Category: Sneakers

First Look: Air Jordan 11 ‘Rare Air’ Drops October 2025 with Bold Royal Blue & Fire Red Accents-

Brandon King

The “Rare Air” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 11 that is paart of a robust year for the 11, with seven planned releases in 2025. They sport a white leather upper overlaid with a navy patent leather rand. A red Jumpman can be seen on the lateral ankle, along with “23” on the rear heel. An additional red Jumpman resides at the center of a “JUMPMAN JORDAN” sash that traverses the tongue, while “JORDAN” is spelled down the lace loops on the lateral and medial sides.  Underneath…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson Debuts Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Statue of Liberty’ PE in East Finals

Brandon King

During Game 2 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson debuted a striking new Player Exclusive (PE) sneaker: the Nike Kobe 6 Protro, dubbed the“Statue of Liberty.” They sport a turquoise snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with bronze Swooshes. Bronze also shows up at the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the external heel counter, the later also being home to a Kobe signature.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a turquoise midsole and marbled rubber outsole.  As was the case in…

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“Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 coming in 2026

Brandon King

According to reporting from the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “Black/University” Air Jordan 14 is making a return in 2026 for the first time since its original 2006 release.  At this early juncture there are no available images but what should be presented is an all-black ribbed nubuck upper with university blue and silver taking care of the branding scattered throughout said upper.  A black and university blue midsole and a black rubber outsole round out the aesthetic.  They are expected to return in the Spring of 2026.  The images below are…

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Official Look: Nike Kobe 4 Protro ‘CHBL’ Honors China’s High School Basketball Legacy

Brandon King

The “CHBL” Nike Kobe IV Protro was made in homage to the Chinese High School Basketball League and its players who don’t take shortcuts.  This morning Nike officially unveiled this upcoming colorway of the Kobe IV Protro in a video posted to their various social media outlets.  As it currently stands, these are planned to debut this summer at Nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 190 USD sticker price.  Nike Kobe IV Protro Lightening/ Black/Soft Yellow/Dusty CactusIH0587-700$190Summer 2025 Images via Nike Basketball 

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“Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

These Kobe V Protros were made for the Aces of Lower Merion High, the alma mater of the late, great Kobe Bryant.  At this juncture there are images of the 2026 iteration, however wha we should see is a metallic silver and team red Flywire-equipped upper. Team red Swooshes should adorn the sides with a Kobe logo. of the same hue perched atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a team red rubber outsole.  The “Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro is planned to make its second retail…

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An on-foot look at the Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz This Air Jordan 5 is one two colorways that was birthed out of a collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and streetwear brand Awake NY.  The black iteration sports a black leather upper with white stitching. Black netting can be seen on the sides, while the traditional clear netting present on the tongue. The co-branded tongues features Jumpman and Awake logos, with additional Awake branding seen via the “A” that adorns the sides and the “NY” that appears on the lower lateral heel on the right sneaker. Nike…

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”Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 likely coming this fall

Brandon King

The “Tokyo” Air Jordan 5 debuted in 2011 as a Japanese exclusive release to commemorate the opening of the Jordan Tokyo 23 Store located in Shibuya, as well as the Tokyo 23 basketball tournament.  According to zsneakerheadz, in 2025, the “Tokyo” will make its first retail return since its original release.  What we should be presented with is a yellow suede upper with clean netting on the sides and tongue. Black Jumpmen can be seen perched atop the grey tongue and the rear heel, respectively, along with “23” written in…

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A detailed look at the “Grand Finale” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

This women’s specific iteration of the Air Jordan 11 sports a white leather upper overlaid with a pearl grey patent leather rand. A metallic Jumpman appears at the lateral ankle, a “23” appears at the rear heel, while “JUMPMAN JORDAN” reads on a sash that crosses the ballistic mesh tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a semi-milky translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Grand Finale” Air Jordan 11 is scheduled to debut November 11 at nike.com and select retail establlshments. Pricing information will be reported as it…

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The ”Flight Club” Air Jordan 4 coming February 2026

Brandon King

Sneaker enthusiasts of a certain age, or with a historical perspective, are familiar with the Air Jordan Flight Club. It was a popular membership club in the late 80s into the early 90s that offered members benefits including newsletters, posters and limited edition products.  This upcoming colorway of the classic Air Jordan 4 is inspired by the membership cards that were placed in the boxes. At this time, there are no images available; however, what is known is that they sport a sail, black, and university red color palette. Initial…

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PE Corner: the “UNC” Air Jordan 9 PE

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 9 was made specifically for the UNC basketball program.  Another well-executed UNC PE, they sport a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue rand that also wraps the heel and extends up to the collar. A navy “23” appears beneath the global Jumpman logo, while “UNC” is perched atop each respective tongue. Navy lace loops are complemented beautifully by the university blue laces.  Underneath this upper resides a navy midsole and a Jumpman-branded white rubber outsole.  These will remain in the realm of Player Exclusive, well…

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