Category: Nike

Check out the White “FAMU” LeBron XXI

Brandon King

Just as the with the green version previously , this iteration of the LeBron XXI is another Florida A&M team exclusive that is a home run. It sports a perforated white upper with the lateral Swoosh outlined with orange stitching; the branding on the medial side is striped and is bordered with green stitching. FAMU iconography is seen on the left tongue, while Lebron’s signature occupies the same place on the right. Underneath resides a white midsole with the heel section dipped in orange and a green and white rubber…

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Take a look at these latest images of the “Girl Dad” Nike Kobe IV Protro

Brandon King

Initial images of the ‘Bicoastal” Nike Kobe IV Protro emerged recently. A new set of pictures has surfaced that allow for a much better visual acessment of this upcoming sneaker. It sports s a light green suede upper adorned on the sides with black Swooshes; black can also be seen on the laces, and inner. A Kobe signature can be seen on the silver external heel cup, while “24” is stamped on the heel and embroidered Kobe logo on the tongues. On the rear of the aforemnationed tongue, reads “Girl…

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”FAMU” Nike LeBron NXXT Gen

Brandon King

Since the inception of the partnership between Florida A&M, Nike and LeBron James there has not been a single klunker, in terms of team-specific footwear. This LeBron NXXT Gen is the latest example nigh-level visual sneaker excellence. It sports a green upper with an orange-bordered adult Swoosh accompanied by an orange baby Swoosh on the lateral side, with single green such branding on the white medial side. Dual-branded FAMU and “Nike AIR” branding are seen on the tongue with “XX” branding on the rear heel. Underneath resides a green midsole…

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An initial look at the “Bicoastal” Nike Kobe IV Protro

Brandon King

The “Bicoastal” Nike Kobe IV is one of a plethora of colours of the silhouette that Nike will supply to the death profiteers, err, release in 2024. An initial image of this upcoming iteration of the IV Protro has come to light. What we see is a Kobe IV that appears to sport a green nubuck upper with black present at the side Swoosh, inner, as well as laces. A Kobe signature adorned metallic silver external heel counter wraps the rear foot. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a green misldsole…

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“Christmas” Nike Ja 1 coming this month

Brandon King

With this upcoming release the Nike Ja 1 joins a long line of signature shoes that have celebrated the Christmas season with a themed release. It sports a fuchsia dream mesh upper with an emerald rise and fuchsia overlay that features a smoke pattern. On the upper rear “heel a brick graphic is seen that is representative of ol Saint Nick coming down the chimney, a theme that is also carried over the to the graphic depicted on the insoles. Black, conjoined Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with…

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Lebron James breaks out “Duke” LeBron XXI PE against Mavericks last night

Brandon King

Last night in their game against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night, LeBron James broke out the “Duke” version of his LeBron XXI signature shoe. They sport a royal upper with Duke branding present on the tongue. Swooshes can be seen on the sides, with white showing up on the heels. Black takes care of the inner, completing an upper that sits atop a royal midsole, dipped in white at the heel and a white rubber outsole. As it currently stands, there is no word on whether these will see retail…

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”Chlorophyll” Nike Air Max 1 coming next spring

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Max 1 sports a summit white canvas foundational layer , overlaid with white leather at the radar heel black rand. White leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with chlorophyll showing up on the on the tongue and uppermost eyelets, while black “NIKE AIR” branding is seen on the tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that houses visible Air Max cushioning as well as a matching rubber outsole. When it debuts next spring, the “Chlorophyll” Nike Air Max 1 will carry a $150 USD sticker…

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“Dia De Muertos” Nike Air Max 1 restocking mid-December

Brandon King

This Air Max 1 is the continuation of Nike’s annual tribute to the Mexican holiday; the “DIa De Muertos.” It sports a hyper pink spread across its combination mesh, canvas and leather with intricate floral patterns spread throughout. Purple stands in for the branding on the tongue with the insole also features pattern and branding inspired by the holiday. Underneath resides a midsole that fades from pink to sail and also houses Air Max cushioning and a sail rubber outsole. These debuted originally on October 21, however if you missed…

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“Reverse Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming December 2023

Brandon King

The “Reverse Grinch” Nike Kobe VI retro started its life off as a PE seen on the feet of the oft-maligned Anthony Davis and NBA sneaker champ P.J. Tucker, but has morphed into one of the most anticipated releses of 2023. They sport a bright crimson snakeskin inspired upper with black Swooshes adorning the sides. Electric Green shows up on the Kobe logo and signature on the tongue and external heel counter, respectively, as well as the laces. Underneath resides a bright crimson midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and…

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A quick look at some LeBron XXI PEs

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI is the shiny new toy in the LeBron James signature line. As has been the case with other models, already this season LeBron has taken several Player Exclusive iterations of the XXI to the NBA hardwoods. Below are a few examples of what Mr. James has rocked this season. Which one of these are your favorite?

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