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The Torsion Edberg is making a return

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Brandon King

Worn in the 90’s by tennis star Stefan Edberg, in 2019 adidas Cosnortium is bringing back the Torsion Edberg. It will sport a white leather upper accented by purple, blue, pink and orange. The midsole is yellowed to give it a vintage look. This upper sits atop adidas’ torsion system and an EVA midsole, with a multi-color solid rubber outsole completing this aesthetic. The adidas Torsion Edberg is scheduled to release July 19 at adidas.com and select retail establishments such as SNS. The sticker price is set at $120 USD.…

“Multi-Logo” Vans Slip-On Releasing tomorrow

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Brandon King

This Vans Slip-On features a print throughout the entirety of its upper of blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow skateboards that say “ VANS” and “OFF THE WALL.” A white midsole and rubber outsole finishes off the aesthetic. The “Multi-Logo” Vans Slip-On release July 11 overseas and imminently on vans.com. Vans Slip-On July 11, 2019

This Ultra Boost 2019 is coming later in July

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Brandon King

Adidas Originals is releasing a new colorway of the Ultra Boost 2019 this month. It features a black PrimeKnit upper with blue and coral knitted throughout. The same hues appear on the three stripes on both the lateral and medial sides of the sneaker. This upper sits atop a white Boost midsole and a black rubber outsole. This Ultra Boost 2019 is scheduled to release July 18 at adidas.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $180 USD. Adidas Ultra Boost 2019 Core Black-Glow Blue-Core BlackG54011$180July 18,…

Check out these Nite Joggers from hite Mountaineering and Adidas Originals

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 Brandon King

Tokyo-based streetwear brand White Mountaineering and Addias Originals adds this Nite Jogger to their catalogue of joint efforts with the brand. This Nite Jogger features green, orange, burgandy and grey hues spread accross its mesh, suede and nylon ripstop upper with reflective detailing. The aformentioned upper sits atop a white Boost midsole with heel White Mountaineering branding and an orange and green outsole completes the aesthetic. At this juncture there is no information when these will make their retail debut , but updates will be made as information on these…

Kobe’s next signature shoe is coming

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 Brandon King

It has been a little over three years since Kobe Bryant graced an NBA court, his signature line has shown no signs of slowing down. The line will continue to march forward with the upcoming sneaker depicted below. It sports a translucent and mess upper with a large Swoosh on the lateral side. Like the Air Jordan 33, this sneaker uses the FastFit lacing system. A Kobe logo on the tongue, hints of orange underneath the top layer and a clear outsole completes the aesthetic. At this juncture, there is…

Arizona Governor blasts Nike..then is seen in a pair

July 9, 2019July 10, 2019 Brandon King

Last week Arizona govenor Doug Ducey publicly took it to Nike over his displeasure of the footwear giant deciding the pull the plug on an Air Max 1 that featured the so-called “Betsy Ross” Flag after it presence on the sneaker was called out by Mr. Colin Kaepernick. There was a plan for Nike to build a $184 million facility in Goodyear Arizona and Ducey, in his series of tweets let the Swoosh know that “Arizona economy is doing fine without Nike.” Well the red, white and blue hissy fit…

“Snakeskin” Adidas Stan Smith releasing later this month

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 Brandon King

This version of the classic silhouette features a snakeskin pattern on the upper. Adidas and Stan Smith branding appears on the tongue and heel. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and outsole. The “Snakeskin” Stan Smith is scheduled to release July 19 at adidas.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $100 USD. Adidas Stan SmithCrystal White/Grey Four-Core Black EH0151$100July 19, 2019

“Iron Spider” Adidas D.O.N. Issue 1 release date

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 Brandon King

This colorway of Donovan Mitchell’s first signature shoe is inspired by the suit built by Tony Stark for Peter Parker. It sports a red upper with gold accenting throughout the upper. A red midsole and red outsole with three stripes on the heel completes the design. The “iron Spider” Adidas D.O.N. Issue 1 is scheduled to release August 31 at adidas.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $100 USD. Adidas D.O.N. Issue 1 Red/Power Red-Gold Metallic EG0490$100August 31, 2019

“Space Jam” Jordan 11 Low IE : Official Images

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 Brandon King

If you missed out on the “playoff PE” Air Jordan 11 from 2016, you will have a shot at a similarly colored IE version later this month. It features an upper built of leather and mesh overlaid by patent leather with a concord Jumpman on the tongue. This upper sits atop a white midsole with a black shank plate and a translucent outsole that sports concord traction sections. The “Space Jam” Air Jordan 11 Low IE is set to release July 13 at nike.com and select Jordan Brand retail establishments.…

“Obsidian” Air Jordan 1 High OG released date delayed

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 Brandon King

The “Obsidian” Air Jordan 1 was just one of the never-ending stream of that silhouette that, for some reason, Jordan Brand will never turn the proverbial faucet on. This Air Jordan 1, which is nearly just a leather version of the “Blue Chill” Air Jordan 1’s that released back in February, but features sail on the upper instead of white. The initial release date was set for August 17 but it has been pushed back to August 31. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Sail/Obsidian-University Blue555088-140$160August 31, 2019