Category: Sneakers

“White/University Red-Black” Women’s Air Jordan 2 Low coming in October

Brandon King

Jordan Brand, in a breath of fresh air, continues to remember the Air Jordan 2 is amongst their silhoettes in the vast quiver of Air Jordan models by releasing several new and well-executed colourways. This upcoming Air Jordan 2 Low not only falls into that category , but also reinforces the brand’s continued dedication to bringing the ladies quality colourways. It sports a perorated white leather upper with a university red-bordered black overlay at the midfoot that also wraps the heel. Black also is present on the inner, with univesity…

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Alyssa Ustby shows off the “UNC” Air Jordan XXXVIII PE

Brandon King

We have often said that being a Jordan Brand, or affiliate with any other brand for that matter, has its perks. Tar Heels women’s hoops senior forward Alyssa Utsby displayed one of the spoils of playing at a Jordan Brand school, introducing the world to the team-exclusive Air Jordan XXXVIII. It sports a white and university blue upper with a UNC logo on the tongue instead of the standard Jumpman. Underneath resides a university blue Formula 23 midsole and Zoom Strobel unit as well as a blue-tinted translucent outsole. As…

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“Black/Gym Red” Nike Air Max CB 94 coming next summer

Brandon King

The Classic Nike CB 94 is returning with this look next summer. It sports a red nubuck foundational layer overlaid with black leather throughout the upper. White shows up on the “NIKE” on the lateral side, Air Max 2 logo on the tongue as well as the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel. Black also takes care of the tongue inner, and rear pull tab. Underneath the aformentioned upper resides a white midsole ( I thnk it would look better in black with red accents; the white midsole looks…

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Nike is not done with HBCU-themed sneakers

Brandon King

Earlier in the week , we reported on a a Tennessee State and Slim & Husky’s inspired Nike Terminator High and news has emerged that is not the only HBCU-themed sneaker to be rolled out from the orange-clad Beavertonians. There will be at least two more sneakers, a Spelman version and one for Alabama A&M. Here is my full story on them at hbcusports.com.

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Slim & Husky’s (TSU) Nike Terminator Highs

Brandon King

Nike is introducing a collection of Terminators that pays tribute HBCUs and their alumni. One of these special edition Terminators see the athletic giant join forces with Slim and Husky’s a Nashville- based pizza chain founded by Tennessee State alums Clint Gray, Derrick Moore, and EJ Reed. It sports a sail leather upper a with a fur and and tiger stripe overlay at the toe and wrapping the heel. Bold blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with red leather straps pull tabs. Other callbacks to their alma mater…

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Take a look at these latest shots of the “Reimagined” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

On the heels of recently emerged images of the upcoming “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV, a new set of images have come to light that offer the best views yet of the sneaker. The leather build of these has grown on me and these will likely sell out. The “Reiamagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV is scheduled to debut February 17 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 215 USD sticker price. Reimagined Air Jordan IV Black/Fire Red-Cement Grey-Summit White FV3029-006 $215 17 February…

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Enjoy these latest images of the “Reimagined Black and Red Air Jordan IV”

Brandon King

Though the calendar has yet to turn to 2024, the “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV is a sneaker that has caught the attention of many enthusiasts. As has been discussed, this iteration of the classic colourway features a leather upper in place of the traditonal durabuck and then nubuck. Like its 1989 progenitor and most recent iteration in 2019, the “Reimagined” will feature Nike Air” branding. The “Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV is scheduled to debut February 17 at nike.com and select retail venues. They will…

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Meet the Adidas AE 1

Brandon King

The first signature shoe of the best player on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards ( yes, I said it), was introduced to the world recently. Called the AE 1, it sports a flexible knit upper with a molded TPU overlay designed with support in mind, while also providing ventilation. Edwards’ initials, “AE” appears on the tongue , along with Three Stripes branding on the rear heel. Underneath resides a BOOST midsole and a rubber outsole equipped with a herringbone traction pattern completes the aesthetic. Adidas Basketball plans to debut the…

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Salehe Bembury x New Balance 1906R coming this year

Brandon King

Salehe Bembury is once again joined forces with New Balance. This time the canvas for the collaboration of the New York based designed and the Massachusetts based athletic company was the New Balance 1906R. The designer has been spotted in two different colourywas- one with an orange mesh foundational layer and anther with a gradient yellow to red. New Balance “N” logos are present on the lateral and medial sides with additional branding appears on the tongue. UnderneAth resides an ABZORB midsole with ABZORB SBS cushioning in the heel and…

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“Industrial Blue” Air Jordan Low SE coming later this year

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low features a full leather build, sporting a white foundational layer with black overlays at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Industrial blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with Sashiko-reminscent stitching seen at the collar. On the top of the sired red bordered white tongues resides Jumpman branding with a stitched Wings logo on the rear heel. underneath resides a red-stitched white midsole and an industrial blue rubber outsole. This interesting iteration of the Air Jordan 1 Low is planned to…

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