Category: News

The Nike Ja 1 is unveiled

Brandon King

Ja Morant posted a teaser image on his social media on Christmas Eve hinting at an upcoming signature shoe. This was then chased the next day by an instagram video of the Grizzlies’ main man receiving and opening the package from his daughter to reveal what was inside, the Ja 1. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) The unveiled colourway , the “Day One” is , according to the brand , inspired by his work ethic and connection to his community and represents 12’s…

Read More

“FAMU” Nike LeBron 7 coming January 7

Brandon King

The “FAMU” Lebron 7 is a sneaker I have been fawnling over since the since the first images emerged. Even amongst a fleet of team exclusive footwear that have no duds amongst them, these stand out. It was thought we may have to admire these from afar, but it was announced by FAMU Athletics these would see a retail release in early 2023. We now know exactly how early they will begin their retail voyage- the “FAMU” Nike Lebron 7 will release January 7. They will carry a 200 USD…

Read More

Multi-coloured Lebron XX on the way

Brandon King

This multi-colored GS Lebron XX sports an orange upper with lavender and magenta Swooshes on the lateral side. Green shows up on the eyerows, with light muted pink present on the inner and a black tongue. XX branding appears on the lace dubraes, tongue and rear heels. Underneath resides a turquoise and peach midsole along with a magenta and smoke grey midsole. More information on these will be provided as it avails itself.

Read More

“Florida A&M” LeBron 7 coming in 2023

Brandon King

In our previous articles on FAMU Team Exclusive footwear, we have always ended with the disclaimer that as dope as they all have been , retail releases would seemingly be an unlikelihood. That will change in 2023. An Instagram post on the FAMU Athletics page that unveiled a FAMU-specific LeBron 7 stated, ” Rattler Nation, you asked for a pair to be released well here you go!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Florida A&M Athletics 🐍 (@famuathletics) The “FAMU” LeBron 7 sports a black suede upper…

Read More

FAMU unveils latests Lebron XX Team Exclusive

Brandon King

FAMU has not missed when it comes to their team footwear. Recently Florida A&M unveiled images of a green-based LeBron XX Team Exclusive and now pictures of the latest one, a white-based version, have been released. As already mentioned, this LeBron XX sports a white knit upper with orange and green Swooshes on the lateral side. Just as with the green pair, a FAMU logo is seen on the rear heel. A white foam midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and an Dunkman-branded orange rubber outsole completes this aesthetic. Being…

Read More

Kyrie Irving blacks out Swooshes on sneakers

Brandon King

Nike put their from selective and subjective morality on display when they suspended and then subsequently decided to part ways with Kyrie Irving, stemming from his decision to retweet the Amazon link to the movie, Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, but yet somehow has not cut ties with Brett Favre of the child beater Hope Solo. Not wanting to rep the brand on his feet for free , in a recent Nets game the star guard, not so subtlely obscured the Swooshes on his sneakers with black tape…

Read More

Kyrie Irving and Nike are done with one another

Brandon King

The relationship between Nike and Kyrie Irving has come to an end. Monday morning The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania reported he was informed by a spokesperson from the athletic giant that the two sides had parted ways. Nike unceremoniously suspended their relationship , and the release of his next signature shoe, with the star guard back in November for sharing an Amazon link to a film that was deemed antisemitic and then his subsequent refusal to approach the powers that be in beseeching a return to their good graces.…

Read More

White, Black and Sail Nike Air More Uptempo coming in 2023

Brandon King

This Air More Uptrempo sports a white, perforated upper. On the lateral and medial sides are black, sail-backed overlays that spell out “AIR”, which is the sneaker’s predominant feature. An embroidered Swoosh is found on the toe, with the same branding of a jewelled variety present on the rear heel. Underneath resides a black-branded sail midsole, full-length Max Air unit and a tri-coloured rubber outsole. This Nike Air More Uptempo will debut sometime in the earlier part of 2023. They will carry a 175 USD sticker price. Nike Air More…

Read More

“Reverse Brazil” Nike Dunk Low: Official Images

Brandon King

As could be gleaned from the moniker, this upcoming Dunk Low features a reversal of the color blocking from 2001’s “Brazil” Dunk Low. Is sports an apple green leather foundational layer overlaid with that of yellow strike at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Yellow strike Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with green branding showing up on the tongue and rear An apple green inner completes an upper that sits atop a white midsole and green rubber outsole. The “Reverse Brazil” Nike Dunk Low is scheduled…

Read More

“University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming July 2023

Brandon King

The “University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG is a colourway of the MJ’s first signature shoe that is scheduled to debut next year. At this early juncture no images are available but predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a university blue toe overlaid with black at the toe and eyebrow, with the same hue present on the Seooshes on the sides. University blue leather flanks the ankles and wraps the heels. A white midsole and university blue rubber outsole. The “University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG is, as…

Read More