Category: Sneakers

Official Look: “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 Revealed

Brandon King

The “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 is locked and loaded to make its third trip around the retail sun.  Initially debuting in 2005 and last seen in 2016, the 2025 iteration follows in the outsoles of its progenitors in that it sports a white, tumbled leather and ribbed upper. French blue lizard print mudguards occupy their standard locations on the lateral and medial sides, with the same color also taking care of the branding on the tongue.  The top most eyelets are metallic silver plated , while a tab on…

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Sneak Peek: Nike Ja 3—First Look at Ja Morant’s Latest Sneaker

Brandon King

Initial images of the next evolution in the signature line of Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant.  They sport an intense pink upper that incorporates what appears to be a claw scratch motif using scores of tiny depictions of Morant’s logo.  White Swooshes adorn the medial sides, while downturned and reversed black bordered silver Swoosh has its home on the lateral side near the ankle. An embroidered Ja logo is perched atop the tongue, while “TWELVE” appears on the lateral rear heel.  Underneath resides pink Zoom X equipped midsole and…

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Take a look at these images of the “Grape” Air Jordan V 

Brandon King

In less than a week, the “Grape” Air Jordan V will make its triumphant retail return.  What will be one of the final sets of pre-release images that have come to light? This classic colorway sports a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. An emerald Jumpman is perched atop the grape tongue, while “NIKE AIR” branding is found on the rear heel.  Underneath resides a grape, black and emerald midsole, and a white and translucent rubber outsole.  The “Grape” Air Jordan V is set to…

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Brandon King

The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 Hgh OG is making its much anticipated return in the not too distant future.  An new set of images have emerged that provides more looks at this well-executed colorway, as well as the packaging, which featured a shattered backboard motif.  The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is slated to begin its sophomore retail journey August 23 at nike.com and select retail establishments Air Jordan 1 High OG Black/Starfish-Sail DZ5485-008 $180 23 August 2025 Enjoy the images below via zsneakerheadz 

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OG Classic: “Pearl” Foamposite Pro Set for 2025 Holiday Release

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According to the incompatible zsneakerheadz, the “ Pearl” Foamposite Pro is primed to return this holiday season.  Last seen in 2015 as part of the “Class of 97” pack alongside the Air Hawk Flight, the Intended shoe for Scottie Pippen is primed for a holiday 2025 return  At this juncture, there are no available images however predictions from zsneakerheadz indicate the Foamposite upper on the 2025 iteration will be more pearl colored, a la the 2010 release, rather than the whiter look of both the original and c/o 97 version.…

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“35th Anniversary” Air Jordan 5 Revealed: Here’s Your Early Look

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 5 turns 35 this year and this colorway of the Air Jordan 5 is in honor of that milestone.  Initial images have emerged and they sport a reflective 3M upper with clear netting on the sides. Pink takes care of the inner, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel, “23” on the lateral side, and the Jumpman perched atop the reflective tongue.  Underneath resides a pink accented black midsole as well as a translucent rubber outsole with a visible pink Jumpman.  The “35th Anniversary” Air Jordan 5…

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Mark Your Calendar: “Moonwalker” Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro Releases September 10

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, the “Moonwalker” Kobe IX Elite Low is getting the Protro. For the unaware, the name “protro” is a pormenteau specific to the Kobe line that combines the aesthetic of a previously released shoe, while keeping it viable as a piece of modern performance equipment.  At this early juncture there are no available images of the 2025 iteration but what we should be presented with is a hyper grape, cave purple, and black knit upper with metallic silver Swooshes adorning the…

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Up Close With the ‘Total Orange‘ Nike Kobe VI Protro

Brandon King

A detailed look at the “Total Orange” Kobe VI Protro This upcoming iteration of the Kobe VI Protro sports an orange snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with silver Swooshes. Silver also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the Kobe signature on the external heel counter.  Underneath this largely monochromatic upper resides an orange midsole and a translucent rubber outsole.  The “Total Orange” Nike Kobe VI Protro is scheduled to debut July 18.  Nike Kobe VI ProtroTotal Orange/Metallic Silver-Cosmic Clay IH1871-800$18018 July 2025…

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On-Foot Look at the “Grape” Air Jordan V Retro OG

Brandon King

It is just a little more than a fortnight from the return of the “Grape” Air Jordan V OG. The 2025 iteration will mark the fifth retail run for the classic colorway, having originally debuted in 1990, with returns in 2006, 2013, ( yes this includes the much maligned “Fresh Prince” edition from 2018). Like all of their forebears, they will feature a white leather upper with clear netting present at the sides and tongue. Perched atop the grape tongue is an emerald Jumpman, while the hue also takes care…

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A detailed look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High 

Brandon King

The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is making its much anticipated return in the not too distant future.  An new set of images have emerged that provides more looks at this well-executed colorway, as well as the packaging, which featured a shattered backboard motif.  The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is slated to begin its sophomore retail journey on August 23 at nike.com and select retail establishments Air Jordan 1 High OGBlack/Starfish-SailDZ5485-008$18023 August 2025 Enjoy the images below via zsneakerheadz 

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