Category: Nike

Nike working with US customs to stamp out fake sneakers

Brandon King

From Aleena Mayo of Business Insider: Nike is teaming up with US Customs and Border Protection to prevent fakes from entering the country. Nike is donating proprietary technology which will be able to identify counterfeit sneakers.  CBP says it seized more than $1.3 billion worth of goods, had they been real merchandise, last year. Nike will work with US Customers and Border Protection to crack down on counterfeit goods entering the United States, the agency said Thursday.  CBP said it seized 26,503 shipments containing counterfeit goods in fiscal year 2020 that “would…

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“Home” KD 14 coming soon

Brandon King

The “Home” is the latest colourway of the KD 14 to come to light. It sports a white layered upper with a translucent midfoot strap. Black shows up on the branding on said strap, the medial forefoot and the KD logo on the tongue. Below this upper resides a white midsole and a white and silver marbled rubber outsole. The release of the “Home” KD 14 is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a $150 USD sticker price. Nike KD 14 White/Black CW3935-100…

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Black and White Nike PG 5 is coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming PG5 sports a black and white upper with a grey-bordered Swoosh on the lateral heel. White Nike branding on the lateral forefoot coincides with the stitching on the mid panel. Volt PG logos on the tongue and on the bottom of the lacing system completes the look of the upper while also providing a splash of colour. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black and white speckled midsole and white rubber outsole. The release of this PG 5 is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail…

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“Michigan” Nike Dunk Low coming in June

Brandon King

This Nike Dunk Low sports a varsity maize foundational layer overlaid by midnight navy leather at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Midnight navy also shows up on the lateral and medial Swooshes, tongue branding and laces. The look of the upper is competed with a varsity maize tongue and block “NIKE” on the heel. Below this upper resides a white midsole and midnight navy rubber outsole. The ”Michigan” Nike Dunk Low is scheduled to release June 3 at nike.com and select retail establishments and will carry a 100…

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An initial look at the “Higher Learning” Mimi Plange x Nike Lebron 18 Low

Brandon King

This Lebron 18 is brought to the world via a collaboration between fashion designer Mimi Plange. Inspired by the varsity jacket, this Lebron 18 sports a white upper overlaid with yellow wrapping the heel. The striped bars that cross the upper, Chenelle lateral Swooshes , decals on the medial sides and the lion logo on the heel are all homages to the varsity jacket. The “Higher Learning” Mimi Plange x Nike Lebron 18 are , for some reason , releasing on Nike KR may 23. At this juncture there is…

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The Air Max Furyosa is coming soon

Brandon King

The Nike Air Max Furyosa is Nike’s latest Air Max model. This upcoming Air Max shoe sports a grey mesh upper overlaid with stylized elements from other Air Max silhouettes along with an added lacing system that wraps the shoe and ties at the heel. Below this upper resides a large midsole that contains layered Max-Air units and a recycled Grind rubber outsole. The Air Max Furyosa is anticipated to release immently at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 160 USD sticker price. Nike Aair Max Furyosa…

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“Ky-D” Nike KD 14 inspired by

Brandon King

It is no secret that Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are very good friends. Kevin Durant had previously discussed a footwear collaboration between the lines of the tow buddies and it appears this upcoming KD 14 could be a step in that direction. The soon-to-come colourway of the KD 14 sports the aesthetic of the “Dream” Kyrie 1 across its upper with red-orange showing up on the midfoot strap, tongue KD logo and for the medial forefoot branding. Below this upper resides a black midsole and red-orange…

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An initial look at the Nike Zoom Freak 3

Brandon King

Images of the third instalment of the signature line of Milwaukee Bucks superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo have started to come to light. What we see is what appears to be a mid-collared silhouette with a midfoot strap, a first for the series, and a reversed Swoosh previously seen on the Zoom Freak 1. Below is a countered midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning. The Nike Zoom Freak is expected to release later this year at nike.com and select retail establishments. More information on pricing, an exact release date and upcoming colourways…

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Here is when the “Horus” Concepts x Kyrie 7 is releasing

Brandon King

Once again, Boston-based Concepts has joined forces with Nike Basketball to give life to another special edition of a Kyrie Irving signature shoe, in this case the Kyrie 7. The Kemetic theme found on previous Concepts/Kyrie collaborations will carry over on this upcoming Kyrie 7. It sports a turquoise mesh upper with a golden Swoosh on the lateral side. Kemetic symbols are found on the lateral and medial sides , the most notable being the Eye of Horus integrated with Swoosh on the lateral medial side, with same symbol repeated…

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This Air More Uptempo is coming in May

Brandon King

The start of the month of May will see the retail debut of a new colourway of the Nike Air More Uptempo. This upcoming Air More Uptempo features is ubiquitous “AIR” spelled out across its white leather upper up front that transitions to light blue toward the heel. Below this upper resides a full-length Air Max unit housed with in a midsole and above an outsole that follows the same coloration patters as the upper. The white and sky blue Nike Air More Uptempo is scheduled to drop May 1…

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