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“Triple White” Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low Surfaces

Brandon King

This sneaker tribute to the late, great, Kobe Bryant comes to us in the form of the classic Air Force 1 Low. It sports an all-white snake-scaled upper with Kobe’s numbers “8” and “24” embroidered on each respective rear heel overlay. The lace dubraes respectively read “MAMBA” and “FOREVER”, while a stamped Kobe logo is seen on the lateral, lower heel.  Underneath resides the standard Air Force 1 midsole and rubber outsole.  The Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low is expected to debut this fall at nike.com and…

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“Bulls Away” Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 Releasing Spring 2026

Brandon King

The Air Max Uptempo 95 has seen time on the feet of players like Kevin Garnett, Derek Fisher, and most notably, Scottie Pippen, and this upcoming iteration of the classic basketball silhouette has a definite Chicago Bulls flavor. It sports a varsity red upper overlaid with black nubuck. Black bordered white Swooshes are seen on the lateral sides, while smaller branding and ‘AIR” is on smaller overlays. Pull tabs are seen on the tongue and heel while on the rear heel an uptempo logo can be seen.  Underneath resides a…

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OG “Fire Red” Nike Diamond Turf 2 Slated for Spring 2026 Comeback

Brandon King

Originally debuting back in 1994 and last seen in 2012, the “Fire Red” Nike Air Diamond Turf 2 is in the works to make an anticipated return in the spring of 2026. They sport a vibrant fire red upper with white , black and metallic gold showing up in complimentary roles. A white Swoosh appears on the midfoot strap, while “NIKE DIAMOND TURF” is perched atop the tongue. On the rear heel, Devon’s logo and Nike branding can be seen. Underneath resides a black and white midsole and a black,…

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Official Look at Caitlin Clark’s “Indiana Fever” Kobe V Protro

Brandon King

Earlier this year, images emerged of an Indiana Fever themed colourway of the Kobe V Protro made for WNBA star Caitlin Clark. It was also revealed that this sneaker, that began its life as a PE for Clark would soon be available to the masses via a planned retail release.  Official images of this upcoming Kobe V Protro and they sport a flywire equipped midnight navy upper adorned with bright crimson and university gold bordered Swooshes on both the lateral amd medial sides. A Kobe logo is perched atop the…

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Stephen A. Alleges NBA Players Avoid Memphis Due to Off-Court Safety Fears”

Brandon King

Much to the chagrin of Memphis Grizzlies fans, their team has historically not been a destination for top-tier free agents. While the Grizzlies are not alone in that space and they ike Memphis must draft well and make wise trades in order to improve their lot. According to Stephen A. Smith, players are skiddish about playing for the Grizzlies due to the personal safety concerns, citing that it was a major factor in Memphis not being a preferred destination for Jimmy Butler.  Speaking on First Take to the Morris twins,…

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The “Gamma Blue” 11s Return Just in Time for the Holidays

Brandon King

A dozen years after its original 2013 debut, the “Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 12 is set to make its long-awaited return this holiday season.  At this juncture, there are no available images, however, per zsneakerheadz, that will change later this month. Speculation assigns an aesthetic of a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a high-cut patent leather rand. A gamma blue Jumpman should appear on the lateral ankle, while a varsity maize “23” appears on the rear heel. A “JUMPMAN JORDAN” sash traverses the tongue, completing an upper that resides…

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“Steel” Air Jordan X Returns: First Look at the Classic Retro

Brandon King

The first images of the “ Steel” Air Jordan X have finally emerged and they are returning in their OG glory.  They sport a white leather upper with steel grey making an appearance on the lace loops and elastic straps that traverse the tongue. Black shows up on said tongue as well as the collar. Most notable is the return of the toe cap, a feature that Michael Jordan had so much disdain for that it has not been seen since the 1995 original release.  Like the original, the 2025…

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“Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 officially returns March 2026

Brandon King

We recently reported on the “Black University” Air Jordan 14 finally making its long-awaited return in 2026.  Although we have not been blessed with images of the 2026 iteration, the presentation should be of an Air Jordan 14 with a black nubuck upper with university blue showing up on the Jumpman at the bottom of the lacing system. University blue also shows up on “JORDAN” and XIV on the front and back of the tongue, respectively, rear heel and the side branding.  A silver “23” and Jumpman appear on the…

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PE Corner: Kobe VI Protro Gets a Personal Twist from Caitlin Clark—Inspired by Her Dog

Brandon King

This player-exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro is in commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s beloved canine, Bella.  They sport a light khaki snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with yellow Swooshes. On the insoles appears an image of Bella, while a Kobe logo is perched atop the pink tongue.  Underneath resides a sail midsole and a light khaki rubber outsole.  At this juncture there is no indication of planned retail release. Should that change it will be reported here. 

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Official Look: “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 Revealed

Brandon King

The “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 is locked and loaded to make its third trip around the retail sun.  Initially debuting in 2005 and last seen in 2016, the 2025 iteration follows in the outsoles of its progenitors in that it sports a white, tumbled leather and ribbed upper. French blue lizard print mudguards occupy their standard locations on the lateral and medial sides, with the same color also taking care of the branding on the tongue.  The top most eyelets are metallic silver plated , while a tab on…

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