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”Black/University” Nike Kobe VIII Protro coming this fall

Brandon King

Nike continues in their ongoing mission to line the pockets with Kobe releases that fans of the man or his sneakers will invariably get the shafted out of. With iits black engineers mesh upper and gold lateral branding, this upcoming iteration of the Kobe VIII Protro is visually reminiscent of the “Del Sol” Kobe VI. Metallic gold also appears on the embroidered Swoosh on the medial side side and the Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Court purple shows up on the Kobe logo on the rear heel, completing…

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“Burgundy Crush/Picante Red” Air Max 1 dropping this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Max 1 sports s white mesh foundational layer overlaid with picante red leather. Burgundy crush suede Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with material of the same hue also present at the lower portion of the upper. Burgundy crush also shows up for the branding on the rear heel and atop the white perforated tongue. Underneath the aforementioned upper lives a white midsole that houses visible Air Max cushioning at the heel and a burgundy crush and white rubber outsole. The “Burgundy Crush/Picante Red” Air…

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”Black/Volt” Air Max 95 on the way

Brandon King

This upcominging iteration of the classic Air Max 95 features leather, nubuck and mesh construction. In addtion to the airmax branding on the tongue, Swoosh on the lateral ankle and “NIKE AIR”  on the reflective rear heel, this “95 is also armed with additional classic “AIRMAX” branding present below the ankle Swoosh.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole that houses heel and forefoot max air bags and a black rubber outsole.  The “Black/Volt” Nike Air Max 95 is planned to debut this spring at nike.com and select retail establishments;…

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“Monarch” Nike Air Max 1 set to debut this summer

Brandon King

Nike keeps the hits coming with this yet-to-be released Air Max 1. This Air Max 1 features a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with pure platinum leather as well as monarch suede. Black Swooshes adorn the sides, with black also showing up on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue. Monarch makes an additional appearance at the inner as well as the branding on the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole that houses heel Air Max cushioning and a black and white rubber outsole. The “Monarch”…

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“Field Purple” Air Max 1 on the way this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air Max 1 is one of several, solid, well-executed colorways of the classic silhouette that Nike has in the chamber for 2024. It sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with grey suede and a field purple leather rand. Additionally field purple Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also taking care of the branding on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole that houses visible Air Max cushioning at the heel and a try-colored black,…

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ATL H*e! “Atlanta” Air Max 95 coming next month

Brandon King

This iteration of the classic Air Max 95 had a designing hand from Atlanta-area shops, Wish,  Ma Maniére, Walter’s, and SolePlay ATL. It posts a combination mesh, leather and suede spread across the cool grey, total orange, and university red upper. AirMax and Nike branding is seen on the tongue and lateral ankle, respectively, wirh reflective detaikubg throughout the upper. The insides feature “ATL” printed on them, with a city specific motif carried over to the reflective area on the rear heel. Underneath resides a cool grey midsole that houses…

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”Eggplant” Lebron IV Coming this summer

Brandon King

Long before it was an euphemism for a man’s junk, “Eggplant” was simply a color that Nike trotted out for appearances on several silhouettes in the late 2000s into the early 2010s, making appearances on 1/2 cents, Pippen II, and most prominently, the Air Foamposite One.  This summer the LeBron IV was slapped with the eggplant.  This iteration of the Lebron IV will sport a eggplant Foamposite upper paired with black at the inner, ankle strap and tongue. Eggplant makes an additional appearance via the Swooshes on the medial side…

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Another new AM1 coming this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming addition to the Air Max 1 roster sports a clean white mesh foundational layer overlaid with tumbled leather and a suede rand.  Leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with “NIKE AIR” branding present on the tongue and rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and dual-hued rubber outsole.  Fans of the classic Air Max 1 will be able to add this edition to their respective to collection when they release this summer at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 150…

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