Category: Sneakers

Take a look at these l look latest images of the “Grape” Air Jordan V

Brandon King

This summer the “Grape” Air Jordan V is slated to make their highly anticipated return. The 2025 release with mark the fourth time they have come to retail since their original 1990 releases, with drops in 2006, 2013 and the much maligned lace-less “Fresh Prince” iteration in 2018.  For many the 2025 version will wash out the bad taste left in the collective sneaker enthusiasts mouth over the aforementioned “Fresh Prince” version. A new detailed set of images have come to light that show off seevwal angles of the returning…

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The best look yet of the 2025 “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro 

Brandon King

The “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro is making its very anticipated retail return later this month. Out in front of their release we get a look at ths sneaker, via tanztz, which features visual aspects from a multitude of colors of the Kobe IX Elite. poop           View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by ALL IN LIVE (@allinlivee) As it currently stands, the “What The” Kobe IX Elite Protro is set…

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“CHBL” Nike Kobe IV Protro: Official Images 

Brandon King

This Kobe IV was made in homage to the Chinese High School Basketball League. They sport yellow upper that fades to a lighter shade of the hue toward the collar and wrapping the heel. Black Swooshes adorn the sides, with black also standing in for the Kobe sign on the external heel counter, as well as the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue.  Kobe’s numbers “8” and “24” are stamped on each respective rear heel, while “Touch the Line,” which is a callback to a time in which Kobe was…

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Check out these latest images of the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

The “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 is set to make their anticipated debut later this year. A new set of images have emerged of this returning and well-received colorway via jaythesneakerguy that allows for up close and multple angles of the sneaker.  They sport a white, ribbed tumbled leather overlaid with french blue mudguards on the lateral and medial sides. Perched atop the tongue is a french blue Jumpman, while “TWO3” runs down the center of the aforementioned tongue. The rear pull tab is topped with a Jumpman and also…

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An initial look at the 2025 “Steel” Air Jordan X

Brandon King

The “Steel” Air Jordan X is set to make its return as part of a star studded sneaker lineup this year. Initial images have emerged of this returning classic and they look pretty good.  They sport a white leather upper underlaid with black, tumbled leather at the eye rows and the collar. A black Jumpman occupies each respective heel with “AIR JORDAN 23” stamped atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a black and steel grey rubber outsole that lists Michael Jordan’s prodigious accomplishments up to that point. …

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Vanessa Bryant shows the new color of the Kobe IX Elite

Brandon King

Thursday afternoon on her Instagram account, Vanessa unveiled an as yet not previously seen colorway of the Kobe IX Elite.  Appearing as more of an EXT take on the silhouette, as it is outfitted with a luxurious maroon suede with a supple-looking leather of th same hue wrapping the heel as well as the ankle. Adorning the sides are reflective Swooshes, while a metallic gold Kobe logo is perched atop the leather tongue.  Underneath this upper resides a maroon midsole with an external heel cup that features a Kobe signature…

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The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

Debuting back in 2014 in commemoration of the then Chinese Year of the Horse, this Kobe VIII is set to return in 2026 in Protro form.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, but what we should be presented is a recreation of its 2014 progenitor. As was the case in 2014, they should sport a multi-red knit upper. A large golden Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with a smaller version of the branding occupying the medial ankle. Gold also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop…

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A detailed look at the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 

Brandon King

Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, Jordan Brand is rolling the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 back out for a second retail run.  This colorway of the 14, inspired by Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello, sports a Ferrari red one-piece suede upper sans the overlays seen on nearly every other colorway of the 14.  Black shows up on the tongue, which is topped by “JORDAN” on the front and “XIV” on its rear. Additional Jumpman and “23” also appears on the rear heel in the same vibrant yellow. On the…

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More images of the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is set to make its highly anticipated retail return later this year.  New images have emerged that provide more looks at the upcoming iteration of this Air Jordan 1. Inspired by Michael Jordan breaking a backboard during an exhibition game during an Italian tour, they sport an orange toe overlaid with black leather. The same black leather also appears at the eye row and extends to the collar, where it is overlaid with starfish leather. Black Swooshes adorn the white lateral and…

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Kool x Nike Ja 2 on the way

Brandon King

This could be the collaboration we didn’t know we needed.  Inspired by Ja Morant’s favorite two flavors of the popular beverage, cherry, and raspberry, this mismatched pair sports turquoise and pink uppers, respectively. Kool-Aid branding in the form of the Kool-Aid Man himself is perched atop the tongues, while his famous “ohhh yeah” catchphrase appears on the rear tongue. The “12:AM” that is seen on the rear heel appears the classic Kool-Aid font.  Large Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, while smaller embroidered branding has it home on the medial sides. …

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