Category: Sneakers

“Hyper Royal” Jordan Zion 2 coming soon

Brandon King

Some might say this upcoming Zion 2 is a call back to Zion;s lone season in Durham, where he threw down thunderous dunks and displayed feats of athletic marvel as Duke Blue Devil. It sports a hyper royal upper that utilizes a combination of textiles and a Zoom Air-branded forefoot strap. The heel is wrapped in black with a white Jumpman on the rear, Zion branding appears on the tongue and insole with a small Jumpman on the medial side of the strap. Underneath resides a Zoom strolled-housing black and…

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“Gorge Green” Nike Dunk Low coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike Dunk Low is part of Nike’s fall release plans. Its white leather foundational layer is overlaid with gorge green leather at the toe, eye row and wrapping the lower heel. Team red Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue also present on the rear heel overlay, tongue branding and at the mesh inner. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a gum rubber outsole. The debut of the “Gorge Green” Nike Dunk Low is imminently anticipated at nike.com and select retail…

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Another “Split” Air Jordan 1 Low is on the way

Brandon King

Jordan Brand seems to have developed an affinity to the “split” theme, with this upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low being the fourth such shoe to feature the aesthetic. This Air Jordan 1 Low a spruce leather foundational overlaid with black on the lateral side, while black is the base with spruce overlays on the medial. The split theme continues on the tongue with it sporting black and spruce halves, with a spruce “Wings” logo on the rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and a black rubber outsole. The debut…

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“Triple Pink” Nike VaporMax 2021 Flyknit: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming, and hard-to-miss, VaporMax 2021 sports a pink Flyknit upper , with pink present at the side Swooshes, laces, tongue inner and external heel counter. Speaking of the laces, this year’s iteration of the VaporMax eschews the lacing system of last year’s model returning to a traditional setup. Underneath resides a VaporMax 2 Air unit and a recycled, Grind rubber outsole. The debut of the “Triple Pink” Nike VaporMax 2021 Flyknit is anticipated to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 210 USD sticker…

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“Metallic Gold” Nike Air Max 97: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Max 97 features a metallic gold leather and mesh upper with two reflective bands at the top portion of the upper as well as one on the tongue. Gold swooshes are found on the lateral sides, with black showing up on the inner, tongue and laces. On the rear pull tab “air max” appears in metallic gold embroidery. Underneath resides a black midsole, full-length Air Max unit, and a black rubber outsole complete the upper. The “Metallic Gold” Nike Air Max 97 is expected to debut soon…

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Up close with the Black/Metallic Silver Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

The upcoming fall will see the debut of the black and metallic silver Air Jordan 6. Visually reminiscent of the “Chrome” Air Jordan 6 low, it sports a black nubuck upper with metallic silver present on the tongue Jumpman, as well as that of the lace locks; the hue also appears via a glossy strip on the rear spoiler and a “23” on the rear heel underneath an embroidered Jumpman. Below the aforementioned upper resides a metallic silver-accented black midsole that is also home to the Nike Air cushioning, as…

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Black and red Nike LeBron XX coming October 5

Brandon King

Like it or not, these are the LeBron XX. This upcoming XX sports a black knit upper with double Swooshes (one university gold and the other light smoke grey) appear on the lateral side, with single grey branding present on the medial side. XX branding are seen on the lace dubraes, tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a black cushion midsole that features Miami references, palm tree leaves and 2012. Miami is known for the former, while the later, the year 2012, is whenLebron James could finally add champion to…

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Air Flight Huarache returning in 2023

Brandon King

Originally released in 1992, and designed by design legends Tinker Hatfield and Eric Avar, the Nike Air Flight Huarache is one of the brand’s most venerated and well-received silhouettes. The sneaker is typically associated with Michigan’ s “Fab 5” back in the day, but were also seen on the feet of thhe late, great Kobe Bryant in Lakers colours. Last seen in 2014, another retail run is planned in 2023, according to reporting from Riley Jones of Complex. The only confirmed colourway is the original White /Varsity Purple-Royal Blue-Menta. Taking…

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“Chenille Swoosh” Nike Dunk High coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Dunk High is a component of a “University” series. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid by gym red at the toe, eye row and wrapping the heel. Large chenille Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with Nike branding appearing on the tongue. Underneath resides a white midsole and a gum rubber outsole. The “Chenille Swoosh” Nike Dunk High is imminently anticipated to hit nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 135 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk High White/Gym Red-Yellow Ochre-Gum Med Brown DR8805-101…

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“Gold Bullet” Nike Air Max 97: Official Images

Brandon King

Originally debuted back in 1999, with its most recent retail run in 2018 , the “Gold Bullet” Air Max 97 is planned for another return in 2023. The 2023 iteration should stay true to its progenitor in that it should sport a combination metallic gold leather and mesh upper with reflective detailing lapping the upper. Black-bordered red Swooshes are found on the lateral and medial sides, with additional red branding found on the tongue. Black tongue and rear pull tabs are present, with the latter featuring ”air max’ in metallic…

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