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

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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…

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“Reverse Brazil” Nike Dunk Low: Official Images

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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…

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

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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…

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An initial look at the Run The Jewels x Nike Dunk High SB

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Killer Mike and El-P , or as they are known together, Run The Jewels have joined forces with Nike SB to birth collaborative pairs of Dunk High and Dunk Low. An initial video of the Dunk High has come to light that gives a brief look at this upcoming Dunk. It sports a blacker leather foundational layer overlaid with pink fur. Jeweled Swooshes and special golden lace dubraes complete an upper that sits atop a grey midsole and hot pink rubber outsole. The Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunk…

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FAMU Football head coach Willie Simmons shows off LeBron XX PEs

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With the recent deals inked by Florida A7M and Howard, with Nike and Jordan Brand, respectively no longer will jaw-dropping PE’s be the exclusive domain of places such as Oregon and UNC. Since embarking on their six-year partnership with Nike in 2021, Florida A&M has already had its share of saliva-inducing exclusive footwear, with several editions of the LeBron XVIII, XIX and XX. Head football coach Willie Simmons took to twitter ( in a now-deleted tweet) to show off the latest iteration of FAMU-specific Lebrons. They sport a sail-colored upper…

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Nike: Just Full of It

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As with Kanye West several weeks earlier, Kyrie Irving has also drawn the ire of the Jewish Community. Irving’s posting of link to the movie, Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, was deemed antisemetic and within short order the Brooklyn Nets laid a suspension on him and then doubled down with a series of requirements that the All-Star and NBA Champion would have to fulfill before he would be reinstated. Nike decided they wanted to get in on the public flogging of Kyrie , issuing a statement admonishing Irving…

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Nike suspends relationship with Kyrie Irving

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Friday night Nike announced they have suspended their relationship with Kyrie Irving, including postponing his upcoming sneaker, the Kyrie 8. “At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism,” Nike said in a prepared statement. “We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone.” These words ring hollow, as Nike is a company whose products are created under the most deplorable positions by some of the poorest people on the planet with their full knowledge of…

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This special-edition Air Force 1 Low in collaboration with Drake’s NOCTA line was initially planned to debut last year, alongside his “Certified Lover Boy” album. It sports an all-white tumbled leather construction at the upper. NOCTA branding appears on the rear heel and insoles. Underneath resides the typical Air Force 1 Low midsole, but instead of “AIR” appearing , it reads “love you fovever” in script. The stars of the white rubber outsole have been replaced with hearts. The “Certified Lover Boy” NOCTA x Nike Air Force 1 Low is…

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Gradient Air Force 1 Low coming soon

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This soon-to-release women’s-specific Nike Air Force 1 Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with gradient panels at the forefoot, eye rows and wrapping the heels. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with black Swooshes, with “NIKE AIR” branding appearing on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and matching rubber outsole. The release of this Air Force 1 Low is imminently anticipated at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Air Force 1 Low WMNS Summit White/Black-Bright Maroon FD0801-100 $TBA 2022

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An initial look at the “Reverse Brazil” Nike Dunk Low

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As could be ascertained by its nickname, this upcoming Nike Dunk Low features an inverted aesthetic of the 2001 “Brazil” Dunk Low. It sports an apple green leather foundational layer overlaid with that of yellow strike in the typical locations the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle and wrapping the heels. Yellow strike Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Apple green is present on the tongue and its branding as well as the embroidered “NIKE” on the rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and a apple green rubber…

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