Category: Nike

”Siren Red” Nike Zoom Vomero 5 coming this summer

Brandon King

Nike keeps the Zoom Vomero 5 train running with this latest colorway. This women’s specific iteration sports a breathable white mesh upper overlaid with suede. The siren red of the midfoot underlay is, in part, the backdrop for iridescent Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Siren red also shows up on the branding on the tongue label as well as the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a Zoom Air equipped foam midsole and black and red rubber outsole. The “Siren Red” Nike Zoom Vomero 5 is planned…

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”Easter” Air Max 1 is now available

Brandon King

This Air Max 1 sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with light khaki    at the midfoot and wrapping hell, as well as a suede anthracite mudguard. Vapor green Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with university gold standing in for the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue and in conjunction with the that of the heel. Vapor green, soft pink, and anthracite takes care of the “A”, “I”, and “R”, respectively.  Below the aforementioned upper resides a black speckled white midsole and multi-coloured rubber outsole.  Though the annual…

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KD 16 PE réminiscent of classic SB Dunk

Brandon King

This season Kevin Durant has taken to the hardwood in a plethora of exclusive looks of his KD 16 sneaker.  A recent iteration hearkens back to a classic Dunk, 2006’s “Mork and Mindy” Dunk High SB.  It sports a red and grey upper with a chrome lateral wing. A small metallic silver Swoosh has its home on the lateral ankle, while black shows up for the branding on the medial ankle and wing. Grey piping laps the upper separating the solid red and red and grey multi layer mesh at…

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DeMar DeRozan wore three Kobe VI Protro PEs

Brandon King

DeMar DeRozan has plied his craft on college and professional hardwoods largely in Kobe Bryant footwear ( save an infamous time in the Air Jordan X). Following the untimely death of the husband, father and basketball legend, his daughter and 7 others in a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020, Kobes quick became the most worn shoes in the Association. However for DeRozan, wearing Kobes was business as usual; Nike seemed to recognize this as the new deal the Bulls’ star forward signed an extension with the brand that kept…

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“Dinner Plate” Nike SB Dunk Low debuting in 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk SB Low is inspired by the togetherness that comes from sharing meals together.  It sports a  green and beige upper adorned on the sides with metallic silver Swooshes. The same metallic silver also shows up on the rear heel that is home for “NIKE AIR” branding and a pattern below the aforementioned branding is a branding pattern reminiscent of that seen on old school dinner plates.  Nike SB is seen on the tongue label that sits atop the signature puffy tongue, while on the insole is printed…

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An initial look at the LeBron 22

Brandon King

Though we are still in the heart of LeBron XXI releases , eyes are already turning toward the next entry in the LeBron line, the LeBron XXII.  Already given the nickname “Monopoly “ due to the currency from the popular board game appearing on a graphic that completely covers the entirety of the upper., which is apparently devoid of FlyWire. The lateral branding appears to be integrated into a support feature that extends up from the midsole.  Lavender shows up on the collar and the tongue.  View this post on Instagram…

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“Midnight Navy” Air Max Plus Drift coming April Fools Day

Brandon King

This upcoming release appears the be the next evolution in the Air Max Plus sneaker tree. It sports a mesh foundational layer TPU overlays in the familiar aesthetic of the Air Max Plus. Midnight navy can be seen at the inner, while an orange Swoosh can be seen on the lateral heel with additional branding of the same hue seen on the tongue.    Below the aforementioned upper lives a navy midsole that is home to a full-length Air Max bag and a tri-colored rubber outsole.  The “Midnight Navy” Nike…

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“Rose Whisper”  Nike Dunk Low on the way (again) 

Brandon King

This women’s specific Dunk Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of rose whisper at the toe , eye row and wrapping the heel.  Swooshes of rose whisper adorn the lateral and medial sides , with same hue appearing at the branding on tongue. Rose whisper makes an additional appearance at the inner with white also showing up via the embroidered “NIKE” on the rear heel and insole branding. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a rose whisper rubber outsole.  Already available at select retail…

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KD breaks out another PE

Brandon King

In a recent game against the San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns all-world forward Kevin Durant took to the court in another pair of PEs of his KD 16.  These appear to sport a brown upper with a gradient wing that fades from an intense pink to purple. Pink piping laps the upper and also appears on the eyerows. Orange and yellow Swooshes appear on the medial and lateral ankles, respectively. with a KD logo seen on the top give. The aesthetic of this PE is completed with a brown midsole…

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This dog-inspired Nike Book 1 is coming in early April

Brandon King

This upcoming Book 1 is inspired by Haven, the Phoenix Suns star guard’s cane corso. Part of the brand’s Hike Pack, which pays homage to Booker’s love of nature.  It sports a black canvas upper  overlaid with nubuck and adorned with metallic red bronze Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Both the Booker logo on  the tongue and “96” emblazoned on the pull tab sits on a pony hair tongue and collar.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black Cushlon 2.0 midsole and translucent rubber outsole.  The “Haven” Nike Book 1…

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