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“All-Star” Nike Dunk High coming in February

Brandon King

This Dunk is part of the annual collection of All-Star related footwear from Nike. I sports a barely green leather foundational layer overlaid with black patent leather. The same patent leather also composes the Swooshes that are found on the lateral and medial sides. On the lower lateral heel is an NBA logo that also shows the location of the midseason’s festivities, which is Indianapolis, Indiana. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and a black rubber outsole. The “All-Star” Nike Dunk High is scheduled to release February 11…

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“Armory Blue” Air Force 1 ‘07 SE on the way

Brandon King

This Air Force 1 Low sports an armory blue leather upper ; on the lateral Swooshes and tongue recycled fabrics are found. The branding on the medial sides and the rear are composed of a grey suede. Below this upper sits a light bone coloured midsole and rubber outsole of the same hue. The release of the “Armory Blue” Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 SE is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments where they will carry a $100 USD sticker price. Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 SE Light Armory…

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An initial look at the “Michigan” Nike Dunk Low

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This upcoming Dunk Low sports a varsity maize leather base overlaid with midnight navy at the toe, eyerow, and wrapping the heel. Swooshes of the same midnight navy hue adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the tongue branding showing up in the like hue. On the rear heel overlay, block “NIKE” branding is found. Tge aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and midnight navy rubber outsole. The “Michigan” Nike Dunk Low is planned for a release in the early going of 2021; they will carry a $100 USD…

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“Football Grey” Nike Dunk High coming in January

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January 2021 will see the debut of the “Football Grey”, a new women’s exclusive colourway of the Nike Dunk High. It sports a sail leather foundational layer overlaid with pale slate blue leather. The same hue shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides as well as the tongue labelling. The aforementioned upper sits atop a sail midsole and pale slate blue rubber outsole. Nike Dunk High WMNS Sail/Football Grey-Pale Ivory DD1869-102 $110 January 14, 2021

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This Chrsitmas themed LeBron 18 is coming before the end of the year

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The Lebron line has a history of releasing of Christmas-themed sneakers and the Lebron 18 is no different. Seen on the feet of Akron’s Finest during their Christmas Day game against the Dallas Mavericks, the shoe sports a red upper with gold accenting. A green Swoosh is found on the medial heel while the clear portion of the tongue are specked with white that is reminiscent of a snow globe. The aforementioned upper sits atop a red midsole that is home to a speckled Max Air bag and a translucent…

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An initial look at the “Magma Orange” Sacai x Nike Blazer Low

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Sacai ad Nike will be once again joining forces, this time on two upcoming colourways of the Nike Blazer Low- one that will make use of a medium grey/classic green-white and the other white/magma orange-white. An few initial images of the “Magma Orange” colourway have emerged. What we see is a sneaker with a white leather upper with orange leather at the eyerow. As with other Sacai releases, this Blazer Low also sports double tongues and dual branding on the lateral and medial sides. Below the aforementioned upper is a…

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Take a look at the official images of this GS LeBron 18

Brandon King

This upcoming GS version of the Lebron 18 sports a blue, pink and purple Flyknit upper with a black external heel counter and collar. A small black Swoosh is present at the lateral toe with the same branding in chlorine blue showing up on the lateral heel. Below this upper is a white and black midsole and a two colour translucent outsole. This GS Lebron 18 is scheduled to release January 15 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $160 USD sticker price. Nike LeBron 18 GS…

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The PG 5 is officially unveiled

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The latest signature of Clippers star forward Paul George, the PG 5, was officially unveiled by Nike. The depicted PG 5 seems to have a slightly lower profile that that of it predecessor, the PG$, sporting a lightweight mesh and synthetic build at the upper. Returning is the full-length Air Dot Weld Strobel cushioning from the PG4. According to the brand it consists of “a lightweight footbed made up of a full-length Nike Air unit, sewn onto the upper so that the foot is directly atop the cushioning.” The aim…

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Rise in online sales amidst pandemic fuels Nike shares to rise and boosts annual revenue outlook

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From Lauren Thomas of CNBC: Nike on Friday reported quarterly sales and earnings that topped analysts’ estimates, driven by triple-digit growth online in North America and strong demand for its sneakers and workout apparel from Chinese consumers. It was able to cut expenses as it spent less on marketing during sporting events due to the pandemic. The lower costs boosted profitability. Strong sales during Alibaba‘s Single’s Day in China, and Black Friday in the U.S., also helped it barrel into the holidays with tighter inventories, reducing the need for discounting. “These are…

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Rockets exploring three-team deal to move Harden

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From Tim Daniels of B/R: The Houston Rockets reportedly want to make a James Harden trade “sooner than later” and continue to expand discussions beyond the eight-time All-Star’s list of preferred destinations. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday on Get Up the Rockets have started to explore three-team deals as part their effort to “maximize value:” The Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers lead the group of contenders Harden would prefer to join, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Harden doesn’t have a no-trade clause in his contract—they’ve become exceedingly rare in the…

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