Category: Nike

“HWC” Nike LeBron 8 coming back in 2021

Brandon King

The “Hardwood Classics” Nike LeBron 8 is on Nike’s 2021 release docket. Inspired by the Cleveland Cavaliers 1987 gamers, this LeBron 8 sports a varsity royal suede upper complemented with orange at the tongue, laces, inner, bordering the white lateral Swoosh. This upper sits atop a white midsole, full-length Max-Air unit and an orange translucent outsole. The “Hardwood Classics” Nike LeBron 8 is expected to release early in 2021. Nike Lebron 8 Varsity Royal/Orange Blaze-Total Orange-White CV1750-400 $TBA

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Check out this Nike Zoom Flight Glove

Brandon King

Since its original 1998 release the Nike Zoom Flight Glove has been popular amongst sneaker enthusiasts. Even during the golden age of Nike Basketball it stood out as a fan favorite. Gary Payton’s signature shoe is returning in an aesthetic that is visually similar to the original white and black colorway with the exception of the lace shroud, which appears to constructed of a thin mesh that allows the monkey paw and other features of the normally obscure upper to be seen. The large black forefoot Swoosh and overlay, zipper…

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“Black Aurora” Nike Air Foamposite One coming in September

Brandon King

This new colorway of the Nike Foamposite One is coming this fall. Nicknamed “Black Aurora”, it sports a blue Foamposite upper that shifts to black from the the midfoot to the heel and sports a tear pattern. The pinstripe pattern on the inner bootie is a nod to those awesome Orlando Magic gamers from back in the day, Other details include a star on the front pull tab , a One Cent logo on the heel and an insole that pays tribute to the 1996 NBA All-Star game ,which was…

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The “EYBL” Nike Kobe 5 Protro and KD 13: A first look

Brandon King

Unfortunately this year’s Elite Youth Basketball League was yet another sports casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic , but the players that would have participated will still get their exclusive apparel and sneakers, which include the Kobe 5 Protro and the KD 13. The Kobe 5 sports a the-dye type pattern across its upper. along with black at the toe and blue at the heel tongue and laces. Silver Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial side with an orange Kobe on the top of the tongue. This multi-hued upper sits atop…

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This Nike Air Foamposite Pro coming later in June

Brandon King

This Foamposite Pro makes use of a blue void , gum light brown, white and university red color palette. It sports a blue void Foamposite upper with a large lateral Swoosh, with the same hue appearing on the tongue. White appears on the inner , heel branding and small forefoot Swoosh. The aesthetic is completed by a gum rubber outsole. This Foamposite Pro is scheduled to release June 25 at nike.com and select retail establishments and will carry a $230 USD sticker price. Nike Air Foamposite Pro Blue Void/Gum Light…

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“What The” Nike LeBron 17: Official Images

Brandon King

Following the precedent established by the LeBron sample from 2009, the “What The” theme is carried over to the LeBron 17. This multi-hued rendition of the LeBron 17 features elements from the colorways including but not limited to: I Promise More Than An Athlete Future Air Mr. Swackhammer Monstars The “What The” is expected to release later in 2020 at nike.com and select retail venues and will carry a $200 USD sticker price. Nike Lebron 17 Multi-Color/Multi-Color CV8080-900 $200 TBA

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“MVP” Nike Lebron 7: Official Images

Brandon King

Official images of the “MVP” Nike Lebron 7 have been released. As implied by the moniker, this Lebron 7 celebrates the kid from Akron’s consecutive MVP awards, won in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. From the images it appears the 2020 is doing its level best to stay true to its progenitor. The white leather at the upper is underlaid by grey fleece which, on the lateral side, is adorned with a gold chenille Swoosh and a fleece outline of the branding on the medial side. Other details at the…

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“University Red” Nike Dunk Low released postponed

Brandon King

The “University Red” was amongst several color variations of the classic silhouette that was set to hit store shelves this spring. Initially set to release June 12, the release of the “University Red” Nike Dunk Low has now been pushed back to July 1 via the SNKRS application. Nike Dunk Low SP White/Universuty Red CU1727-100 $100 July 1, 2020

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This Nike Zoom 2K is now available

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This offering of the Nike Zoom 2K makes use of a white, ghost green, iron grey and thuderstorm color palette. The white based upper is trimmed in black, and overlaid by ghost green. Ghost green shows up for the tongue brainding while the lace loops spell out “ZOOM”, when viewed simultaneously. An golden are Zoom Air logo on the ankle completes the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a ghost green outsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and a white and black outsole rounds things out. This…

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Black/Varsity Maize Nike Dunk High to make return holiday 2020

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Eight years after its last retail run, the black and varsity maize Nike Dunk is on Nike’s release docket for the 2020 holiday season. At this juncture, there are images available of the 2020 version of this Dunk High but the expectation is that it will mimic its 2012 progenitor, meaning it will feature a black leather base overlaid by varsity maize tumbled leather. Varsity maize Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with maize and black tongue labeling completes the look of the upper, which should sit atop black…

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