Category: Nike

Could this be Giannis’ next signature shoe?

Brandon King

It looks that before 2020 the signature line of Milwaukee Bucks will see an addition with the release of the Zoom Freak 2. What is known is that the new shoe will be a low collared silhouette , that looks more like a runner than a hoops shoe, and will feature a large Swoosh; however unlike the one on the Freak 1, it will not be reversed or extend down to the midsole. A Giannis logo is found on the lower lateral heel. The aforementioned upper sits above a molded…

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A second “Bruce Lee” Nike Kyrie 6 surfaces

Brandon King

Since its inception on the Kyrie 2, the “Bruce Lee” colorway has become a staple of the Kyrie Irving signature line. Like the Kobe line before it, the colorway draws inspiration from the yellow and black track suit Lee wore in the Game of Death; the the red stripes are symbolic of the the injuries from the fight with Han in Enter the Dragon. Images of a possible second version have emerged. This version features a black upper with a white midfoot strap. Yellow shows up on the lateral Swoosh,…

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This Ben&Jerry’s inspired Dunk Low SB is coming this summer (hopefully)

Brandon King

Nike SB and Ben& Jerry’s have joined forces in birthing this Dunk Low SB. Inspired by the company’s signature “Chunky Monkey” ice cream, the bright hues that are splashed across the upper are inspired by Ben & Jerry’s packaging. The faux fur in underlaid by blue , while the runny pattern on the Swooshes are representative of melted ice cream. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and green rubber outsole. The Ben & Jerry’s x Nike Dunk Low SB “Chunky Ducky” is expected to release later this summer,…

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Check out this upcoming PG 4

Brandon King

This upcoming PG 4 features a knitted heathered upper with its white Swoosh on the lateral side bordered in turquoise, while the medial side Swoosh is completely turquoise. This upper sits atop a speckled midsole and a black rubber outsole. This PG 4 could see an overseas release April 1 and potentially a domestic release soon thereafter. The sticker price is set at $110 USD. Nike PG 4CD5082-004$110April 2020

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“Muslin” Nike Dunk SB Low: Official Images

Brandon King

This Dunk Low SB is part of a triad of dunks that are releasing this spring. Cream leather and suede are paired with black complimentary features on the upper. This upper sits atop a red midsole and outsole. Like the “Blue Fury” Dunk Low SB’s, these have started to arrive at select skate shops but will a wider release is also anticipated for April 1. The sticker price on these will also be set at $100 USD Nike Dunk Low SB Muslin/Black-MuslinBQ6817-100$100April 1, 2020

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Nike Dunk Low SB “Blue Fury”: Official Images

Brandon King

Official images of the “Blue Fury” Nike Dunk Low SB have been released. The blue fury upper is a combination of mesh, leather and suede with deep royal at the lateral and medial swooshes, tongue labeling and rear branding. A white midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. They have already began showing up at some skate shops ,but a wider release is planned for April 1 and will carry a sticker price set at $100 USD. Nike Dunk Low SB Blue Fury/Deep Royal-Blue Fury BQ6817-400$100April 1, 2020

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“Griffey” Nike Dunk SB Mid coming in April

Brandon King

This Nike Dunk SB Mid is an orange label offering, meaning they will only be available at skate shops. Inspired by the “Freshwater “ Air Griffey Max 1, its freshwater base is overlaid by black at the toe, eyebrow and wrapping up the ankle leading to the strap. White is present on the lateral and medial side Swooshes, toebox branding, laces, midsole stitching, and “58” embroidered on the ankle strap. Red branding on the tongue completes the look of the upper. A black midsole with the previously referenced stitching and…

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“Navy Gum” Nike Blazer Low SB on the way

Brandon King

This Nike Blazer SB Low features a navy suede upper with a mesh tongue and leather heel overlay. Khaki shows up on the lateral and medial Swooshes, tongue labeling and rear branding. This upper sita atop a gum rubber midsole and outsole, completing the aesthetic. This Blazer Low SB is already available overseas but a domestic release may be imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments and will carry a sticker price of $75 USD. Nike Blazer Low SB GTMidnight Navy/Gum Light Brown-Khaki 704939-403$75

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Utah man charged in robbery of teenager’s sneakers

Brandon King

Police in Slat Lake City, Utah say a man that robbed a teenager of his shoes was charged Tuesday/ According to the charging documents , at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Saturday 18-year-old Keshab Bhattari and two others approached a 15-year-old boy, as he awaited the train at 2225 S. 500 East. The males told the boy “they liked his shoes” and then they told him to follow them to a nearby alley. As the youth trailed the males, one of them pulled out a handgun and demanded he hand over…

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“Olympic” Air More Uptempo to return

Brandon King

With this being an Olympic year ( at least it was up until last week) , it stands to reason that many contemporary silhouettes would get the Olympic treatment and shoes from past games would see returns to retail. It seems we may know at least one of the shoes slated to make a return. Sources have indicated to Sneakershoptalk that the Air More Uptempo is slated to make another retail run. Worn by Scottie Pippen on the 1996 USA Olympic team ( we do not refer to them as…

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