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“Playoff “Air Jordan Returns June 20th

April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 Brandon King

It has been seven years since the “Playoff” Air Jordan 13 has seen the retail light of day. That changes on June 20, 2017 when the shoe that Micheal Jordan wore for part his last playoff run (and All-Star game) as a Chicago Bull will be brought back. Just like the OG and 2010 incarnations, this version will be outfitted in its black tumbled leather upper with black suede overlays. True red takes care of the tongue Jumpman and the perimeter of the outsole with white detailing on the outsole.…

Ewing named as Hoyas’ New Basketball Coach

April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 Brandon King

Georgetown announced earlier today that Patrick Ewing will be their new coach, filling the vacancy left when John Thomas III was fired on March 23. Ewing had this to say in a statement released by the University: My four years at Georgetown were the best of my life. Georgetown is my home and it is a great honor for me to return to my alma mater and serve as the next head coach. I have been preparing to be a head coach for many years and can’t wait to return…

Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers: Maryland Truck Driver Allegedly Stole $19K worth of sneakers

March 31, 2017April 1, 2017 Brandon King

Our Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers returns after its multiweek hiatus. We hit the ground running with the ordeal of Cortney Slater. A Maryland truck driver pled guilty to pilfering more than $19,000 worth of shoes. According to reporting by WMAR in Baltimore, in July 2016 a New Penn Motor Express employee saw an entire pallet of New Balance sneakers were missing. Apparently, this was shortly after driver, Cortney Lynn Slater had been in the vicinity of the shoes. The worker then reported his finding to a shipping clerk,…

The Air Shake NDestrukt is coming back

March 31, 2017 Brandon King

There have been murmurs of the return of the shoe that Dennis Rodman made famous during his oncourt exploits during the 1995-96 NBA season. Nike confirmed that with their announcement today that a return of the Air Shake NDestrukt is imminent. When it debuts on April 28 it will do so in a triumvirate of colorways: white and navy, white and red and the most popular, black and white.

Kyrie 3 PE

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 Brandon King

This Player Exclusive edition of the Kyrie 3 features a bright red upper with a white-to-black gradiented swoosh. The midsole also follows the same gradient pattern and also has red speckles throughout. A translucent outsole completes this sneaker’s aesthetic. Look for these on the feet of Kyrie Irving.

“Metallic Gold” Nike Air Max 97 to release in April

March 28, 2017March 28, 2017 Brandon King

2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Air Max 97 and to commemorate this, the OG “Silver Bullet” was released earlier in the year and now another OG colorway will follow it. The Metallic Gold colorway is making its first appearance since 2010. It features its metallic gold upper that earned the shoe its nickname. This upper sits atop a white midsole, full length max-air unit and black outsole. These will debut in Europe on April 20; this will soon be followed by a U.S. release. These are set to…

“Oreo” VaporMax to drop this summer

March 28, 2017March 28, 2017 Brandon King

With the highly anticipated release of the VaporMax earlier this week, many wondered what would susbsequent colorways look like and/or release? The release of a new colorway of the VaporMax has answered at least one of those questions. This model features a Flyknit upper with interweaved black and white fibers that have earned this shoe the “Oreo” moniker. Black dynamic flywire cables and a translucent Swoosh logo completes the look of this upper that sits atop the VaporMax unit. You can look for this VaporMax to release later this summer…

Jordan Brands Shows Upcoming Retro Jordans

March 24, 2017 Brandon King

In the ever growing list of sneakers that release on practically a weekly basis, no matter how anticipated the shoe is, once the release date has come and gone, the focus shifts to “what’s next.” With the official images of upcoming retros, Jordan Brand has answered that question for weeks to come. Take in some images of these pending releases while you make your acquisition plans for them. Air Jordan 13 Low …

Elton John Nike Air Force 1 “Jet” PE

March 14, 2017 Brandon King

Nike has had a long standing relationship with legendary musician Elton John, dating back to the mid-1970’s when several exclusive sneakers were made for him. The AF1 “Jet” is not only the continuation of that relationship,but also Nike’s way of thanking him for, as the company has termed it, “his commitment to diversity and inclusion.” This Air Force 1 features a striking chrome upper inspired by a British Knight’s suit of armor and the disco ball. The former being a nod the John’s Knighthood and the latter being his early…

The Atmos Air Max 1 x Air Jordan III Pack

March 12, 2017 Brandon King

The Atmos Air Jordan Air Max Pack features an updated return of 2007’s Atmos x Air Max 1 and an Air Jordan III with safari print and “Nike Air” on the rear heel tab. This two shoe pack will retail for $400 and will release on March 18 2017. The Atmos x Air Max 1 will also release separately on that same day. The stand alone pair will be closer to the 2007 original and will eschew the Jumpman branding and other slight tweaks. Atmos Air Jordan Air Max…