Author: Brandon King

PE Corner: Michael Jordan’s “Charlotte Hornets” Air Jordan 9

Brandon King

The “Hornets” Air Jordan 9 wascreated as an exclusive colorway for the man himself, Michael Jordan in 2019 when NBA All-Star Weekend was held in Charlotte.  They sport a white leather upper overlaid with that of a supple-looking purple leather rand that also extends up the heel and collar. Hornets teal can be seen on the “AIR JORDAN” branding on the tongue, the global Jumpman logo on the rear heel, pull tab, and laces.  Purple also shows up at the inner, with white making additional appearances at the “23” at…

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Take a look at the Quai 54 Air Jordan XXXVIII Low in action

Brandon King

The Quai 54 Basketball Tournament is currently taking place and one of the many sneakers that are being taken to the hardwood this weekend will be this iteration of the Air Jordan XXXVIII Low.  Its upper clearly displays the black and white Quai 54 logo with a black weave on the lateral and medial sides. Blue shows up at the inner as well as the Quai 54 and Jumpman logos that accupy the left and right tongue, respectively.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white and blue midsole and a…

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An initial look at the “SeaFoam” Nike

Brandon King

Images have emerged of the next sneaker in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s signature line, the Nike Zoom Freak 6.  The sneaker sports a lower collared and assymetrical silhouette. It features a largely mesh upper overlaid with leather at the eyerows,  wrapping the heel and a small strip on the medial side.  A large blue Swoosh lives on the lateral side and it continues an aesthetic from previous models in that it extends down to and crosses over onto the midsole. Gianni’s branding can be seen on the tongues, rounding out an aesthetic of…

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Nike debuts A’ja Wilson’s logo

Brandon King

Ahead of the release of her upcoming signature sneaker, Nike unveiled the logo for 2-time WNBA Champion, Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson.  The logo depicts a stylized A combined with a star, which has been a longtime visual attribute in the “A”!of the signature of the two-time league MVP. According to Nike, “the base shape of the logo incorporates strong bold lines, symbolizing the strength and support she brings to her team.”  The logo will also appear on branded apparel, which is set to release soon.  Images via Nike

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Check out the “Diffused Blue” Air Jordan 11 Low

Brandon King

The “Diffused Blue” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 11 Low that is set to release in the not too distant future. They sport a white ballistic mesh upper that is wrapped at the heel with white leather. This upper is overlaid with a diffused blue patent leather rand. Diffused blue also takes care of the inner , with Jumpman branding showing up on the “JUMPMAN JORDAN” tag that traverses the tongue and below the “23” on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole…

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The “Columbia”/”Legend Blue” Air Jordan XI in action

Brandon King

Images have emerged of the how the upcoming “Columbia”/“Legend Blue” Air Jordan XI look on feet. Although those of us who have been into sneakers for longer than 15 minutes know how these look when worn, such posts have become a thing so here we are, giving the people what they want.  Here are some images of them in action via fkz sneakers

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Correction: these are not Victor Wembanyama’s shoes

Brandon King

Recently images of a shoe surfaced that was reported to be the maiden signature shoe of rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama.  The sneaker depicted were largely met with disappointment, as it seemed an unworthy effort for his first sneaker. There is now good news at that orange show that was thought to be Wembanyama’s signature may not be.  BBB_CEO a sneaker news and unboxing account on Instagram cleared up the misconception by elucidating to the public that the sneaker was a children’s shoe called the ISOfly.  He posted a video showing…

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Tennessee State unveils Hockey Sweaters

Brandon King

Tennessee State made waves throughout the HBCU sporting diaspora, and sports as a whole when it announced the fielding of the first hockey program at an HBCU, which is set to commence competition in 2024.  At the 67th Tennessee State University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA) Convention, coach Duante’ Abercrombie helped introduce the sweaters that the team will take to the ice this upcoming season.  All I can say is take my money now and I hope there is a black colorway. The initial run of Tennessee State hockey apparel is…

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Albany State Athletics recipient of two D-II grants

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title image via Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Athletic Department will be the recipient of the NCAA Division II Coaching Enhancement Grant and the NCAA Division II Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant. The former allocates NCAA funding for the creation of new, full-time assistant coaching positions at NCAA D-II member institutions and also is purposed to foster access, recruitment, and selection and to help ensure the long-term success of ethnic minorities and women. The latter appropriates funds to member institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to bolstering…

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MEAC releases statement on Kai Cole

Brandon King

Yesterday we reported on the tragic saga of Kai Cole. The Norfolk State sprinter who ,despite running the third fasted tine in the country in the 100m with a 10.05, will not be allowed to compete for a spot on the national team at the National trials this weekend due to the MEAC not sanctioning their championship track meet. At the time of the report, inquiries to the MEAC, this morning the conference sent a released statement to sneakershoptalk and it reads below: The MEAC was recently informed that our…

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