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Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Vachetta Tan” Releasing in February

January 2, 2017 Brandon King

2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Foamposite line. The coming Dark Neon Royal colorway of the Air Foamposite One January 13 kicks things off this year. In February, the Foamposite Pro “Vanchetta Tan” comes to retail. This lifestyle inspired incarnation of the Pro features a tan nubuck upper with a metallic bronze swoosh. Silver heel and tongue pull tabs combine with leather laces to complete the look of the upper. A translucent outsole closes out the look of this shoe. At this point there is not an exact release…

LeBron 14 “Black Ice” to release January 28th

January 1, 2017January 1, 2017 Brandon King

After the long awaited unveiling of the Lebron 14 on Christmas Day, LeBron James broke out another colorway of his upcoming signature shoe on his birthday. Dubbed the “Black Ice”, this sneaker features an all-black upper with the white outlined Swoosh on the midfoot strap breaks up the monochromatic look. A white midsole and blue tinted outsole that houses the Zoom-Air units. You can get your hands on these when they release January 28 2016 for $175. What are your thoughts on the 14th model in the LeBron James signature…

Thousands of Pair of Counterfeit Sneakers discovered by South African Customs

December 31, 2016December 31, 2016 Brandon King

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) seized counterfeit sneakers at the Lebombo Border Post. Suspicions were aroused when a truck driver refused to stop at the port checkpoint on Monday. Police then chased the truck; the driver fled the scene outside the port area. The same truck had been detained earlier in the year with consignment clothing. The truck contained 9,085 pair of “Adidas” and 1,850 pair of “Nikes” worth R8.7 million ( 63,315 USD). SARS’ Janine Mqulwana had this to say: The truck has been detained and escorted to…

“Wingless” Air Jordan 1’s Return to Retail

December 4, 2016December 4, 2016 Brandon King

These upcoming colorways are based on an early prototype of the Air Jordan 1 that was sans the wings logo. After making their first retail appearance last year, three new colorways will make appearances in the early months of 2017. Like the previous version, this will not feature the wings logo, but rather “AIR JORDAN” spelled out in its location. However, these will also have a “Nike Air” logo on the heel, something not found on the original sample or the 2015 version. The planned colorways feature a royal blue,…

Nike’s LunarCharge LE combines three well-known silhouettes

November 17, 2016 Brandon King

The upcoming LunarCharge from Nike combines three of the company’s better known silhouettes: The Air Presto, Air Current and the Air Max 90. This mash up features the breathable, sock-like upper of the Presto, the eyelets of the Air Max 90, and the subtle reference of the overall silhouette of the Air Current and a bonus is the cushioned outsole of the LunarEpic. This lifestyle performance shoe will be available November 18 at nike.com.

U.S. Sneaker Production Could Become More Prevalent

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 Brandon King

The tasks of producing much of the footwear we wear left for Asia many moons ago. However, technology could be bringing them back. That is because some of the major players in the footwear world- Nike, Adidas, and even Reebok , could be returning with robot-driven production facilities. Last week, Canton, Massachusetts based Reebok announced it planned to open a high-tech facility in Rhode Island in which sneakers would be produced by robots pouring plastic. Our idea was,if the U.S. Us where the innovation is, let’s make the product that’s…

New Information on the Air Mag could be forthcoming

October 3, 2016October 3, 2016 Brandon King

Last year after the unveiling on twitter and then by Micheal J. Fox live on the David Letterman show, Nike stated they would auction off a limited number of Mags in the Spring 2016. Unfortunately, that did not happen. Then earlier today Nike sent this rather cryptic tweet to Fox: .@realmikefox Excited for tomorrow. — Nike (@Nike) October 3, 2016 What is going down tomorrow? Stay tuned for more information on the Air Mag as it becomes available.

Nike’s power lacing kicks will be available this November

September 21, 2016September 21, 2016 Brandon King

Nike announced earlier this year that the tech in the power lacing Air Mags first given to Micheal J. Fox had a home in a new design and production would soon begin on them. The Nike Hyperadapt 1.0 will be on sale at select Nike retail locations in the U.S. beginning November 28. The company stated you have to make an appointment to “experience” and “purchase” them. Check out the videos from Nike and WIRED for more insight on the Hyperadapts. https://youtu.be/z7Cyv3cvIxY

Air Penny IV to return to retail in 2017

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016 Brandon King

After a decade long hiatus, the Air Penny IV will rear it’s beautiful silhouette in the nearing months. The leadoff colorways include the OG home colorway, white/black/blue and and a black/ dark neon blue away version. Check out the images below.

Michael Jordan surprises fan in a big way

August 14, 2016August 16, 2016 Brandon King

Jeffrey Harrison is a huge Micheal Jordan fan. Last month a viral video of the 33-year old autistic man playing pickup basketball in full Micheal Jordan Chicago Bulls regalia got the attention of the maanger of the man himself. Micheal Jordan’s manager showed him the clip, the basketball legend sent Jeffrey a letter and a few boxes of Jordan Brand apparel and kicks and surprised him even further with a personal phone call. https://youtu.be/TqBOI4OWjbw