Category: Nike

An initial look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

Brandon King

The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway that is one of a few new colorways of the IX Elite that will see release in 2024 and into 2025.  It sports an a cream knit upper overlaid with a white synthetic material with an all-over pattern of Kobe logos. White Swooshes adorn the sides, which rounds out this dual chromatic upper.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber equipped white midsole and a white rubber outsole.  Honoring Kobe’s birthday, these beauties are planned to begin their maiden retail voyage August…

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An initial look at the “Black” Nike Air Flightposite

Brandon King

With its Foamposite upper and its futuristic aesthetic, when it debuted back in 1999 there was nothing like the Air Flightposite on the market. Though a bit heavier than the typically largely leather-constructed sneaker populace at that time, once broken in and conformed to the wearer’s foot through the heat of wear, they offered a nearly unrivaled fit and feel.   The Air Flightposite makes its long-anticipated retail return into of its original colorways – “Metallic Gold” in the upcoming holiday season and picture below, “Black” in 2025.  An initial image,…

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LeBron James agrees to 2-year, $104 million with Lakers

Brandon King

It seems that Kendrick Perkins was proven right as James didn’t take a pay cut, agreeing to a 2-year deal worth $104 million. The deal allows James to continue to seize the Lakers on the base of their snarglies, as it includes both a player option and a no-trade clause.  James, 39, opted out of the last year of his previous deal that would have paid him $51,415,938. Before the start of free agency, he hinted that he may have been willing to take a pay reduction to help pave…

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”Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Air Max 95 coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming color of the classic Air Max 95 sports a combination mesh , suede and leather upper with reflective detailing. Safety orange makes apprearences on the lace loops, lateral Swooshes, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel and most of the “airmax” branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that is home to Air Max units in the forefoot and the heel as well as a black and orange rubber outsole. The “Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Nike Air Max 95 is coming this fall at Nike.com and select…

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PE Corner:  Malik Monk’s Kobe VI Protro

Brandon King

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk took this player exclusive iteration to the court on March 20, 2024, against the Toronto Raptors. Monk scored 17 points in the King’s 123-89 evisceration of the Raptors. They feature a black-scaled upper and on the sides with sea foam Swooshes. Grey wraps the heel, over top sits the pink external, while sea foam also takes care of inner as well as the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a speckled red, black midsole with slate blue at the heel…

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”Varsity Red” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 SP coming next Spring

Brandon King

With the success of the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 collaboration it comes as no surprise that the two entities would seek to capitalize with additonal releases.  To that end, Nike SB and Jordan Brand are once again are joining forces on another Air Jordan 4.  At this juncture, there are no available but what is known is they utilize a summit white, varsity red, neutral grey color palette. Initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a summit white leather upper overlaid with neutral grey suede at the toe and…

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More details of the Nike Ja 2 have emerged

Brandon King

Several “teaser” images of the upcoming Ja 2 recently came to light. Although none of them offer a complete visual of the sneaker, what can be seen is a partial shot of the lateral side of the white and black upper. On later side of the aforementioned upper resides a black side panel where a near concentrically surrounded Swoosh can be seen along with a green upper.  We know the cushioning setup will at least include forefoot Zoom Air, as a shot of the underside of the outsole reveals what…

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”Cherry Blossom” Nike Air Foamposite One DMV coming August 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Foamposite One pays homage to the DMV, its region and culture. It sports a rose gold Foamposite One upper paired with black nubuck at the eye rows,and mesh at the tongue and collar. Rose gold One Cent logos appear on the tongue and rear heel, respectively. On the rear pull tabs appears “DMV” and a white Swoosh appear promIneptly, while the branded rose graphic on the insole pay homage to the region’s famous cherry blossoms. The aesthetic is completed by a translucent outsole with a black traction…

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”Barely Grape” Nike Book 1 coming this July

Brandon King

Is upcoming iteration of the Nike Book 1 sports a barely grape suede annd synthetic upper with reflective detailing. The glossy nests of the side Swooshes as well as the collar ads needed visual variety to the otherwise matte appearance of the rest of the upper. Book 1 branding appears on the front side of the tongue, while on the back features the first initials of the members of Booker’s family. On the rear heel, the lower portion of the rear pull tab reads “BOOK ONE.” Underneath the aforementioned upper…

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”Electric Green” Nike Air Max SNDR coming August 8

Brandon King

The Nike Air Max SNDR turns 25 this year and in honor of that milestone, Nike is releasing this “Electric Green” iteration of the well-received silhouette. It sports an electric green spandex shroud paired with black at the lower half of the upper, as well as reflective detailing. TPU panels adorn the sides, while when the shroud is in the unzipped position, it reveals the digits “6453”, the last four numerals of Nike World Headquarters’ phone number , which on a phone’s keypad spells “N-I-K-E,” Underneath the aforementioned upper resides…

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