Category: Sneakers

An initial look at the black and redwood Nike Dunk High

Brandon King

This upcoming colourway is but one of a legion of Dunks that are releasing in 2023 It sports a redwood leather foundational layer overlaid with black at the toe, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Redwood is present on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue, with the same colour present on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Black mesh inners and sail laces complete the aesthiec of the upper that sits atop a white midsole and a gum rubber outsole. The black and redwood Nike Dunk…

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“True Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG dropping January 14

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG 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 Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG is scheduled to debut January…

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UCLA Frosh Kiki Rice signs NIL deal with Jordan Brand

Brandon King

In additon to being an , at worse, top-two player in the Class of 2022, Kiki Rice made history as being the first NIL signing for Jordan Brand. The 5’11” point guard, who has verbally committed to UCLA, had this to say about the signing: “Being Jordan Brand’s first NIL athlete is an incredible milestone, and I think it’s a testament to the hard work I’ve put in and all the people around me who have helped me get to this point. Signing with the Jordan Brand is another motivating…

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Lunar New Year” Nike Dunk High: Official Images

Brandon King

This yet-to-be-released Nike Dunk High was birthed in celebration of San Francisco’s Chinatown. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid light bone suede at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankles and wrapping the heels. Hairysuede Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same material present at the rear pull tab. On the rear heel is a “Gold Mountain” logo, iconography that hearkens back to the moniker ascribed to the West Coast by Chinese immigrants that made their way to the Bay Area in the gold rush…

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An initial look at the ”UNC to Chicago” Air Jordan 2 Low

Brandon King

The women’s-exclusive ”UNC to Chicago” Air Jordan 2 Low continues a theme from the identically monikered Air Jordan 1 from 2020. This yet-to-be-released Jordan 2 Low sports a white leather upper with red piping on the midfoot overlay. University blue is present on the top portion of the heel counter. Below resides a sail midsole and rubber outsole that at least is composed of sail and dark powder blue. The ”UNC to Chicago” Air Jordan 2 Low is , as it currently stands, scheduled to debut March 8 at nike.com…

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Black and White Air Jordan 1 High 85 dropping February 15

Brandon King

Seeking to recreate the shape and collar height, this upcoming Jordan 1 High 85, sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of black at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle and wrapping the heel, along with a black inner. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with ”NIKE AIR” and Wings logo appearing on the tongue and lateral ankles, respectively. Underneath resides a white midsole and a black rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the black and white Air Jordan 1 High 85 is scheduled to…

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“Tiki Leaf” Air Jordan 1 Mid: Official Images

Brandon King

The sneaker that draws the ire of many for its mere existence, the Air Jordan 1 Mid, is coming in this new colourway. It sports tumbled leather and suede at its upper with former giving way to leaf-patterned suede overlays that wrap the heel. Team red Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with Jumpman branding on the tongue and a Wings logo on the lateral ankle. Underneath resides a sail midsole and ream red rubber outsole, The “Tiki Leaf” Air Jordan 1 Mid is , as it currently stands,…

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“Citron Pulse” NIke Dunk Low: Official Images

Brandon King

This women’s-specific Dunk Low is one of a cornucopia of colourways planned for 2023. It sports a light bone foundational layer overlaid with that of citron pulse at the toe, eye row and wrapping the heel. The same citron pulse hue stands in on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Nike branding appears on the light bone tongue label and embroidered on the rear heel overlay. Underneath resides a white midsole and citron pulse rubber outsole. The “Citron Pulse” Nike Dunk Low WMNS is planned to debut…

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Stray Rats x New Balance 580 coming 28 October

Brandon King

Clothing brand Stray Rats and New Balance are once again teaming up, this time on two pair of collaborative New Balance 580- one coming in a dark moss/cosmic grape colour palette and the other , burgundy and mystic purple. Both colourways of the 580 utilize suede and mesh construction at the upper with Stray Rats branding on the lace dubraes and on the insoles. Underneath lives dual colour Rollbar midsole and monochromatic rubber outsoles. Both colours of the Stray Rats x New Balance 580 will debut October 28 via newbalance.com…

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This Nike Air Force 1 Shadow is on the way

Brandon King

This iteration of the Nike Air Force 1 Shadow sports a white mesh and leather upper with dual layering and python rear heels. Different color Swooshes occupy the lateral and medial sides. Underneath resides a a dual branded white midsole and rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The release of this Air Force 1 Shadow is imminently expected at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 140 USD sticker price. Nike Air Force 1 Shadow FD0804-100 $140 2022

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