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2016 “Space Jam” to resemble 1995 OG

May 31, 2016June 2, 2016 Brandon King

Since rumours began swirling that the Air Jordan XI “Space Jam”, would be making a return in line with the 20th anniversary of the movie Space Jam the anticipation began to build. That anticipation/hype is getting a major shot in the arm with photos of what is likely an early sample. As it had been speculated on, these have “45” on the back, just as the Ones MJ wore back during his initial playoff run following his post baseball return return to the Bulls in ’95. It also appears that…

Official images of the Black/Red Air Jordan XII Retro

May 20, 2016May 21, 2016 Brandon King

To say this is an highly anticipated release is a vast understatement and the flames of that anticipation have only been stoked by the release of the official images from Nike. For those who may not know, this Air Jordan XII was originally released way back in 1997. Made famous for being on the feet of one Mr. Micheal Jordan in game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, which was known as the “flu game”. Jordan was sick due some bad pizza. Despite the illness, he scored 38 points,including hitting…

How would you spend $1,500 on kicks?

May 19, 2016May 19, 2016 Brandon King

When it comes to buying sneakers many of us are turned off because of the lines,raffles,bots, hypebeasts and other hassles you now have to do just in order to acquire a pair of shoes. Even if those are not a deterrent for you, sometimes the funds just aren’t where they need to be. With Jordans, Kobes and Lebrons tipping the retail scale at over $200 a pop, it’s easy to see why people make that financial decisions to pass on releases. So for this fun hypothetical situation, we are going…

When you really want to show off your kicks

May 11, 2016May 13, 2016 Brandon King

Once you get that latest pair of kicks, the next question is how do you store or display them? For some,stacking the boxes in room fits the bill; others like to use shelving systems that range from the basic and utilitarian, to the ever more elaborate and intricate wall setups. If you want to display your kicks in new and interesting manner, HUV may be be able to fill that need. HUV makes use of mag lev technology , which is a suspension method that utilizes magnetic fields to support…

How to Find the Right Kicks

April 7, 2016May 18, 2016 Brandon King

When purchasing footwear there are, by in large, three determining factors: performance, price, and personality. Purchasing decisions are ultimately a blending of the three ,but for the sake of simplicity, I shall discuss each one separately. Performance Performance needs are still the single biggest deciding factor in athletic footwear purchases. The majority of Athletic sneakers purchase are ,in fact,used for their designed purpose so it is paramount they perform at a high level. It is vital to access your performance needs and wants prior to buying. For instance, if…

Michigan mall shut down over Air Jordan fervor

March 5, 2016 Brandon King

In Harper Woods, Michigan seekers of the latest round of Air Jordan retros caused such an uproar that the mall had to be shut down temporarily. Earlier in the morning, crowds had begun gathering in the hopes of picking up the White/Jordan Jordan XII retros and the “Wing It” Air Jordan II. The commotion began at Kids Foot Locker, where once the doors opened at 8 AM this morning, the crowd rushed the gate, breaking a lock, the ensuing pushing, shoving and screaming prompted police to shut the mall down.…

Jordan Brand unveiled the Melo M12

December 12, 2015December 14, 2015 Brandon King

Jordan Brand recently officially unveiled the M12, the twelfth shoe in the New York Knicks’ star forward’s signature line. Paying homage to a rec center in Baltimore known as “the dungeon”, that allowed a young Carmelo to focus on his craft, this colorway makes it retail debut January 2 with other colors dropping throughout the spring. Check out the M12 below.

Dez Bryant shows the perks of being a JB athlete

November 8, 2015 Brandon King

Earlier today on his Instagram Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant showed why being a member of Team Jordan is awesome. In the post, he displays several yet-to-be-released pair of shoes, most notably the black/red Air Jordan 1.5, the Maroon Air Jordan VI retro, the “72-10” Air Jordan XI retro, the “Supreme” Air Jordan V. How nice it must be, Mr. Bryant.

Wearing the Wrong Kicks in Central America can cost you your life

November 6, 2015 Brandon King

This was a very insightful and powerful article from ndtv.com. It’s perhaps myopically thought that getting jacked and killed for sneakers only happens in parts of the U.S. , but this piece sheds light on the pernicious problem outside of our borders. The sobering part is that it’s ancillary to an even bigger issues in the nations discussed. Be be especially mindful of the words in this article if you travel. Central America: Where Wearing the Wrong Sneakers Can be Fatal

“CP3” Jordan XIII has a release date

October 23, 2015 Brandon King

The Air Jordan XIII “CP3” finally has a release date. Officially labeled as Black/Suntone-Orion Blue, they will be available November 7,2015 for $200. These were initially a PE for Chris Paul and the hearken back to his time with Hornets. Air Jordan XIII Black/Sunstone-Orion Blue 823902-015 $200.00