Category: Sneakers

Green and White Nike Dunk High GS coming soon

Brandon King

This soon-to-come GS Nike Dunk High sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of green at the toe and warpping the ankle and heel. White Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with black branding on the tongue label. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a green rubber outsole. The release of this GS dunk is expected to debut in the course of the coming months at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Dunk High GS DB2179-002 $TBA Spring 2022

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“University Blue” Nike Air VaporMax Plus debuting this summer

Brandon King

This soon-to-come iteration of the Nike Air VaporMax Plus sports a monochromatic university blue upper with the only bitt of visual variety being the the lateral ankle Swoosh, the VaporMax logo on the rear heel and the black branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a university blue midsole and a translucent VaporMax unit rubberized below key impact points. The imminent debut of the ”University Blue” NIke Air VaporMax is anticipated at nike.com and select retail establishment. They will carry a 210 USD sticker price. Nike Air VaporMax Plus DZ4403-400 $210…

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Take a look at the ”Concord” Jordan Two Trey

Brandon King

I will be completely forthright and say that when I saw the images of this silhouette, I actually thought it was a joke, but alas, it was not; the Jordan Two Trey is actually a thing. This frankenshoe features visual elements from the following Air Jordans: the VI, VII, VIII, XI, XII, XIII and the XIV. The toebox from the XII gives way to VI elements on the midfoot, which leads into the collar and heel of the VII. The tongue features elements from the VI, XI and the VIII.…

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“Gorge Green” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The ”Gorge Green” is but one of many colours of the Air Jordan 1 that is scheduled to release over the course of 2022. It sports a white leather foundationall layer overlaid with that of gorge green at the toes, eyerows as well as wrapping the heel and ankle. Metallic Silver Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with a lateral side jewelled Wings logo. Gore Green laces and white ”NIKE AIR branding on the green tongue labels complete the look of the upper. Underneath resides a white midsole and…

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Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 8 set to release ( again)

Brandon King

The Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 8 is the poster child for the fluid Air Jordan release date. Initially set to debut back in 2021, it was subsequently postponed twice, with dates in February and March having to be aborted. Now, according to reporting from zsneakerheadz, this collaborative Air Jordan 8 has a new release date, and it is right around the corner. As it cuurently stands, the Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 8 is now scheduled to begin their maiden retail voyage May 23.

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“Ocean Blue” New Balance Kawhi 2 coming May 13

Brandon King

Inspired by the Clippers superstar’s go with the flow mindset upcoming Kawhi 2. The white seen on the upper are meant hearken to tall ships and sailing vessels’ grace, grandeur and speed. The nautical flags seen on each tongue spell out ” Kawhi” and ”Leonard” , respectively, the upper aesthetic completed by blue and orange meant to evoke images of a beautiful sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Underneath resides a white and orange midsole and a rubber outsole that utilizes the same hues. The ”Ocean View” New Balance Kawhi 2…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Black-owned Chicago Sneaker store Flee Club closes after latest robbery

Brandon King

We recently covered the issues that have befallen Chicago-area sneaker shop, Flee Club. The store, started by longtime compadres Darris Kelly and Sabrian Sledge has been the target of numoerous robberies over the course of its brief two-year existence. Shorty after the publishing of our initial article, it was discovered that Flee Club was victim to another robbery and the owners have decided to shutter the store. In a subsequent sit-down Scott Simon of NPR, Kelly had this to say about the robbery:  It was usually around, like, 3 in…

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Black and White Nike Air Max 97 Terrascape coming soon

Brandon King

This yet-to-release Air Max 97 sports recycled materials at its black upper with a white Swoosh on the lateral side and branding on the tongue of the same hue. Terrascape branding appears on the rear heel tab and on the insoles. Underneath resides a Nike Grind midsole, a full-length Air Max unit and rubber outsole. The release of this Nike Air Max 97 is anticipated to be right around the corner at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Air Max 97 DJ5019-001 $TBA 2022

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“LeBronald Palmer” Nike LeBron coming May 19

Brandon King

In celebration of the silhouette’s 10th anniversary, Nike is bringing back the ”LeBronold Plamer” LeBron 9 Low. Inspired by the favorite drink of the NBA all-timer, this LeBron 9 Low sports a pale yellow upper that features a tropical foilage motif throughout. Green-bordered orange Swooshes are found on the lateral side, with smaller versions present on the medial. Metallic gold LeBron logos are found on the heel, with a yellow LeBron signature found on the tongue. A grpahic on the insoles help to further tie into drink concept. The ”LeBronald…

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An initial look at the ”Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 Low Golf

Brandon King

Following in the footsteps of the ”Chicago” and ”Wolf Grey” before it, the ”Shattered Backboard” is the latest Air Jordan 1 Low to get a version to hit the greens in. As the nickname implies this AJ1 Low Golf is outfitted in ”Shattered Backboard” color blocking – starfish toe underlays, black eyerows, toes and side Swooshes, white side panels and starfish-wrapped heels. Underneath a white midsole and golf-specific rubber outsole completes the design. The ”Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 Low Golf is anticipated to release this summer. More news on…

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