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Sabrina Ionescu wears “USA” Sabrina 2

Brandon King

Tyrese Haliburton was seen in a navy-based iteration of the Sabrina 2 and the sneaker’s namesake herself took to the court in a predominantly white look.  It sports a largely white mesh upper with metallic red Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. The same metallic red styling is also present on the Sabrina logo perched atop the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white an navy mmidsole as well as a red rubber outsole. Information on a potential releaase will be reported as it avails itself. images via…

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A closer look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

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The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway of the well-received Kobe IX Elite that is slated to release this summer. Conceived as a tribute to the late, great Kobe Bryant, these sport an angelic all-white Flyknit upper with all branding and markings also appearing in white. Behind the tongue reads “Halo” and also features a Kobe signature, both in black and the only color on an otherwise monochromatic upper.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole equipped with a carbon fiber support rail at the forefoot…

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LeBron unveils new colorway of the LeBron XXII

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The U.S. Men’s National Basketball opened up Olympic pool play against Serbia on Sunday. In the game, which the U.S. won, 110-84, LeBron James broke out a new colorway of his yet-to-be-released LeBron XXII. They sport a navy upper with a red-bordered white overlay that forms the shape of a Swoosh on the lateral side. Red shows up at the inner, tongue backing, LeBron’s signature on the heel  A white midsole and navy rubber outsole complete the aesthetic.  As it currently stands it is not yet known if these will see a retail release.  Images via talksole

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Ja Morant’s special edition Hall of Fame Ja 2

Brandon King

Ja Morant was recently inducted into the Murray State Hall of Fame Nike helped him do so in style, hooking him up with a special-editon iteration of his yet-to-be-released Ja 2. They appear to make use of a grey and light blue color palette with what looks like a claw scratch pattern spread throughtout the upper. The sneakers are housed in a wooden box that display a miniature version of Morant’s banner that now hangs in the rafters at CFSB Center and also lists Ja’s numerous achievements as a Racer,…

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LeBron James introduces the world to the LeBron XXII

Brandon King

At Team USA’s practice on Thursday, LeBron James broke out the next evolution of his signature line, the LeBron XXII. Outfitted in USA colors it sports a white upper with a red-bordered navy section on both sides that forms a Swoosh on the lateral side. Red shows up at the inner, backing the tongue, as well as the LeBron signature on the rear heel.  A jeweled Lebron logo appears on the navy tongue, while a Swoosh in the same hue appears on the media forefoot.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides…

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“Sail” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz This upcoming Kobe VI Protro was seen on the feet of Vanessa Bryant recently. They sport a snake scale-styled sail upper adorned on the sides with black Swooshes; the same hue also stands in for the Kobe logo on the tongue and likely the signature on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a silver rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Sail” Nike Kobe VI Protro is planned to debut in the Spring of 2025 at nike.com and select retail…

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”Court Purple” Nike Book 1 coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of the rookie signature sneaker of Phoenix Suns star and Olympian, Devin Booker, the Nike Book 1 is on the way for the fall season. They sport a monochromatic court purple canvas upper with the only visual variety being the orange “Book” logo on the tongue and ”Chapter One“ embroidered in purple on the rear heel. Orange does make an additional appearance, backing the tongue. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a soft foam court purple midsole that houses a top-loaded heel Zoom Air unit, as well as…

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A detailed look at the “WNBA All-Star” Kobe VI Protro PE

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Recently we briefly highlighted the “WNBA All-Star” Kobe VI Protro PE when Caitlin Clark wore them to All-Star practice. However several other players took them to court in the actual game and now we have detailed images that really allow for a better look at the beauty of this sneaker.  It sports an eye-popping neon pink scaled upper paired with an intense green that wraps the heel; the same green also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the sides, as well as the Kobe logo on the tongue.  Underneath…

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Coach Prime shows off more pictures of Nike DT Max 96

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Even before the announcement of their release, Deion Sanders was spotted in this colorway of the DT Max 96.  They feature a white and black upper with gold showing up on the Swooshes on the lateral side and rear heel. Although Coach Prime’s pair comes equipped with “P21ME” branding on the rear pull tab, the retail version will be sans such branding.  Underneath resides a white and black midsole, the color blocking of which is in line with that of the upper and is also home to a visible heel…

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”Gold Medal” Nike Kobe IV Protro coming in August

Brandon King

For the first time since 2009, the “Gold Medal” Nike Zoom Kobe IV is primed to make its retail return.  Initial images have emerged and they appear to be a faithful recreation of its 2009 progenitor. It sports gold leather at the toe, wrapping the heel as well as at the collar. FlyWire-equipped side panels on the sides are home to red-bordered navy Swooshes.  Navy shows up on the Kobe logo topped tongue and the inner sports a gold medal graphic.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole as…

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