Category: Sneakers

An initial look at the “Sneaker School” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

This grade school exclusive iteration of the Air Jordan 11 sports a black leather upper overlaid with a black velvet rand. The glow green Jumpman takes is normal position on the lateral ankle, while traversing the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN.”  Underneath resides a white midsole and a glow-in-the-dark outsole.  The “Sneaker School” Air Jordan 11 is slated to debut on October 4. More information to come as it avails itself.  images via dramadamanager

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An official look at the “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

Scores of sneaker enthusiasts are on pins and needles awaiting the return of the “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5, however, obtaining a pair may prove more challenging than initially anticipated.  It has been reported from multiple outlets that there will only be 20,000 produced. The 2025 iteration follows in the outsoles of its 2011 progenitor in terms of being a limited piece. The original version of the shoe commemorating the opening of Jordan Brand’s Tokyo 23 was hard to come by as it was only available at limited doors within Japan.…

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An initial look at the “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

We recently reported of the planned return of the very popular “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 in 2026 and out in front of planned January release images of the upcoming iteration have emerged via xcsnkr.  As expected, they sport a grey upper with clear netting on the sides as well as the tongue. An embroidered “23” appears at the lower, lateral heel, while a grey Jumpman is perched atop the grey tongue. White stitching is seen throughout the upper as well as taking care of the inner.  Underneath resides a…

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A new look at the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 11 is the latest Air Jordan silhouette to get the “Rare Air” treatment and will debut later this year.  They sport a white leather upper with “JORDAN” spelled on the lace loops. A blue patent leather rand overlays the upper, with a red embroidered Jumpman taking its normal position on the lateral ankle. Traversing the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, while a “23” appears on the black rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned rear heel resides a white midsole and a sail translucent rubber outsole. …

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Take another look at the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

Later this month the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 will begin its third trip around the retail sun. Last seen in 2016, they feature a white, ribbed, tumbled leather upper overlaid with french blue mudguards on the lateral and medial sides.  A french blue Jumpman is perched atop the tongue, while the rest of the area reads “TWO3.” Additional Jumpmen are seen on the top two silver-plated eyelets, while “JUMPMAN” is stamped on a plastic overlay on the lateral side mudguard.  On the Jumpman-topped rear pull tab reads “JORDAN QUALITY…

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The latest and upcoming Off-White x Air Jordan 1

Brandon King

Though Virgil Abloh has unfortunately departed this plane of existence, he continues to have an indelible impact on Nike and the sneaker landscape as a whole, as evidenced by this upcoming release.  This latest iteration of the Off-White x Air Jordan sports the well-known aesthetic of previous Off-White x Air Jordan 1 iterations, with this one sporting a largely white leather overlaying mesh at the side panels and tongue. White leather Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, with “Off-White for Nike ‘Air Jordan 1’ Beaverton, Oregon USA c. 1985” appearing on…

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An in-hand look at the Black Tongue “Fire Red” Air Jordan V

Brandon King

The  Air Jordan turned 35 this year and the return of the “Fire Red” Air Jordan V is not only a commemoration of that milestones but simultaneously one of the most anticipated sneaker moments of 2025 .  Like every other iteration of the classic colorway, the 2025 version sports a white leather upper with clear netting on both the sides and tongue. A fire red Jumpman is perched atop the black tongue, while black “NIKE AIR” branding appears on the rear heel.  An embroidered “23” appears on the lower lateral heel.  Underneath…

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An initial look at the “Moonwalker” Nike Zoom IX Low Protro

Brandon King

Initial images of the “Moonwalker” Nike Kobe IX Elite Low Protro have finally come to light. As was the case with their 2014 progenitor, they sport a beautiful and eye-catching purple knit upper adorned on the sides with metallic silver Swooshes. Nine hashes occupy the rear heel, while a Kobe signature and logo are perched atop the purple tongue. The black midsole that resides underneath the aforementioned upper flanks the heel and a lunar landscape pattern can be seen below the translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Moonwalker”…

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“Voltage” Nike Air Foamposite Pro to return in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz For the first time since its original 1997 release, the “Voltage” Air Foamposite Pro is being pulled out of Nike’s cold storage.  At this early junctutre there are no available imahes but what we should be presented with is a black Foamposite upper with a voltage yellow Swoosh on the lateral side. Smaller such braning appears on the black lateral eyerow at the forefoot, as well as the rear heel.  Volt appears on the front two pull tabs, as well as the “FOAMPOSITE” on the rear pull…

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