Nike | Sneaker Shop Talk

August 7, 2021August 8, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming triple collaboration between Nike, Sacai along with Fragment Design sports a blue mesh upper overlaid with obsidian suede. White Double Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with the double-element feature carrying over to the tongues and on the rear heel. Below this upper resides a white and blue double midsole with text on the white portion as well as a obsidian rubber waffle outsole. The Fragment x Sacai x Nike LDWaffle is planned to make its retail debut later this summer at nike.com and select retail…

This Nike Dunk Low is coming soon

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 Brandon King

This latest in the seemingly non-stop processing of Nike Dunks sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with metallic silver leather with a cracked aesthetic. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides; the same black also appears on the rear branding and on the tongue label. Below said upper resides a white midsole and a silver rubber outsole. The retail debut of this Nike Dunk Low is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk Low DO5882-001…

This Nike Space 04 is coming soon

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Brandon King

This offering of Nike’s Space Hippie 04 features a brief upper made of “Space Waste Yarn”, which is composed of approximately 75% of recycled material by weight from plastic bottles, yarn and T-shirts . Below this upper resides a Crater Foam midsole and a modified waffle outsole. The release of this Space Hippie 04 is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 130 USD sticker price. Nike Space Hippie 04 CD3476-300 $130 2021

Kyrie Irving rips Nike, says he had no input on upcoming sneaker

July 28, 2021November 7, 2021 Brandon King

Lately Nike has seemed determined to stir up indignation in as many people as possible. First their deplorable handling of the Kobe releases lead to the partnership with the Bryant estate and drew the ire of sneaker and Kobe fans in general. Sneaker enthusiasts overall have been less than happy with the company as they routinely strike out on obtaining new releases. Now we can add Kyrie Irving to the list of people that Nike has pissed off. K11Kicks, the self-described “#1 Kyrie Kicks acc” on Instagram, posted images of…

Orange and White Air Force 1 Low coming soon

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming Air Force 1 Low sports a white leather upper with orange showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongue label and heel overlay. White laces and embroidered “NIKE AIR” present on the aforementioned tongue and heel overlay. Below the upper resides a white midsole and orange rubber outsole. This Air Force 1 Low’s release is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 90 USD sticker price. Air Force 1 Low DC2911-101 $90 Later in 2021

Check out these new images of the “Red Solar” CLOT x Air Max 1

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Brandon King

Recently reported on a second collaborative Air Max 1 between streetwear brand CLOT and Nike. Unlike the initial offering , this iteration eschews the clear toe box opting for grey mesh which is overlaid by white and red suedes. Clot branding is seen on the lateral side with golden embroidery found on the rear. The aesthetic is completed by a light grey midsole and a translucent outsole. The “Red Solar” CLOT x Nike Air Max 1 is scheduled to drop July 20 exclusively at juicestore.com , JUICE locations, the JUICESTORE…

An initial look at the “K.O.D. Solar Red” CLOT x Nike Air Max 1

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming Air Max is the third incarnation of the collaborative relationship between streetwear brand CLOT. The grey mesh toe of this Air Max 1 is overlaid by white and solar red suedes. Red Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial side with grey leather present at the collar, along with Clot” embossing on the lateral side and and golden embroidery on the heel. Below this upper resides a light grey midsole and a translucent outsole with Chinese characters underneath. The “K.O.D. Solar Red” CLOT x Nike Air Max 1 is…

“Sunset” Nike KD14 inspired by KD’s legendary Rucker game

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Brandon King

Back during the lockout summer of 2011, it was not out of the ordinary to see NBA players pulling up and taking parts in games and leagues across the country. Such was the case for Kevin Durant who electrified the crowd at Rucker Park with a 66-point explosion. This upcoming KD 14 is inspired that epic game. It sports an upper inspired by a sunset backdrop seen through the orange and peach that peeks throughout. The same fade is also seen on the heel counter. Hot Pink shows u on…

Check out these images of “South Korea” Nike Dunk Low

July 10, 2021 Brandon King

Like the similar-themed Air Jordan 3 from 2018, this upcoming Nike Dunk Low also draws it visual cues from South Korea. In using a colour palette inspired by the Asian nation this Dunk Low sports a white foundation layer overlaid with black at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. On the left shoe, red Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, while the Korean flag is present on the tongue; blue Swooshes and regular Nike branding are found on the sides and tongue respectively on the right shoe. What…

“Drew League” Nike Air Force 1 Low coming in late July

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 Brandon King

Once again Nike will be releasing a special-edition Air Force One paying homage to the Drew League, the Los Angeles annual pro-am tournament that attracts professional, high level college and high school player and a celeb or two sprinkled in. It sports a white leather upper with a colourful print present on the lateral and medial Swooshes, heel overlay, and insoles. On the tongue and lower lateral ankle Drew League branding finds a home. The aesthetic is a white midsole and outsole of the same colour. The “Drew League” Air…