Category: Sneakers

PE Corner: Anthony Davis wears another Lakers LeBron XXII PE

Brandon King

This LeBron XXII, which was seen on the feet of Anthony Davis, sports a vibrant yellow patent leather upper with the lateral Swoosh transitioning from yellow to purple at the junction with the midsole. The same coloration also wraps the heel and extends onto the medial side. A yellow LeBron signature is present at the rear heel, with LeBron branding on the tongue.  The midsole that sits below the aforementioned upper sports a golden Swoosh and features coloration of the previously referenced hue-changing branding. It starts as a bright yellow…

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“He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII could return n 2026

Brandon King

We are not yet a month into 2025, but eyes are already looking towards 2026 and in a big way.  According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII is expected to make its return in 2026.  At this very early juncture there are no available images, what we should see is a black tumbled leather foundational layer with white-dimpled side panels and black suede wrapping the rear foot. The signature hologram should be present on the lateral ankle, with a red Jumpman perched atop the suede…

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PE Corner: Oregon hoops debuted “Think Pink” Kobe IX EM

Brandon King

The University of Oregon women’s basketball team played their Stomp Out Cancer game this weekend. In the game, a 54-47 win over Indiana, the Ducks broke out the “Think Pink” Kobe IX Low.  They sport a pink engineered mesh upper adorned on the sides with white Swooshes. White also appears on the Kobe logos that are perched atop each tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a light pink midsole with an external heel counter that features a Kobe logo as well as a translucent rubber out.  As much as we,…

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Why the “Black/Red” Air Jordan I High ‘85 release has been ruined

Brandon King

Since the news broke of their return several months ago, scores of sneaker enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the release.of the “Black Red” Air Jordan I High ‘85. However, it seems Jordan Brand cannot stay out of their way, as they have made several inexplicable decisions that have torpedoed this release.  The first was limiting supply to just 10,000 pairs creating needless scarcity. It is another instance of Jordan Brand thumbing its nose at and kicking its consumers in the collective junk by essentially preemptively handling an L to 90%…

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Jrue Holiday debuts upgraded version of Nike GT Cut 3

Brandon King

With it answering the bell on both the performance and aesthetic fronts, the Nike GT Cut 3 has been the on-court tool of choice of ballers at every level. Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has reportedly been wearing an upgraded version of a popular silhouette, the GT Cut 3 Turbo. Holiday’s GT Cut3 Turbo sports a black upper that transitions to green closer to the midsole. Volt-bordered white Swooshes adorn the sides with two buttons seen above the branding on the lateral side.  Underneath resides a speckled, green carbon fiber…

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Even more images of the 2025 “White Cement” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

Last seen in 2016, the “White Cement” Air Jordan IV is primed for a return in 2025. This will mark the classic colorway’s fifth revolution around the retail sun, for after its original 1989 release, the “White Cement” returned in 1999, 2012, and the previously referenced 2016.  A new set of images emerged of this returning classic for your enjoyment via thesolechaserz. The “White Cement” Air Jordan IV is planed to mke its latest return May 24 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 225 USD sticker…

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Making A Difference: Vanessa Bryant and Mamba Foundation gives Kobes to LA fire victims 

Brandon King

The wildfires that have raged in Los Angeles have displaced so many and caused damages that could soar into the billions of dollars. Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba Foundation are pitching in to help those who were victims of the wildfires by providing them with free Kobes.  Over 8,000 pieces of footwear and apparel were given out to those in need at L.A. Dodgers hosted LA Strong Essential Distribution, which was held at Dodger Stadium on Friday.  Much respect is due to both Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba Foundation for…

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Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One coming summer 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz This calendar year, 2025, is shaping up to be a Year of the Foam, with several colors of the popular silhouette slated to return or debut this annum.  The “Psychic Blue” is an example of the former, as it is a new look for the Foamposite One that is scheduled to debut this summer. At this time there are no available images of this upcoming Foamposite One, but it will utilize a psychic blue and black color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns a potential aesthetic of…

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Dark Pony” Air Jordan 1 Mid coming this spring 

Brandon King

The iteration of the Air Jordan 1 that so many love to hate, the Air Jordan 1 Mid is on the way in a new colorway.  It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with black leather at the toe and eye row, while a dark pony wraps the heel. Dark Pony also flanks the ankle, atop the black collar, while also being home for the Wings logo.  Swooshes of the same dark piny hue adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as taking care of the Jumpman branding…

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“Blue Fury” Nike GT Cut 3 coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

The Nike Greater Than (GT) Cut 3 has been one of the most worn sneakers in the professional ranks, as it boasts high levels of performance in a reasonably aesthetically pleasing package.  This rendition of the popular sneaker sports a perforated blue fury upper adorned on the sides with silver-bordered black Swooshes. Black Swooshes are also seen on the bottom of the lacing system and the tongue. GT Cut branding appears on the tongue pull tab, with “Nike” in a high-energy font on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper…

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