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PE Corner: The “Phoenix Mercury” Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

This duo of Kobe VIII player exclusives was made with the Phoenix Mercury in mind. One pair features an orange engineered mesh upper with a purple Swoosh on the lateral side, with similarly presented, but smaller branding on the medial ankle. Purple also shows up on the Kobe logo on the tongue as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter.  An orange midsole and white rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic.  The second pair sports a white mesh upper adorned on the sides with orange Swooshes of…

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“Metallic Copper” Nike Air Foamposite One returning this Holiday season

Brandon King

Originally debuting in 2010, and making a return in 2017, the “Metallic Copper” Nike Air Foamposite One is slated to embark on its third retail voyage this holiday season.  Like in earlier iterations, it sports a metallic copper Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up via nubuck at the eye rows, and mesh at the tongue, collar, and rear heel. Copper shows up at the stripes on the pull tabs and tongue, as well as the One Cent logos on the tongue and rear heel, as well as the…

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“Light Smoke Grey/Anthracite” Nike Dunk Low coming fall 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low is part of Nike’s fall release roster. They sport a tumbled anthracite leather foundational layer overlaid with light smoke grey suede at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel, and flanking the ankle.  Reflective Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with additional reflective detailing seen on the laces. Nike branding is seen on the tongue label and is embroidered on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a grey midsole as well as an anthracite rubber outsole.  The “Light Smoke Grey/Anthracite” Nike Dunk…

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“Black/Dusty Cactus” Nike Air 180 coming September 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air 180 sports a black textile foundational layer overlaid with suede of the same hue. Alabaster leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Dusty cactus shows up on the 180 branding on the tonguef as well as the embroidered “NIKE AIR” presentc at the rear heel.  Dusty cactus also shows up on the heel stability cup and insole, with alabaster taking care of the inner.  Underneath resides a dusty cactus-accented black midsole and a translucent and solid rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Black/Dusty…

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“Persian Violet/Light Wild Mango” Nike Air Max Plus coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the fan-favorite Air Max Plus sports a mesh upper that transitions from the warmth of light wild mango to the cool hue of Persian violet. Pure platinum shows up at the cage that spans nearly the entirety of the upper as well as overlays present at the rear heel, sides, and bumper at the toe.  Violet-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while TN Air branding can be seen on the rear heel, tongue, and insole.  Underneath resides a midsole that features visible Nike Air…

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“Colorado Home” Nike DT Max 96 coming in September 

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike DT Max 96 is the perfect compliment for Buffaloes’ home gamers. They sport a black upper with vegas gold showing up in secondary role. The same vegas gold also shows up on the small Swooshes present on the midfoot strap and lateral forefoot, while white and black take care of the “AIR” and Swoosh, respectively, on the rear heel. Vegas Gold is seen on the branding on the tongue, while black stands in at the inner.  Underneath resides vegas gold and black midsole that features a visible…

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“Raiders” Nike Air Trainer SC now available

Brandon King

Just as with the Air Flight One and Penny Hardaway, The Air Trainer SC and Bo Jackson are synonymous with one another.  Like the player they are most commonly associated with, Bo Jackson, the Trainer SC is a versatile sneaker designed to withstand the rigors of multiple sports.  This raiders-inspired iteration of the classic silhouette sports a perforated white leather foundational layer overlaid with light smoke grey that flanks both sides of the foot and wraps the heel. Black shows up on the Swooshes on the lateral side and can…

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“Summit White/Pure Platinum” Nike Zoom Vomero V coming this fall

Brandon King

This women’s specific iteration of the Vomero V features a summit white mesh upper with leather and synthetic overlays. The sides are adorned with smoke grey bordered white Swooshes.  Smoke grey appears on the tongue and inner with white Swooshes embroidered on each rear heel.  Underneath resides a Cushlon midsole equipped with Zoom Air units in the forefoot and heel as well as a BRS 1000 rubber outsole.  The “Summit White/Pure Platinum” Nike Zoom Vomero V is set to release this fall 2024 at nike.com and select retail establishments. They…

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“DMV” Nike Air Foamposite One postponed

Brandon King

The DMV has consistently shown love to the Air Foamposite and Nike is seemingly paying back that adulation with the release of this upcoming Air Foamposite One.  It sports a pink Foamposite upper paired with black via the mesh tongue, nubuck eye stays, and mesh collar. Pink shows up via the small forefoot Swoosh, as well as the One Cent logo that is present on the tongue and rear heel, coming in jeweled and embroidered varieties, respectively. The rear pull tab reads “DMV” and sports a small swoosh. The insoles…

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You can get Jordan Poole’s GT Cut 3 Player Exclusives this holiday season

Brandon King

Have you ever watched Jordan Poole play professional basketball and wanted the chance to take to the court in the same kicks? Nike is providing that opportunity with the release of a pair of the Washington Wizards guard’s player exclusives.  Poole’s GT Cut 3 sports a combination white textile and mesh upper adorned on the sides by metallic gold Swooshes. Yellow shows up via stitching at the forefoot, lateral stability rails, at the heel counter, inner and branding on the toe. The tongue sports GT 3 Cut branding joined by…

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