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An initial look at the “Bart Simpson” Nike SB Dunk Low

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Brandon King

An upcoming offering from Nike Skateboarding is inspired by none other than the the skateboard riding, slingshot carrying, prank calling troublemaker, Bart Simpson. It sports a yellow leather foundational layer overlaid by red suede that is the same shade of Bart’s shirt. White leather Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. Blue shows up at the inner with white showing up on the tongue branding and the embriodered “NIKE” on the rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and a blue rubber outsole. At this juncture there is no information…

“Dark Iris” Air Jordan III coming this June

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Brandon King

The “Dark Iris”is a new colourway of the classic Air Jordan III that is part of Jordan Brand’s summer 2022 release plans. We don not have images yet but the speculation/prediction is that of a III that will feature a white leather upper overlaid with darker elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Court purple may be seen at the collar, eyelets and likely the tongue and rear branding. A white and court purple midsole and a cement grey midsole could be the completion of this aesthetic .…

“SVSM” Adidas T-Mac coming back February 17

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Brandon King

Having not been seen since 2001 when they were on the feet of a high school phenom by the name of LeBron Ramone James. Twenty-one years later this one-time PE will make its retail debut. These sport a double-lasted green upper , that is a brighter tone than that of the 2001 PE, with gold accents. Underneath resides a gold-branded green rubber outsole. Long since available, for some mystifying reason, in Australia, the “SVSM” Adidas T-Mac 2.0 is slated to release domestically February 17 vat Finish Line. Adidas T-Mac 2.0…

“Midnight Navy” Air Jordan VI pushed back…..again

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Brandon King

The “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan VI was initially scheduled to make its return last November, but then that pushed to March 2022, and then yet again until April 2022. Now that date has been postponed once again. Acccording to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan VI is now planned to make its long-awaited retail return May 25, 2022. Air Jordan 6 White/Midnight Navy CT8529-141 $190 May 25, 2022

“Akron” Nike Lebron XIX PE

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Brandon King

For over a decade, the University of Akron has been amongst a host of schools that get treated to team exclusives for their hoops squads. The Lebron XIX is the latest LBJ model the Zips will get to take the hardwood this season. They sport a light turquiose textile upper accented with navy at the tongue and ankle. White shows up for the Lebron logo on the tongue and Swoosh on the lateral ankle. A crown and Lebron signature appears on the lateral supper structure, while a Zips logo can…

A live view of the “Racer Blue” Air Jordan V

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Brandon King

Several sets of images of the upcoming “Racer Blue” V have emerged, particularly over the last few weeks but images can be presented in a way to accentuate the best qualities and minimize blemishes ( ask any IG model). The shoe has looked great in pictures but seeing a sneaker (or person) in raw, undoctored video allows interested parties to get a trie looks y the goods and that is now the case thanks to this unboxing video of the “Racer Blue” V from the incomparable zsneakerheadz. Check it out…

Another ”FAMU” Nike Lebron XIX sighted

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 Brandon King

Back in December we reported on FAMU Athletics unveiling their Lebron XIX PEs for their basketball program but it appears that was not the only XIX the Rattlers had in their seemingly ever-growing footwear bag. An image emerged of a second colorway of the Lebron XIX in FAMU colours. Where as the first color was primarily white-based, the second one featured a green upper with orange serving as the secondary complimentary hue. From this angle is difficult to see any FAMU-specific markings/graphics. Look for these on the feet of Rattler…

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

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Brandon King

The “Racer Blue” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan V that’s retail debut is on the horizon. It sports a black suede upper with racer blue branding on the reflective tongue and rear heel; the same hue also is present on the lace locks. Clear netting shows up on the lateral and medial sides, as well as the tongue, which completes the upper. Underneath, resides a racer blue midsole with black “teeth” and black wrapping the heel and a slightly blue tinged translucent outsole. According to the incomparable…

An initial look at the “Cumquat” Air Jordan 3

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Brandon King

This upcoming GS-exclusive Air Jordan 3 sports a combination tumbled and grain black leather upper overlaid by orange-tinted elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Orange also shows up on the inner, backing the tongue, lace holes, and the Jumpman on the front of the tongue. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white and orange midsole and a marbled rubber outsole featuring those same two hues. The “Cumquat” Air Jordan 3 is scheduled to make its retail debut March 2.

Official look at the “Playoff” Air Jordan XII

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Brandon King

When Jordan Brand released their release roster for the early portion of 2022, the most prominent of which was the retuning “Playoff” Air Jordan XII. Last seen in 2012, the upcoming version seems to be more visually in line with the original and the 2004 versions. It sports a black tumbled leather upper that features thicker lateral and medial overlays ( as they should be), which again are more in line with the original and the 2004 versions. The tongue sports embroidered “TWO3” lettering along with a red Jumpman at…