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“Fire and Ice” Nike Kyrie 8: Official Images

Brandon King

Although these are officially being monikered ‘Fire and Ice”, these are the colorway of the Kyrie 8 that Kyrie Irving himself called “trash” in the comment section of an Instagram post that leaked the sneaker. Official images of the sneaker that started the derision of the Kyrie 8. It sports a black combination mesh, leather and suede upper with iridescent accents around the midfoot and heel. Embroidered white Swooshes are found on the medial and lateral sides. On the tongue of the right shoe is a Kyrie signature and an…

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“Keep Sue Fresh” Nike Kyrie 8 on the way soon

Brandon King

Whether you, I or even Kyore Irving like, the march of colouways of the Kyrie 8, in their current form, will inexorably run its course. This special version of the the Kyrie 8 is showing love to one of the true greats of women’s hoops, Sue Bird. It sports a khaki with mint and pastel greens . On one tongue a Kyrie signature is found, while on the other the phrase “Keep Our Fresh” is found. Mint green bordered Swooshes are found on the lateral and medial sides. Underneath resides…

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“Varsity Purple” Nike Blazer SB Low GT coming soon

Brandon King

Nike skater Grant Taylor and Nike SB are adding to the Blazer SB Low roster with this upcoming colourway. It sports a varsity purple suede upper with Grant Taylor logo on the white mesh tongue. White leather shows up via the large Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides and purple-branded rear heel overlay. Below this upper resides a white midsole and gum rubber outsole. The ” Varsity Purple” Nike SB Blazer Low GT is anticipated to release soon at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 80…

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Blue Suede Nike Blazer SB coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Blazer SB sports a blue suede upper , with white showing up via the oversized lateral and medial side Swooshes, heel underlay and tongue label. Blue “Nike SB” branding is found on the previously mentioned tongue label, with an embroidered “NIKE” has its home on the aforementioned heel underlay. A white midsole and gum rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The release of this Nike Blazer SB is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 85 USD sticker price. Nike SB…

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“Watch The Throne” Nike LeBron 9 coming to retail

Brandon King

The “Watch The Throne” Nike LeBron 9 began its life as exclusives given to Kanye and Jay-Z in celebration of their joint labor Watch The Throne and tour. A few pair trickled into the hands of collectors , but now these will ( hopefully) be available to the masses as they will see a retail release. This LeBron 9 sports a fused black mesh upper with a weave that is a facsimile of carbon fiber. Metallic gold shows up on the lateral and medial Swooshes and the LeBron logo on…

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Florida Skate Shops says its entire shipment of “Mummy” Dunk SBs were stolen

Brandon King

Jacksonville, Florida skate shop, Block Skate Supply was forced to cancel its release of the “Mummy” Nike SB Dunk Low due to an apparent theft. According to a story posted to the shop’s IG pages their allotment of the eagerly anticipated Dunk was pilfered in transit somewhere between Nike’s warehouse and Federal Express’s distribution center. It can be easy to draw comparisons to the “freeze Out” Jordan 1 debacle , but from our perspective It would be journalistically irresponsible at this juncture to cast any aspersions on the Block Skate…

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Nike applies for virtual trademark in shoes , apparel and other goods

Brandon King

If the concept of digital sneakers and apparel is foreign to you, do not worry, Nike plans on introducing to you ( and it will cost you). According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the company filed seven patent requests with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office late in October to protest its mark in areas including “dowloadable virtual goods” and related services for retail stores and entertainment, meaning videos games and other online platforms. It appears moving forward those who want those Foamposites or Jordan XIVs in…

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Check out these images of the “Goldenrod” Nike Dunk Low

Brandon King

The Nike Dunk continues its now near constant stream of releases in various heights with this upcoming Dunk Low. Inspired by its higher collared version, the “Goldenrod” low sports a black leather foundational layer overlaid with with goldenrod at the toe, eyerows, and wrapping the heel. The same goldenrod hue also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides , laces, and heel overlay, with “NIKE” showing up on black embroidery on the aforementioned overlay. Below the upper resides a white midsole and goldenrod rubber outsole.…

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“Home” Nike Air Max Penny 1 coming in 2022

Brandon King

There is never a bad time for Air Max Penny 1s to see a retail release. The “Orlando” colourway is in the works to make a retail return in 2022, and it appears the same may hold true for the “Home” version. As the “Orlandos” have made previous retail returns, with their last being way back in 2011, the home version has been in cold storage since its original 1995 release. At this early juncture there are no images of the upcoming version but if it is to be a…

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“Light Violet” Nike Dunk Low : Official Images

Brandon King

The “Light Violet” is a women’s specific colourway of the Nike Dunk Low that is part of Nike’s fall/winter release plans. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with light violet at the toe, eyerows, side Swooshes and wrapping the heel. On the heel appears embroidered “NIKE” branding along with a light violet tongue label. Below this upper resides a white midsole and light violet rubber outsole. The “Light Violet” Nike Dunk Low is anticipated to make its retail debut sometime in the upcoming months at nike.com and select…

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