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Nike unveils Air Max Day 2018 Line Up

January 17, 2018 Brandon King

Air Max Day has become a yearly celebration of the technology that has not been a pillar of the company since 1991,but also paying homage to models that pushed, and continue to push, the envelope in both performance innovation and aesthetically. This year’s lineup is no different, featuring seven models that span from yesteryear to the cutting edge of Air Max technology. They are the Air Max 180, the Air Max 93, Air Max 270, Nike VaporMax Plus, Nike VaporMax 97, Nike VaporMax Flyknit 2.0. Air Max 1/97 Vote Forward…

Air Jordan 13 “Olive” Official Photos

January 14, 2018 Brandon King

The “olive” colorway was popularized by and synonymous with the Air Jordan 9. This January the Air Jordan 13 gets the olive treatment. The coming AJ 13 is outfitted with a black suede upper with light olive being used on the midsole and heel wrap. True red is used for the branding on the tongue, lower lace tab, and inner Jumpman. The “Olive” Air Jordan 13 will release January 20th at select Jordan Brand retailers; the sticker price is set at $190 USD. Air Jordan 13 Black/True Red- Light Olive…

Nike Air VaporMax Chukka Slip Pure Platinum To release later this week

December 26, 2017 Brandon King

Before 2017 rides off into the sunset, we will get one more look from the Nike Air VaporMax. This latest incarnation of the popular runner is the Nike Air VaporMax Chukka Slip. The chukka upper is composed of a patterned knit with an extended collar. The laces are replaced by a shroud overlay. Reflective Nike branding and heel pull tabs round up the aesthetic of the Slip On; this upper sits atop a VaporMax sole. The Nike Air VaporMax Slip On makes it debut online and at select Nike retailers…

Nike Air Max 95 Embossed

December 1, 2017 Brandon King

These takes on the Air Max 95 is geared toward the ladies. Each of the three colorways , Blue, Black, and Cider, makes use of pony/cowhide on the upper to give its textures. All of the Air Max 95 Embossed will be available December 7, 2017 in women’s sizing on nike.com, the Nike App and at select retailers.

Nike Air Footscape N7

November 4, 2017November 4, 2017 Brandon King

Like the Jordan Super.Fly we just covered, this Air Footscape is also part of this year’s N7 collection that celebrates Native American Heritage Month. This commemorative Footscape features a a suede and weave upper. There is red graphic integrated throughout the weave as a nod to the bald eagle. The gold used on both the Nike logo and the N7 logo on the heel is , in Native American culture, associated with success high quality, achievement and positivity. This upper is supported by a white midsole, which itself sits atop…

Where you can [attempt to] get the Nike and Virgil Abloh’s “The Ten”

October 29, 2017 Brandon King

The Nike, Inc x Virgil Abloh: Ten Icons Reconstructed is one of the most anticipated collections of the year. Knowing the high demand for these shoes you may wonder “from where can I cop these shoes?” The following list from the good folks at Nike can point you in the right direction as you make your plans for securing pairs of the collection. *image via nike

Nike to bring back Roc-A-Fella Air Force 1

October 25, 2017October 25, 2017 Brandon King

In it’s continued celebration of the 35th anniversary of the iconic Air Force 1, Nike has decided to re-release one of the rarest edition of the shoe, 2007’s Roc-A-Fella Air Force 1 Low. Created for Roc-A-Fella label members, the sneaker featured a premium all-white leather upper with Roc-A-Fella logos on the lateral heel and on the tongue. The 2017 version should stay true to the original aesthetic. This version of the Roc-A-Fella Air Force One Low will be part of Nike’s AF100 collection this winter and will release at select…

The Nike Air Max Plus/ 97

October 7, 2017October 7, 2017 Brandon King

We covered the Nike Air Max 97/Plus, which placed the 97 upper on the Air Max Plus midsole and outsole. It’s sister shoe is the Air Max Plus/97, which takes the Air Max Plus’s upper and sits it atop the midsole and outsole of the Air Max 97. The Nike Air Max Plus/ 97 will also be available October 12 on nike.com, the Nike app and at select retailers.

“Gatorade” Air Jordan 6 Release Date Changed

October 5, 2017October 6, 2017 Brandon King

Those of you who have been eagerly anticipating the release of this shoe will have to wait a bit longer. Initially slated for a late October release, the sports drink-inspired version of the Air Jordan VI has now been pushed back to December 16, 2017. Images via Jimmy Jazz

Damon Dash says he was not selling off his sneakers and plaques

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 Brandon King

Recently, a plethora of Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash’s personal items popped up on eBay. Dash says he is not the one selling the items. He took to Instagram to clear the air. My brother @kushedgod pulled up on me and my brother @mr_camron called had to speak on this bubblegum shit cause they gotta here about… I’m shooting #thelist at the moment #staytuned A post shared by Dusko Poppington. (@duskopoppington) on Sep 22, 2017 at 11:11am PDT“I got a call from Cam yesterday. He said, ‘Yo Dame, niggas got your…