Category: Sneakers

Brandon King

More exciting 2026 Air Jordan news has emerged. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “White/Red” is slated to return in 2026 However this latest revelation for the next calendar year is tinged with disappointment, as zsneakerheadz also adds that it is this colorway to drop and not the “He Got Game” iteration that was previously reported.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, however, what should see is the standard aesthetic of this colorway of a white leather upper with dimpled side panels. Red suede should wrap the…

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An initial look at the “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

This upcoming Kobe VIII Protro features a university blue engineered mesh upper with large, robustly embroidered Swooshes on the lateral side. With smaller such branding present on the medial side. A Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, while a much larger iteration of the logo appears on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a university blue midsole and white rubber outsole.  The “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII is planned to debut later this year. More information on these to come as it avails itself.  Images via FKZSNKRS

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Take a look at these images of the “White/Navy” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

The “White/Navy” is the latest colorway in the very fruitful collaboration between Jordan Brand and Nike Skateboarding, with the Air Jordan 4 once again serving as the canvas.  As was the case with the white/green color, this Air Jordan 4 offers an improved shape as these are meant to be skated in.  They sport a white leather upper with a grey suede overlay at the toe. Navy shows up at the tip of the “Wings”, backing the tongue as well on the “NIKE SB” branded rear heel tab.  White netting…

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PE Corner: LeBron James wears another SVSM LeBron XX PE

Brandon King

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ February 10 matchup with the Utah Jazz, Lebron James broke a second iteration of the SVSM LeBron XXII PE, having worn another color earlier in the season.  This colorway is made for his high school alma mater, Akron’s Saint Vincent-Saint Mary’s, they sport a white upper paired with green that forms the shape of the Swoosh on th lateral side, while also continuing its journey to wrap around the medial side. Green can also be seen on the Lebron signature at the rear heel, with…

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PE Corner: LeBron James wears “Christ The King” LeBron XXII 

Brandon King

In the Lakers’ recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a 111-102 Lakers win, LeBron James laced up the “Christ the King” LeBron XXII PEs. Made for the basketball team of the Queens, New York high school, they sport a gold nubuck upper with a yellow leather underlay forming the outline of the lateral side Swoosh and wrapping to the medial side.  Gold also takes care of the LeBron signature at the rear heel, with maroon showing up on the small Swoosh on the medial forefoot, and the LeBron XXII logo…

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Take a look at the “UNC Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG

Brandon King

With this upcoming Air Jordan I High OG, the “UNC” colorway gets the reimagined treatment.  They sport a white leather foundational layer overlaid with university blue at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankles, and wrapping the heel. A white Wings logo has its home on the lateral ankle, while the sides are adorned with university blue Swooshes.  University blue also stands in for the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue, as well as at the inner.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail midsole that adds a vintage aesthetic…

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DeMar DeRozan takes “Brave Blue” Nike Kobe XI Low

Brandon King

. In a recent game, Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan laced up the “Brave Blue” colorway of the Kobe IX Low. They sport a knit upper that features swaths of blues, the sides adorned with 3M Swooshes. A brave blue Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue while a Kobe quote on the rear heel reads “I see beauty in the struggle.” The infernal midsole features Zoom Air, with a lightp grey rubber outsole that displays the aforementioned midsole completes the aesthetic.  There is no indication, yet, of a planned…

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Kyrie Irving suffers season-ending ACL tear

Brandon King

The worst-case scenario when Kyrie Irving was helped off the court have been confirmed Tuesday morning as it was reported by Shams Charania that Irving has torn his ACL and will thus miss the remainder of the season.  Last night in the first quarter of their game against the Sacramento Kings, Kyrie bumped knees with Jonas Valančiūnas. While that can hurt a player, the buckling of his left knee on the subsequent step was the cause for alarm. Irving went down in a heap before being helped up by Anthony…

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Kevin Durant wears an Air Bakin-inspired KD18

Brandon King

Saturday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, Kevin Durant wore an iteration of his KD 18 inspired by the classic and controversial Air Bakin.  They sport a black mesh foundational layer, overlaid with red similar to that of the Bakin. The Swooshes that adorn the ankles feature a yellow-bordered black branding on the lateral side, while the medial side is home to a black trimmed red version of the iconic logo.  A vibrant yellow KD logo is perched atop the black tongue, with the same hue standing in on the…

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“Denim Turquoise” Nike Dunk Low dropping Spring 2025

Brandon King

In 2025, the classic Dunk Low continues to roll off the assembly lines in new and intriguing colorways of which this yet-to-be-released Dunk Low is an example. It sports a smoke-grey leather foundation overlaid with that of photon dust at the toe! Eye rows! Flanking the ankles and wrapping the heel.  Denim turquoise Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also showing up on the tongue label as well as the rear heel overlay, which also is emblazoned with “NIKE” branding.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a…

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