Category: Sneakers

”Varsity Red” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 SP coming next Spring

Brandon King

With the success of the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 collaboration it comes as no surprise that the two entities would seek to capitalize with additonal releases.  To that end, Nike SB and Jordan Brand are once again are joining forces on another Air Jordan 4.  At this juncture, there are no available but what is known is they utilize a summit white, varsity red, neutral grey color palette. Initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a summit white leather upper overlaid with neutral grey suede at the toe and…

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“Grape” Air Jordan V coming back next May

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz and Sneakerfiles The Air Jordan V turns 35 in 2025 and in honor of that milestone, the “Grape” will be one of several colorways of Michael Jordan’s fifth signature sneaker that will get retail run.  At this time there are no images of the shoe but we should see a white leather upper with clear netting on the tongue and sides. A new emerald Jumpman should be perched atop the grape ice tongue. New emerald also takes care of the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear…

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”White/Cement” Air Jordan IV expected in May 2025

Brandon King

t was very welcome news that the “White/Cement” Air Jordan IV would be making its latest return in 2025.  According to zsneakerheadz, the 2025 release will be improved iteration that will be meant to be a closer replication of its 1989 progenitor in that it promises to bring back the original shape. Hopefully, the same level of effort and attention to detail will also be utilized when it comes to replicating the coloration, as this has been an issue with previous iterations of this classic colorway.  Zsneakerheadz adds that this…

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More details of the Nike Ja 2 have emerged

Brandon King

Several “teaser” images of the upcoming Ja 2 recently came to light. Although none of them offer a complete visual of the sneaker, what can be seen is a partial shot of the lateral side of the white and black upper. On later side of the aforementioned upper resides a black side panel where a near concentrically surrounded Swoosh can be seen along with a green upper.  We know the cushioning setup will at least include forefoot Zoom Air, as a shot of the underside of the outsole reveals what…

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”Cherry Blossom” Nike Air Foamposite One DMV coming August 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Foamposite One pays homage to the DMV, its region and culture. It sports a rose gold Foamposite One upper paired with black nubuck at the eye rows,and mesh at the tongue and collar. Rose gold One Cent logos appear on the tongue and rear heel, respectively. On the rear pull tabs appears “DMV” and a white Swoosh appear promIneptly, while the branded rose graphic on the insole pay homage to the region’s famous cherry blossoms. The aesthetic is completed by a translucent outsole with a black traction…

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”Barely Grape” Nike Book 1 coming this July

Brandon King

Is upcoming iteration of the Nike Book 1 sports a barely grape suede annd synthetic upper with reflective detailing. The glossy nests of the side Swooshes as well as the collar ads needed visual variety to the otherwise matte appearance of the rest of the upper. Book 1 branding appears on the front side of the tongue, while on the back features the first initials of the members of Booker’s family. On the rear heel, the lower portion of the rear pull tab reads “BOOK ONE.” Underneath the aforementioned upper…

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”Electric Green” Nike Air Max SNDR coming August 8

Brandon King

The Nike Air Max SNDR turns 25 this year and in honor of that milestone, Nike is releasing this “Electric Green” iteration of the well-received silhouette. It sports an electric green spandex shroud paired with black at the lower half of the upper, as well as reflective detailing. TPU panels adorn the sides, while when the shroud is in the unzipped position, it reveals the digits “6453”, the last four numerals of Nike World Headquarters’ phone number , which on a phone’s keypad spells “N-I-K-E,” Underneath the aforementioned upper resides…

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”Khaki Olive” Nike Air Force 1 Low coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Force 1 Low is part of Nike Sportswear’s fall release roster. It sports a khaki leather upper adorned on the sides with suede Swooshes. the same suede also shows up on the rear heel overlay, which is home to “NIKE AIR” branding. Ripstop detailing and mesh inner lining rounds out an upper that is perched atop an olive midsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Khaki Olive” Air Force 1 Low is planned to debut this fall at nike.com; they will carry a 115 USD sticker price. Nike…

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PE Corner: A’ja Wilson puts in work in LeBron XXI PE

Brandon King

Reigning, defending WNBA MVP and Champion A’ja Wilson ( one of the players not named Caitlyn Clark that the media can’t be bothered to talk about) seems to be a fan of the LeBron XXI as she has taken a number of Player Exclusive LeBron XXIs to the court this season.  In a recent Aces practice, Wilson was sharpening her skills in another retail unavailable LeBron XXI. The PE iteration of the XXI sport a vibrant and textured pink upper with white showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the…

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Check out ”Grandma’s Couch” Nike LeBron XXI

Brandon King

This LeBron XXI will bring back the memories of plastic-covered multi-colored living room furniture of many of our elders back in the day. It sports a multi-hued upper with green LeBron logos and a floral pattern against the navy background to help give them the living room furniture feel.  Bright green stands in for the small Swoosh on the lateral side and the LeBron signature on the tongue.  Underneath this upper resides a navy midsole and a gum rubber outsole.  More information to come on three as it avails itself. …

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