Category: Sneakers

Incense and sepia New Balance 550 on the way

Brandon King

This upcoming and women’s-specific iteration of the New Balance 550 sports a combination suede, mesh and canvas upper with the edges of overlays fringed with light purple. New Balance branding is found on the sides, tongue and rear heel, with “550” seen on the lateral forefoot. Underneath resides a white midsole and white and lilac rubber outsole. The “Incense” New Balance 550 is planned to debut sometime over the course of the coming months at newbalance.com and select retail venues. New Balance 550 WMNS Incense/Sepia BBW550FA $120 2023

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“Psychic Purple” Nike Dunk High is coming January 18

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk HIgh will be part of a bloated line up of the classic silhouette in 2023. It sports a black leather foundational layer overlaid with that of psychic purple in the usual locations – toe , eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Pyschic purple Swoshes adorn the lateral and medial sides ,with the hue also showing up on the laces and and the tongue label branding. Underneath resides a white midsole and psychic purple rubber outsole. The “Psychic Purple” Nike Dunk High is scheduled…

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An initial look at the Jordan Tatum 1

Brandon King

initial images of Boston Celtics’ forward Jayson Tatum’s maiden foray in the world of signature sneakers have emerged. Monikered the “Zoo”, this intial colourway makes use of a black, metallic gold, university gold and beach colour palette. Its mesh upper is black up front before giving way to an ornate good Jumpman-branded red and black heel, with a “JT” logo on the tongue. Underneath resides a red bordered white Formula 23 mmidsole that extends up in the foot, in part, on the lateral side and white outsole. The Jordan Tataum…

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“Valentine’s Day” Nike Air Force 1 Low coming next month

Brandon King

If there is a holiday on the calendar, you can bet Nike will figure out a way to capitialize on it ( I can see “Arbor Day” Dunks at some point on the future). As has been the case for several years, Nike is bringing forth a “Valentine’s Day Air Force 1 Low. This year’s iteration sports a sail leather upper with pink-stitched bordered red Swooshes adorning the lateral and media sides. The heart theme of this sneaker can be seen on the pink lace dubraes, depiced dangling from the…

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“Aqua” Air Jordan 5 release postponed until April 8

Brandon King

Deriving it’s visual from a Chris Paul PE from 2006, the “Aqua” Air Jordan 5 was “new” colourway of the 5 that was slated to debut in the upcoming spring season. The black nubuck of the upper is joined by aquatone, via the Jumpman branding on the reflective tongue, rear heel, and the hue also shows up backing the aforementioned tongue. Clear netting is found on the sides with aquatone making a final appearance on the taxi Jumpman-branded lace locks. Underneath resides a black midsole accented with aqua-speckled taxi “teeth”…

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Check out these images of the “True Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG is inspired by the classic “True Blue” Air Jordan 3. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of true blue at the toe and eye rows and cement grey flanking the ankle and wrapping the heel. True blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the Wings logo of the same hue present on Wings logo and “NIKE AIR” appearing in white on the tongue label.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a cement grey rubber outsole. The “True…

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Take a look at these latest images of the “Seafoam” Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

The “Seafoam” or “Oil Green” is a new and women’s exclusive colourway of the Air Jordan 4 that is in Jordan Brand’s 2023 release plans. As we have previously outlined, the “Seafoam” 4 borrows its aesthetic heavily from the “Fire Red” but seafoam is in the place of where is normally occupied by the red. Underneath resides a white and black midsole and a seafoam and cement grey rubber outsole. At the moment, the “Seafoam” Air Jordan 4 is scheduled to debut 9 February at select retail venues; they will…

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White and Red Air Jordan XII rumoured to make return this holiday

Brandon King

It seems Jordan Brand may actually be heartening to the desires of their consumer base for a change. Rumours are swirling about that the white and red Air Jordan XII could make its long-awaited return this holiday season. At this early juncture there is neither confirmation nor images of the sneaker but what we should see is an iteration of the white/red that is a faithful recreation of its 1997 progenitor, including the correctly shaped mudguards. Updates will be provided as more information on the status of this potentially returning…

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OG Nike Air More Uptempo coming this year

Brandon King

Twenty-seven years after its original release and just three years after its most recent retail run, the “OG” Air More Uptempo is set to return once again. Just as was the case with previous iterations this will sport a black nubuck upper that features the the signature “AIR” overlays on the lateral and medial sides. Swooshes can be seen on the toe, tongue, and of the jeweled variety on the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole, flux-length Max Air unit and brand rubber outsole. The “OG”…

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An initial look at the “Infrared” Air Jordan 7

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 7 is the latest example of Jordan Brand applying a famous colourway from one model in the line to another. As should be ascertained, the “Infrared” colourway. most famously associated with the Air Jordan 6 has been applied to its direct predecessor. Although monikered “Infrared” the actual colourway is not listed in the actual description. The listed and displayed hue on the actual sneaker is crimson. It sports a white upper with black showing up on the tongue, inner and rear pull tab. Crimson is present…

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