I have always been a huge fan of the Penny signature line; as a matter of fact, it’s my second favorite line of all-time. When the Penny III was originally released in 1997, it’s price tag was a bit outside of my budget, but it was a shoe that I was was intrigued by both aesthetically and from a potential performance standpoint. Once I was able to acquire a pair, it was a shoe I wanted to get on the court and see if the…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Kevin Durant’s latest signature ride features the most advanced builds of Flyknit and Zoom Air to date, which are specifically geared to deal with the rigors of the game of basketball. The Flyknit featured on the KD 9 is built with a distinctive pattern that is precisely knit for basketball. The tapered Zoom bag that runs from heel to toe, makes its debut in bball, after 3 years of wear testing. The midsole is reduced to enhance the Zoom’s responsive feel. The KD 9 will be available June 20,2016. …
Read MoreTomorrow will be dropping a pack that has not garnered nearly the attention or anticipation as perhaps it should. The Class of 97 pack shows love to two of the more sneakers prominent in Spike Lee’s 1997 Movie He Got Game( one of all-time favorite films), the Air Foamposite Pro and the Zoom Hawk Flight, both of which released in ’97. This pack will release December 19,2015 and will retail for $385.
Read MoreJordan 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.
Read MoreAs we march closer to the retail debut of the Kyrie 2, images of more of some of the planned colorways are coming out. There are now images of a planned Black and Green Glow colorway. This version features a black base with green glow making appearances underneath the a layer of forefoot fuse, on swooshes on the medial side and midsole, tongue and heel logos and on the outsole. You will be able to pick up this Kyrie 2 when they make their retail debut February 17,2015 at a price…
Read MoreThis colorway of the Lebron 13 was inspired by LbJ’s commitment to both basketball and family. The blue, which is the primary color of the shoe, represents tranquility, while the orange pays homage to the old school Cavaliers colors,utilized through an all-over geometric print. There are slight graphical variations between each shoe, however the pair together forms a cohesive whole. The “Balance” Lebron 13 will be available December 1 at Nike.com and select retailers.
Read MoreThis latest colorway of the Kobe X Elite has a patriotic theme. According to the Swoosh: This patriotic collection honors United States leaders of the past that Kobe was inspired by with red stars and stripes. Red and navy come together on the Flyknit upper. A white swoosh and a patriotic style Kobe crest on the tongue round out the upper. A navy midsole and translucent outsole completes the look of this shoe. Kobe X Elite 718763-614 $225.00 There is also a matching T-shirt and socks you can…
Read MoreThis upcoming colorway of Lebron James’ latest signature model honors the path he has taken to get where he is today. The print on the upper features images of wheat fields that represents his hometown of Akron as well as Palm trees hearkening to his time in Miami. This colorway of the Lebron 13 comes to retail November 21 for $200.
Read More