, and mesh at the tongue, collar, and rear heel. Copper shows up at the stripes on the pull tabs and tongue, as well as the One Cent logos on the tongue and rear heel, as well as the…

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“Light Smoke Grey/Anthracite” Nike Dunk Low coming fall 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low is part of Nike’s fall release roster. They sport a tumbled anthracite leather foundational layer overlaid with light smoke grey suede at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel, and flanking the ankle.  Reflective Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with additional reflective detailing seen on the laces. Nike branding is seen on the tongue label and is embroidered on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a grey midsole as well as an anthracite rubber outsole.  The “Light Smoke Grey/Anthracite” Nike Dunk…

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“Black/Dusty Cactus” Nike Air 180 coming September 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air 180 sports a black textile foundational layer overlaid with suede of the same hue. Alabaster leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Dusty cactus shows up on the 180 branding on the tonguef as well as the embroidered “NIKE AIR” presentc at the rear heel.  Dusty cactus also shows up on the heel stability cup and insole, with alabaster taking care of the inner.  Underneath resides a dusty cactus-accented black midsole and a translucent and solid rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Black/Dusty…

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“Persian Violet/Light Wild Mango” Nike Air Max Plus coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the fan-favorite Air Max Plus sports a mesh upper that transitions from the warmth of light wild mango to the cool hue of Persian violet. Pure platinum shows up at the cage that spans nearly the entirety of the upper as well as overlays present at the rear heel, sides, and bumper at the toe.  Violet-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while TN Air branding can be seen on the rear heel, tongue, and insole.  Underneath resides a midsole that features visible Nike Air…

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TC Taylor names starter for Jackson State’s Week 1 matchup

Brandon King

Earlier Monday on the SWAC Media Call, Jackson State head coach TC Taylor said Jacobian Morgan would be the Tigers’ starting quarterback for their Week 1 opener against Louisiana-Monroe.  Last season the Syracuse transfer appeared in six games for the Tigers, completing 83 of 123 passes for 842 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an interception. His best statistical effort was 26-36 for 373 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 40-14 beatdown of Arkansas Pine Bluff on October 28.  The Thursday night meeting will be the second between the two schools. In…

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