Category: Nike

An initial look at the Powerpuff Girls x Nike Dunk SB Lows

Brandon King

Back when the MTV and VH1 actually broadcasted music and one could learning something from Learning Channel, the world was introduced to the creations of Professor Utonium-the Powerpuff Girls. Birthed from sugar, spice and everything nice, Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup were the protectors of the City of Townsville. Nike SB and the Powerpuff Girls have teamed up for a triumverate of special Dunk SB Lows inspired by each of the round limbed heroines. Each will feature each girl’s primary color, with their trademark oversized ocular organs on the heels; all…

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An initial look at the “James Theatre” LeBron XXI

Brandon King

This upcoming grade school and movie theatre -themed iteration of the LeBron XXI sports a red suede upper with perforations on the lateral forefoot. A larger Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side with smaller such branding seen on the medial side. The tongue label is derivative of a classic movie ticket and read ” James Theater” with LeBron’s crown logo and also reads “ADMIT ONE” and “12301984” , which is LeBron’s birthdate. The movie-inspired aesthetic carries over to the rear heel, which is reminiscent of the lights from…

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Kentucky Basketball tapped as “Mamba Program”

Brandon King

Multiple sources have relayed to KSR the University of Kentucky has been picked as a Mamba Program ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 basketball season. Kobe’s widow-Vanessa Bryant- hand selected the Wildcats to be the flagship Mamba school, culminating a process that was over a year in the making. A multi-year rollout is expected to bring multiple programs into the fold. This coming season Kentucky will be outfitted in Team-exclusive Kobe kicks and Mamba branded units could be a possibility in the future. Mrs. Bryant and the Mamba & Mambacita Sports…

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“Social Currency” Social Status x Mac Attack: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway is the latest Nike and Social Status collaborative iteration of the Nike Mac Attack. It sports a reflective mesh foundational layer overlaid with ivory suede at the forefoot, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Pine green leather shows up at the heel, collar as well as the Swooshes ( all of which are removable to reveal campfire orange underneath) that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Nike and Social Status branding can be seen on each respective tongue and insole, with “NIKE” seen on the rear heel.…

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The Mimi Plange x Nike LeBron XX coming this fall

Brandon King

Nike and Mimi Plange are reprising their collaborative relationship that was initially realised with thw debut of the 2021’s “Higher Learning” LeBron XVIII. The Ghanaian-British fashion designer and the athletic giant have joined forces on a special-edition LeBron XX. Its woven upper features a floral pattern splashed in a few specific locations, including surrounding the Swooshes on both the lateral and medial sides. A brightly coloured tongue that features a LeBronn signature with a Plange logo present on the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole equipped…

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An initial look at the “Hemp” Nike Calm Mule

Brandon King

This mule is a new spin on the well-received Nike Calm Slide. The foam upper sports a slip-on design with adjustable straps to give the wearer a more individual fit. A stamped Swoosh on the lateral side, with additional branding on the heels, completes the upper, which is bonded directly to the midsole. A ribbed bordered rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic. The “Hemp” Nike Calm slide, like seemingly every upcoming Nike release, will debut during an already jam-packed holiday 2023; will carry a $60 USD and will be available…

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“Five the Hard Way” Nike Zoom Freak 5 honors the Antetokounmpo Brothers

Brandon King

The “Five the Hard Way” Nike Zoom Freak was introduced to the world by its signature athlete, Giannis Antetokounmpo, during a NIke tour in China. This colour honors the three brothers of the Milwaukee Bucks superstar- Alex, Thanasis and Kostas. It sports a sail upper spread across mesh and suede materials. Blue can be seen on the “NIKE AIR” branded rear heel overlay, laces. Green takes care of the Giannis logo on the tongue, signature on the rear of the tongue, medial Swoosh, as well as the large one that…

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“Halo” Nike Kobe VIII Protro : Official Images

Brandon King

After being confirmed by Vanessa Bryant earlier this week, official images of the “Halo” Nike Kobe VIII Protro have come to light. This upcoming Kobe VIII Protro sports a white engineered mesh upper wuth synthetic overlays present at the heel and medial collar. A Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with smaller such branding also appearing on the medial side. Kobe branding is seen on the tongue and can also be seen on the rear heel, partially obscured by the external heel counter. Underneath resides a Lunarlon midsole paired with Zoom…

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LeBron James introduces the world to the LeBron XXI

Brandon King

Since LeBron was spotted in the LeBron XXI a week ago, several sets of subsequent images have emerged. However these differed from the below picture in that none of them were put out by the man himself, LeBron James, who posted an image the “Violet Dust” colorway of his upcoming signature sneaker Monday on his Instagram in a post captioned “PURPLE RAIN PURPLE RAIN #LeBronXXI.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) Offering a lateral profile and above view, the perforations and yellow lower bordering of…

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“White Ice” Nike Air Force 1 uMid coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming , women’s-specific Nike Air Force 1 Mid sports an all-white leather upper with that of reptile-print texture at the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the ankle strap that adds a luxurious aesthetic. Underneath resides a white AF-1 midsole and a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole. The “White Ice” Nike Air Force 1 Mid is anticipated to debut sometime over the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 135 USD sticker price. Nike Air Force 1…

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