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“All-Star” Nike Air Zoom Huarache returning February 17

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Staff

The “All-Star” iteration of the well-received Nike Huarache 2k4 is making its return in a few short weeks. Worn by the late, great Kobe Bryant in the 2004 version of the NBA All-Star game, the 2026 iterations is facsimile of its 2004 progenitor. It sports a white leather upper, tipped at the toe with red-bordered varsity royal nubuck. Royal also makes an appearance at the rear via a nubuck heel wrap as well as the external heel counter. A blue Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with smaller white branding appearing…

“Coconut Milk” Nike KD 18 coming February 2026

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Staff

This upcoming iteration of the KD 18 sports a coconut mesh foundational layer overlaid with sand drift suede. An additional and synthetic overlay flanks the foot, offers lateral support, and forms the loops of the lacing system. Green shoes up via the KD logo perched atop the tongue, bordering the Swooshes that sandwich the ankle, as well as the “EA$Y” that appears backing the tongue. Underneath resides a Cushlon midsole augmented with a large volume forefoot Zoom Air unit, as well as a green rubber outsole. The Coconut Milk” Nike…

“City of Champions” Nike Kobe I Protro coming February 2026

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Staff

This upcoming Kobe I Protro honors thestoriedhistory of the Los Angeles Lakers as well as paying homage to Kobe’s connection to SoCal. They sport a work blue upper overlaid with cracked summit white leather at the toe. The same aesthetic is seen at the Swooshes that adorn the sides as well as the “UPTEMPO” branded rear heel. A blue Kobe logo is seen on the front of the tongue, while “67-99”, the years that the Lakers called the Great Western Forum home, appears at the rear. The insoles feature a…

Bluetile x Nike SB Dunk Low coming this summer

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Staff

This Dunk SB Low was berthed out of a collaborative effort between Bluetile Skateboards and Nike SB. It sports a black upper, comprised of textured panels, underlaid in blue at the toe and side panels. Orange embroidery on the rear heel hearkens to the cobblestone streets of Charleston, SC, where Bluetile calls home. Nike SB branding on the tongue, while the South Carolina State flag , makes an appearance on the back of the tongue. The rear heels read “Blue” and “Tile” respectively in place of the standard “NIKE” branding. …

An initial look at the “All-Star Illusion” Nike KD 6

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Staff

The KD 6 is making its return in 2026 and we have our first look at one of the returning colorways- the “All-Star Illusion.” Black serves as the base for this synthetic upper with a multicoloured pattern present, primarily on the lateral side. Glow-in-the-dark detailing is seen on the lateral and medial side Swooshes as well as the, tongue and its branding. Underneath resides, a black midsole visible heel cushioning as well as a glow in the dark out Sole. As it currently stands the All-Star illusion KD6 is slated…

LeBron and Nike face criticism over MLK shoe

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Staff

Holidays in the sporting world are an opportunity for players and teams to get in on the celebration by wearing special jerseys, and in the case of the NBA, sneakers. Christmas, Easter, and St. Patrick’s Day all see players break out special, unique colorways. MLK Day is no different, as we have seen shoes commemorating the day and the icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, grace NBA hardwoods for many years. For MLK Day 2026, LeBron James broke out a special colorway of the LeBron 23, as he has done on many occasions. This year’s…

“Year of the Horse” Nike Kobe VIII Protro returning January 31

January 18, 2026 Staff

The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII debuted in 2014 as part of Nike’s Chinese Zodiac Collection and they are primed to make their return in 2026. Featuring updated Protro tech, they sport an eye-catching light crimson knit upper adorned with a large gold Swoosh on the lateral side, with smaller such branding present on the medial ankle. Gold also stands in on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Backing the tongue is a horse graphic, further tying…

“University Blue” Nike Air returns in March 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Staff

After 23 years on the sneaker sidelines, Nike has seen fit to call the proverbial number of the “University Blue” Air Foamposite Pro. As was the case with its 2003 progenitor, the 2026 iteration will feature a university blue Foamposite upper with a large white Swoosh on the lateral side. A smaller midnight navy Swoosh is present on the lateral eye row, with embroidered branding appearing on the rear heel. University blue stripes appear on the front pull tab, while “FOAMPOSITE” is present on the rear. Underneath the aforementioned upper…

“Gym Red” Nike Air Foamposite Pro coming in 2026

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Staff

When it debuted in 2015 this colorway of the Foamposite Pro was known as the “Red October”, eleven years later it is set to return, albeit under a new moniker. At this stage there are no available images of the 2026 iteration; we should be presented with the same aesthetic as the 2015 monochromatic red Foamposite Pro. The branding on the lateral side and rear heel is red, with the only bit of visual variety coming in the form of striping on the pull tabs and the border of the…

“All-Star 3D Hollywood” coming in February

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Staff

The “3D Hollywood “ Kobe VI debuted back in 2011, along with several other colorways of the silhouette as the NBA All-Star Game was in LA that year. In true Mamba fashion, Kobe scored a game-high 37 points and was named the game’s MVP. Its 3-D glasses theme can be seen in the shadowed scales on the upper as well as the mismatched red and blue detailing on each shoe, a nod to 3-D specs. Backing the tongue is a depiction of a pair of 3-D glasses with a Kobe…