Category: Nike

Nike releasing Kobe AD in Lakers colors

Brandon King

Nike is releasing two Lakers-esque colorways of the Kobe AD. The first pair is outfitted with a hyper grape upper on the lateral side split with university gold on the medial side, The midsole and outsole share this same color splitting. The branding on the upper, which include Kobe logos and his initials behind the tongue, are composed of university gold. The second sneaker has amarillo taking up the lateral side with the medial side being court purple. Like the first shoe, this one also carries that hue implementation through…

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Black/Red Air Jordan 11 is rumoured 2019 Holiday Jordan

Brandon King

In the sneakers community the focus is always on what is to come, often at the expense of what is out at a given time. Many people have not even had the joy yet of reveling in their obtaining of the coming Concords before eyes are turning to what 11 is releasing this time next year. According to zsneakerheadz, it appears the Black/Red 11 may be scheduled to make their reappearance during the 2019 holiday season. He adds they will also be remastered.     Air Jordan 11 Retro Black/White-Varsity Red…

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“Turbo Green” Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG – First Look

Brandon King

In news that should come as a surprise to no one, there are more Air Jordan 1s  on the horizon for 2019, one of which is this “turbo green” version featured here. The shoe’s upper features a white leather base with suede turbo green overlays. Additionally the upper has a vintage, worn look with it’s dingy, off-white collar , yellowed tongue with implemented wear tears in its top and “dirt spots” on its laces and parts of the upper. The upper sits atop a sail midsole and grey outsole. The…

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Nike Kobe 1 Protro “USA”

Brandon King

This Kobe 1 was worn by Kobe Bryant during the 2006 World Games and Nike Basketball has decided to return it to retail. Like its 2006 progenitor this sneaker features a navy suede and white leather upper with red accenting showing up on the stitching, bordering the top lace hole, the tongue logos (which include a Kobe logo,  “USA” and a Swoosh logo ) and the UPTEMPO on the rear heel.  The midsole is white and red and includes a carbon fiber wrap around the heel, beginning at the midfoot.…

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First Look at the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2

Brandon King

  Images of Kyrie Irving’s next budget signature shoe have surfaced, the Kyrie Flytrap 2. The shoe features a white upper with a weaved-in Kyrie logo on the lateral side along with a black Swoosh bordered in gold stitching. A gold Kyrie logo is also found on the tongue. Black wraps around the heel over which sits an external heel counter. The upper sits atop a two-tone white and black midsole and white outsole. The Kyrie Flytrap 2 has already debuted overseas but a domestic release is expected in early…

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A look at the “Galaxy” Kyrie 5

Brandon King

This version of the Kyrie 5 features a navy blue upper with metallic silver coloring on the lateral and medial side Swooshes and tongue Kyrie logos. On the Venus Flytrap-inspired lockdown system a galaxy pattern is found. On the heel, the all-seeing-eye makes its home. Other visual features include a white midsole and white outsole with multi-colored sections going from forefoot to heel. According to US11, this Kyrie 5 is scheduled for a December 15 release. The sticker price is anticipated to be $130 USD.  

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Huarache E.D.G.E. is modern take on classic model

Brandon King

The Huarache E.D.G.E. is Nike’s latest take on the classic Huarache model. Features of the new model include a reinforced outrigger, sock-like collar and a mesh overlay at the toebox. So far there will be two colorways, a white/emerald/orange and an indigo force/black/white. Both of the aforementioned colorways of the Huarache E.D.G.E. will be available November 29th at nike.com, select retailers and via SNKRS. The sticker price is set at $110 USD for both colorways.   Nike Huarache E.D.G.E. White/Clear Emerald-Total Orange BQ5206-100 $110 November 29, 2018   *images via…

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Red Nike Air Force 1 Foamposite coming soon

Brandon King

There are more Foamposite-based shoes coming soon from Nike, but this time they are not a One or a Pro. Another Air Force 1 Foamposite is headed to retail this week. This shoe features a completely red Foamposite upper with a mesh tongue and red adjustable ankle strap; the only other hue on the sneaker is the black “NIKE AIR” that appears on the insole. The aforementioned  upper sits atop a red midsole and outsole. The Nike Air Force 1 Foamposite “Red” is scheduled to release November 30th at places…

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Winterized Air Jordan 12 to release soon

Brandon King

Taking a page out their 2016 playbook, Jordan Brand is releasing a winter-themed Air Jordan 12. Unlike the wool sneaker,this Air Jordan 12 sports a black nylon textile upper accented with anthracite branding and detailing. The upper sits atop a black midsole and outsole with anthracite Jumpman. The “Winterized” Air Jordan 12 is set to release in Europe December 1 at select retailers such as BSTN.A stateside release will follow December 15 at nike.com and select Jordan Brand retail venues. The sticker price is set at $200 USD.    …

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This upcoming Posite One is just for children

Brandon King

The children will not be left out of the plethora of upcoming Foamposite releases, as this one was designed with them in mind. This Little Posite one is outfitted with an iridescent Foamposite upper and accented with pink one cent logos on the rear heel and the same color on the pull tab stripes. The aforementioned upper sits atop a milky outsole with red Swoosh branding. This Nike Little Posite One is slated to drop December 1 at select Nike Sportswear retail locations. The sticker price is set at $180…

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