Category: Sneakers

An initial look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

When they released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG immediately became one of the most well-received and sought-after colorways of the AJ 1, with resell prices quickly ballooning to 4 figures. Ten years after their original release Jordan Brand is running the coveted colorway back for a second retail run. Initial images of the 2025 iteration have emerged. Like its progenitor they sport starfish at the toe as well as wrapping the heel and flanking ankle. The former is overlaid with black leather, which also shows up at the eye…

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On foot looks for the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

A new set of images of the upcoming “Psychic Blue” Air Foamposite One has come to light that allows them to be seen how they appear on feet (for those of you who are unfamiliar with how a pair of Foams look as they are worn).  They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up at the eye rows and collar and black mesh at the tongue. One Cent branding is seen at the rear heel as well as the jeweled variety on the tongue; a…

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An initial look at the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

Since its initial release in 2004, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 has been one of the most well-received colorways of the classic silhouette.  Last seen in 2016, the French Blues are making their third retail run in 2025. Initial images have emerged of the latest iteration and it appears to be a faithful recreation of the colorway that many of us have come to know and love. It sports a ribbed white upper overlaid with French blue mudguards on the lateral mad medial sides. Silver overlays on said mudguards…

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“University Blue” Nike Air Foamposite Pro returning in 2026

Brandon King

Originally debuting back in 2003, the “University Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One is being primed for another retail run in 2026.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, however, the visual that should be presented is one of a university blue Foamposite upper with white leather appearing at the eye rows as well as the collar. A white Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with smaller branding present on the lateral forefoot of the aforementioned eye row. Additional branding of the jeweled and embroidered variety is present on the…

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“Texas” Nike KD IV returning this holiday season

Brandon King

image via Sole Retriver The “Texas” is but one of several colorways of the still very popular KD IV that has been a part of Nike’s recent release plans.  As could be gleaned from its moniker, this KD IV is inspired by the University of Texas where Durant enjoyed a short, he was one-and-done, but a wildly successful collegiate career that propelled him to being the no.2 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. They sport a burnt orange fused upper with white wrapping the rear heel. Longhorn logos on…

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Take a look at the “Fire Red” (Black Tongue) Air Jordan V

Brandon King

The Black Tongue Fire Red Air Jordan V is one of many heavy hitters from Jordan Brand’s extensive OG catalog that will see a retail run in 2025.  They sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. Perched atop the black tongue, one of the sneaker’s distinguishing visual attributes, is a red Jumpman, while on the lateral ankle is the “23” as seen on Michael Jordan’s PEs of the same colorway.  Red shows up at the inner, as well as the lace locks, with “NIKE…

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3-D Hollywood” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

image via mambakixx According to reporting from zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files, this “3-D Hollywood” Nike Kobe VI is making its return in Protron form in 2026.  They originally released February 2011 as a set of Kobe VI colorways in conjunction with the 2011 NBA All-Star game. At this juncture there are no available images, what we should see is a faithful recreation of its 2011 progenitor, dark scales are present on the upper with chlorine blue Swooshes on the lateral and daring red branding on the medial side.  The Kobe…

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“Easter” Nike KD IV coming April 18

Brandon King

The “Easter” colorway of the very popular Nike KD Iv is making its very anticipated return next month.  Official images of the upcoming version have emerged and what we see is a mint green fused upper with a more intense version of the hue standing at the ankle strap. A white Swoosh is prominently displayed on the strap with additional such branding seen on the medial ankle. Darker mint green stands in on the KD branding on the rear heel, the “35” perched atop the tongue, and the small Swoosh…

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These are not “Infrareds” you are looking for

Brandon King

Recently we reported on the return of the “Infrared” Air Jordan VI that was reportedly set to take place in 2026. It now appears that may not be the case, according to SneakerFiles, there is an Air Jordan VI coming in 2026 and it will feature the infrared color instead of the classic color it will be the “Reverse Infrared” iteration.  This colorway was based on the salesman sample from 1999-2000. It features much of the same visual elements ( black upper, infrared Jumpman at the tongue and lace locks,…

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An initial look at the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

The “Psychic Blue” is one of several colorways of the classic Foamposite One silhouette that is in Nike’s 2025 release plans.  Initial images of one of the upcoming colorways, “Psychic Blue have emerged. They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black nubuck at the eye rows, collar, and rear heel. A One Cent logo is seen on the rear heel with psychic blue present on the striped pull tabs at the tongue and rear heel.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber shank and a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  Nike…

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