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Take a look at ”EYBL” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

These Kobe VIII Protros were part of the fleet of sneakers made for young basketballers of the Elite Youth Basketball League.  They sport a pastel pink knit upper that gives way to white closer to the midsole and heel counter. On the tongue, an EYBL logo can be seen, while on the medial heel, reads “EYBL FAM REUNION.” Black shows up on the large Swoosh on the lateral side, smaller such branding on the medial side, and the Kobe iconography present at the rear heel and external heel counter, respectively.…

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”EYBL” Nike KD 17 revealed

Brandon King

The EYBL KD 17 was recently unveiled. Made for the participants of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball league, they sport an eye-catching deep red upper paired with black at the Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, as well as the KD logo on the tongue. Peach shows up at the inner, along with EYBL branding on the heel.  A forefoot Nike Air unit resides at the upper’s bottom level, while the red midsole is equipped with Zoom Air cushioning at the forefoot. A red rubber outsole rounds put the…

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PE Corner: Sabrina 2s fit for a gold medalist

Brandon King

This iteration of the Sabrina 2 was made for New York Liberty star and newly minted Olympic gold medalist Sabrina Ionescu.  They sport a vibrant red mesh upper adorned on the lateral side with a golden Swoosh;’smaller such branding appears on the medial side, below the ankle, along with a matching Sabrina logo on the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a red midsole and a navy-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  Right now, there is no indication of a retail journey in the works for these, but we wouldn’t be upset…

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PE Corner: LeBron James takes the court in 2 new colors of the LeBron XXII

Brandon King

Before and during the gold medal match against France, LeBron James broke out two never-before-seen colorways of his new LeBron XXII sneaker.  In warm-ups before the game, James was seen in an all-iridescent pair paired with black at the inner, tongue, rear heel signature, and lateral side Swoosh outline.  The midsole, and its corresponding branding, also share the same visual feature. A blue translucent outsole with a visible safari print rounds out the aesthetic.  For the actual game, James pulled out an all-gold pair patterned with black at the tongue,…

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Another new colorway of the Ja 2

Brandon King

A new colorway the yet-to-be-released Nike Ja 2 has emerged.  It sports blue leather at its upper, underlaid at the toe with black mesh. On the majority of the medial side lives a patterned red mesh with a sculpted collar and black Swoosh.  The black Swoosh on the lateral side is surrounded by a near-concentric pattern, while under the ribbed white rear heel appears “12 AM.” Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole with a Ja logo on the rear heel, while on the medial side reads “Kaari”, “Teniya”,…

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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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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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