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“University Blue” Nike Air VaporMax Plus debuting this summer

Brandon King

This soon-to-come iteration of the Nike Air VaporMax Plus sports a monochromatic university blue upper with the only bitt of visual variety being the the lateral ankle Swoosh, the VaporMax logo on the rear heel and the black branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a university blue midsole and a translucent VaporMax unit rubberized below key impact points. The imminent debut of the ”University Blue” NIke Air VaporMax is anticipated at nike.com and select retail establishment. They will carry a 210 USD sticker price. Nike Air VaporMax Plus DZ4403-400 $210…

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Black and White Nike Air Max 97 Terrascape coming soon

Brandon King

This yet-to-release Air Max 97 sports recycled materials at its black upper with a white Swoosh on the lateral side and branding on the tongue of the same hue. Terrascape branding appears on the rear heel tab and on the insoles. Underneath resides a Nike Grind midsole, a full-length Air Max unit and rubber outsole. The release of this Nike Air Max 97 is anticipated to be right around the corner at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Air Max 97 DJ5019-001 $TBA 2022

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“LeBronald Palmer” Nike LeBron coming May 19

Brandon King

In celebration of the silhouette’s 10th anniversary, Nike is bringing back the ”LeBronold Plamer” LeBron 9 Low. Inspired by the favorite drink of the NBA all-timer, this LeBron 9 Low sports a pale yellow upper that features a tropical foilage motif throughout. Green-bordered orange Swooshes are found on the lateral side, with smaller versions present on the medial. Metallic gold LeBron logos are found on the heel, with a yellow LeBron signature found on the tongue. A grpahic on the insoles help to further tie into drink concept. The ”LeBronald…

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“Airness” A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 2 postponed

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 2 is the latest in the continual relationship between A Ma Maniére and Jordan Brand. This special-edition sports a leather foundational layer with MANIÉRE branding is present on the burgundy crush heel, with the same hue seen on the piping on the upper and hangtag. Black shows up on the Wings logo on the tongue, laces, and on the quilted inner. Underneath resides a black snakeskin textured midsole multi-colored rubber outsole. These were set to debut May 13, but like so many other Jordan retros, they…

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“Barely Green” Nike SB Blazer coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Blazer SB sports a barely green canvas upper overlaid with suede at the lateral forefoot and rear heel. The Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides and scream ” I don’t colour inside the lines.” Boarder blue appears on the ”NIKE SB” branding on the tongue and the embriodered script “nike” on the rear heel overlay. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail rubber midsole and outsole. The release of the “Barely Green” Nike SB Blazer Court Mid Premium is imminently expected at nike.com and select retail…

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Nike Blazer Low Jumbo on the way

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway is the latest addition to the Nike Blazer Low Jumbo roster. The white and blue leather of the upper is joined by suede at the toe and at the heel. Oversided ( dare I say, ”Jumbo” Swooshes are present on the media and lateral sides, along with a padded tongue and a slightly primitive-looking ”NIKE” branding on the rear heel rounds out the upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and rubber outsole. This Blazer Low Jumbo is already available overseas, a domestic release is anticipated to occur…

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“Action Grape” Nike Air Uptempo: Official Images

Brandon King

This soon-to-come Nike Air More Uptempo sports a black nubuck upper overlaid with purple-bordered crinkled leather “AIR” on the lateral and medial sides. Action grape shows up on the embriodered Swoosh on the toe and the jewelled one on the rear heel. Below the upper resides an action grape branded black midsole that is also home to a full length Air max unit and a branded rubber outsole. The release of the ”Action Grape” Nike Air More Uptempo is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments. They…

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Check out this upcoming Nike Air Max 97

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Air Max 97 sports a combination leather and mesh upper, with the top portion consisting of reflective-detailed white mesh overlaid by blue and red leather closer the the midsole. Red shadowed blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the tongue. On the black rear pull tab, the “air max” is split into blue and red hues. The white midsole that resides below the aforementioned upper is home to a full-length Air Max unit and a black rubber with a bit of blue and…

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“Mambacita” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming May 1 on SNKRS Early Access

Brandon King

I had a suspicion that somehow Nike would louse up the ”Mambacita” Kobe VI Protro release. I thought they would likely get “Doernbechered” , meaning a shoe meant to benefit a good cause would largely be absorbed by resellers, the price inflated to an astronomical level, not only tarnishing the purpose of the release but effectively locking out many of the true enthusiasts of that shoe. It seems that by the decision to release the ”Mambacita” via Exclusive Access on the SNKRS app, a platform already synonymous with leaving sneakerheads…

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“Gym Red” Nike Dunk Low Next Nature coming May 12

Brandon King

The Dunk Low Next nature represents Nike’s effort to produce a silhouette that maintains the attributes of the classic silhouette but at a reduced detriment on the environment. This women’s exclusive Dunk Low sports a white leather upper overlaid with that of gym red at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Gym red Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also present on the laces, tongue branding and small rear heel overlay, which is home to an embroidered “NIKE”. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white…

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