Category: Sneakers

“Bloodline” Air Jordan 12 coming May 23

Brandon King

The on-again, off-again status journey of the “Bloodline” has taken another twist. The colorway, which was scrapped in 2024, was replaced by the “Flu Game” colorway that was released in 2025.  The “Bloodline”’is back on, set to release May 23.  We don’t have images, however, predictions indicate they will sport a black nubuck upper overlaid with lizard print mudguards on the lateral and medial sides. Red would show up on the top-most eyelets as well as tabs on the sides, the lateral of which reads “JORDAN.  A Jumpman topped pull should read “JORDAN QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER.”  Underneath the upper…

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Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV to feature white edges and face box packaging 

Brandon King

Although their anticipated return is more than eight months, additional news has emerged regarding the “Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV.  Previous tidbits of information included their Black Friday release date as well as their availability will be more limited than originally anticipated. In the latest update, per zsneakerheadz, the 2026 iteration will feature white edges of upper panels as seen on the OG.  Additionally, they will also be housed in the MJ face box.  As it currently stands the “Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV is slated to return on Black Friday in…

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Nike Air Flightposite III to return in 2027!

Brandon King

Long-suffering fans of the Flightposite III can rejoice, as our prayers have finally been answered.  According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the third sneaker in the Flightposite line will make its long-awaited return in 2027.  At this very early juncture, there are no available images. Still, if it’s to keep in line with its 2001 progenitor, it should feature a black Foamposite upper that is thinner to rectify the weight and bulky issues that plagued the Flightposite II.  The most notable visual element should remain the large lenticular holograms that occupy…

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“Mummy Duck” Nike Air Foam One coming in 2026

Brandon King

This morbidly fascinating take on the Foamposite One is slated to debut in 2026.  No images have emerged yet but predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a black-patterned Foamposite upper. At the rear heel would appear a skeletal iteration of the Oregon duck, while on the rear pull tab “OREGON” appears.  Underneath resides a barely volt rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Mummy Duck” Nike Air Foamposite One is slated to be part of Nike‘s holiday 2026 release roster. More information on these will be reported as it emerges. …

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The “Dr. Doom” Nike Air Foamposite Pro is coming in 2026

Brandon King

Two decades after their original 2006 release, the “Dr. Doom” Air Foamposite Pro is making its retail return.  Unfortunately, there were no available images, but the presented visual should be of a Pro with a black Foamposite upper with a large white Swoosh on the lateral side. A black embroidered Swoosh appears on the rear heel; smaller such. branding appears in the lateral eye row, while a jewelled “AIR takes its place on the tongue. Two black, white striped pull tabs are present with the rear reading “FOAMPOSITE.” The “Dr.Doom”…

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2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI to be housed in “Face Box” 

Brandon King

The most recent news surrounding the return of “Space Jam” centers around its packaging. The 2026 version will be housed in the face box, as was also the case with the original 2000 release. It seems with this, as well as the return to varsity royal to the color palette and “23”, at least from a visual perspective, Jordan Brand is seeking to recreate that 2000 iteration as much as possible.  As is the case with the star of this proverbial show, the sneakers themselves, there are no images, the image below should provide a…

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“Phantom” Nike Air Foamposite One coming Holiday 2026

Brandon King

This holiday season will see the debut of the “Phantom” Air Foamposite One, a new colorway of the classic silhouette.  At this early juncture, there are now available images of this upcoming iteration of the Foam One, initial predictions assign an aesthetic of a phantom Foamposite upper with black showing up on the branding on the lateral forefoot, rear heel, and tongue.  Underneath would reside a potential glow-in-the-dark rubber outsole.  More information will be reported on these as it becomes available.  Nike Air Foamposite OnePhantom/Barely Volt/White/Sequoia IZ1476-001Holiday 2026 A potential…

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Moldy sneakers forces Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 postponement

Brandon King

Instances like this are why many in the sneaker community have made it a pastime to incessantly critique the quality of Jordan Brand retros.  The Levis x Air Jordan 3 has been among some of the most anticipated releases of 2026.  The “Rigid” or “ Indigo” colorway debuts on February 5 in San Francisco as part of the plethora of releases Nike and Jordan Brand had on their All-Star weekend release docket. A wider release was scheduled on February 20, but that is no longer the case.  Quality control issues…

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Could Stephen Curry be on the way to Anta? 

Brandon King

Following his split with Under Armour in November 2025, after a 13-year run with the brand, Stephen Curry embarked on the most fascinating sneaker free agent journey since Kobe Bryant in 2003.  Curry wore everything from classic silhouettes to contemporary models. His stadium entrances and pregame warm-ups became notable sneaker events as people wanted to see what was on the feet of the 12-time NBA All-Star.  He was recently seen sporting a pair of Anta SV Eclosion Type 2 that features his logo. Could this be an indication that the…

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”Varsity Royal” Nike Air Griffey Max returning March 16

Brandon King

Five years after its most recent release and seventeen years after its 2009 debut, Nike is rolling the Varsity Royal” Air Griffey Max 1 out for another retail run in 2026. Just as with its predecessor, the 2026 iteration will feature a white leather foundational layer overlaid with an eye-catching varsity royal nubuck. A black Swoosh is present on the lateral toe box, with “NIKE” spelled out in large debossed letters on the ankle strap. Volt takes care of the Swooshes on the rear heel, front pull tab, on the…

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