Category: News

Jimmy Butler saga follows a script fans don’t like

Brandon King

The roller coaster that has become the relationship between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler has yet another twist as the mercurial star reportedly reiterated his desire to be traded in a meeting with Heat president Pat Riley last week, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.  Butler also informed Riley that he has no plans to sign a new deal with the team, but will pick up his $52.6 million player option for next season only as a means to the trade out of Miami he ultimately desires. The six-time NBA…

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‘Diffused Blue” A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3 coming March 2025

Brandon King

The extremely lucrative and successful collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and A-Ma Maniére continues with the Air Jordan 3 serving as their latest canvas.  This joint Air Jordan 3 features a white tumbled leather upper overlaid with black suede at the toe and wrapping the heel in place with the traditional elephant print. The same black suede appears at the midfoot as an underlay, undergirding the lace loops found there. The left and right tongue feature A Ma Maniére and Jumpman branding respectively, while on the rear heel, “NIKE AIR”…

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Elemental Pink/Dark Pony” Nike Dunk Low Next Nature available now

Brandon King

This Dunk Low is part of the Next Narue line, which incorporates recycled and synthetic materials into its build. They sport an elemental pink leather foundational layer overlaid with that of the dark pony at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle, and wrapping the lower heel. The same dark pony also shows up at the inner, the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides and the branding perched atop the tongue,  An embroidered “NIKE” at the rear heel completes the branding of this upper which sits atop a…

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White/Cement” Air Jordan IV coming May 2025

Brandon King

The “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV will make its return to store shelves this spring to unquestionably much fanfare.  The 2025 iteration will allegedly be Jordan Brand’s best effort since the 1999 retro to recreate the feel and share of its 1989 progenitor. As has been the case with every other version of this classic, it will sport a white leather upper with tech grey showing up at the lace tab as well as the Nike-branded rear heel. Reportedly the speckling on the aforementioned rear heel will display the splatter on…

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Forrest Gump” Nike Book 1 dropping January 24

Brandon King

This iteration of the Nike Book 1 draws inspiration from the Nike Cortez that Forrest Gump wore when he decided to do a bit of running.  They sport a smooth white leather upper adorned on the sides with large, red Swooshes; the same hue also is present at the Nike and Book branding that is perched atop each respective tongue, but also at the Cortez-styled rear heel overlay. Additional Cortez-inspired details I included the serrated fringe of the eye rows, the stitching, and overlays near the collar that wraps the…

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Bright Mandarin” Nike Shox R4 coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

This latest colorway of the well-received Nike Shox R4 sports a metallic silver upper paired with perforated black nubuck. Black-bordered embroidered silver Swooshes adorn the sides, with Nike Shox branding present on the tongue and the 5 Alpha Project dots on the rear heel.  Underneath this double-lasted upper resides an orange midsole moderator plate and the sneaker’s most prominent features- the four Shox columns at the rear heel and a black one-orange rubber outsole.  The “Bright Mandarin” Nike Shox R4 will debut this spring at nike.com and select retail venues; they will…

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Parachute Beige” Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B coming January 24

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Dunk SB Low sorts a parachute beige suede upper with Swooshes of the same aesthetic adorning the sides. A canvas underlay wraps the upper heel, along with a branded grey overlay as well as the tongue label of the same hue offers a bit of visual variety for the otherwise monochromatic upper.  The standard padded tongue and khaki inner complete an upper that sits atop a beige midsole and gum rubber outsole.  Barring any changes, the “Parachute Beige” Nike SB Dunk Low B is slated…

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“Golden Ticket” Air Jordan 5 coming January 22, 2025

Brandon King

With this upcoming Air Jordan 5, Jordan Brand shows its enduring commitment to ensuring that the female sneaker enthusiast is not relegated to a mere afterthought.  They sport a muslin upper with matching netting on the sides and tongue. Earth shows up at the inner, lace locks and top eyelets, as well as the Jumpmen that are perched atop the metallic gold tongue and rear heel, respectively. A “23” on the lateral side completes an upper that resides atop a sail-accented earth midsole along with a milky translucent and earth…

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An initial look at the “Aluminum” Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

This women’s specific Air Jordan 4 sports a white leather upper with light blue backing netting at the sides and tongue. The same light blue also shows up at the inner, back tab, with Jordan branding on the tongue, as well as the plastic eyelets. An embroidered floral panel acts as a semi-lace cover with white Jumpman branding on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole with visible cushioning at the heel and a multi-blue rubber outsole.  Coming in women’s sizing, the “Aluminum” Air Jordan 4 is planned for a May 3rd debut. 

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An in-hand look at the “Lucky Shorts” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

This upcoming Jordan 3 is inspired by Michael Jordan’s North Carolina shorts, which he wore under his uniform for all of the 1072 NBA games he played in.  They sport a white overlaid with light grey suede at the toe and wrapping th lower heel, the same material also shows up as an underlay at the midfoot.  University blue shows up at the top eyelets and Jumpman branding on the rear heel, with a light blue Jumpman embroidered on the tongue. Behind the aforementioned tongue is a label similar to…

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