Category: Sneakers

“Playoff” Air Jordan XI Low coming spring 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz The “Playoff” Air Jordan XI Low is based on a Player Exclusive that Michael Jordan rocked in the 1996 postseason, as the Bulls capped off a 72-10 season by winning their fourth NBA crown.  At this early juncture, there are no available images but initial predictive speculation is that we will see a lower collared XI sporting a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a black patent leather rand. It is not known yet if this rand will have the white fringe of the original/PE.  The…

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PE Corner: Michael Jordan’s “Charlotte Hornets” Air Jordan 9 PE

Brandon King

The “Hornets” Air Jordan 9 was created as an exclusive colorway for the man himself, Michael Jordan in 2019 when NBA All-Star Weekend was held in Charlotte.  They sport a white leather upper overlaid with that of a supple-looking purple leather rand that also extends up the heel and collar. Hornets teal can be seen on the “AIR JORDAN” branding on the tongue, the global Jumpman logo on the rear heel, pull tab, and laces.  Purple also shows up at the inner, with white making additional appearances at the “23”…

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PE Corner: James Wiseman’s Kobe VI Protro PE

Brandon King

These Kobe VI Protro were made for forme no. 2 overall pick and current Detriot Pistons center James Wiseman.  They sport a white snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with Swooshes that transition from bright orange to red. A gradient Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, while a pink external heel counter completes the coloration for the upper.  Underneath resides a white midsole and gradient rubber outsole.  As with nearly of all the subjects of PE Corner, there is no indication of a retail release.  Images via mambainauranceco

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PE Corner: Michael Jordan’s “Charlotte Hornets” Air Jordan 9

Brandon King

The “Hornets” Air Jordan 9 wascreated as an exclusive colorway for the man himself, Michael Jordan in 2019 when NBA All-Star Weekend was held in Charlotte.  They sport a white leather upper overlaid with that of a supple-looking purple leather rand that also extends up the heel and collar. Hornets teal can be seen on the “AIR JORDAN” branding on the tongue, the global Jumpman logo on the rear heel, pull tab, and laces.  Purple also shows up at the inner, with white making additional appearances at the “23” at…

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Take a look at the Quai 54 Air Jordan XXXVIII Low in action

Brandon King

The Quai 54 Basketball Tournament is currently taking place and one of the many sneakers that are being taken to the hardwood this weekend will be this iteration of the Air Jordan XXXVIII Low.  Its upper clearly displays the black and white Quai 54 logo with a black weave on the lateral and medial sides. Blue shows up at the inner as well as the Quai 54 and Jumpman logos that accupy the left and right tongue, respectively.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white and blue midsole and a…

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An initial look at the “SeaFoam” Nike

Brandon King

Images have emerged of the next sneaker in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s signature line, the Nike Zoom Freak 6.  The sneaker sports a lower collared and assymetrical silhouette. It features a largely mesh upper overlaid with leather at the eyerows,  wrapping the heel and a small strip on the medial side.  A large blue Swoosh lives on the lateral side and it continues an aesthetic from previous models in that it extends down to and crosses over onto the midsole. Gianni’s branding can be seen on the tongues, rounding out an aesthetic of…

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Nike debuts A’ja Wilson’s logo

Brandon King

Ahead of the release of her upcoming signature sneaker, Nike unveiled the logo for 2-time WNBA Champion, Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson.  The logo depicts a stylized A combined with a star, which has been a longtime visual attribute in the “A”!of the signature of the two-time league MVP. According to Nike, “the base shape of the logo incorporates strong bold lines, symbolizing the strength and support she brings to her team.”  The logo will also appear on branded apparel, which is set to release soon.  Images via Nike

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Check out the “Diffused Blue” Air Jordan 11 Low

Brandon King

The “Diffused Blue” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 11 Low that is set to release in the not too distant future. They sport a white ballistic mesh upper that is wrapped at the heel with white leather. This upper is overlaid with a diffused blue patent leather rand. Diffused blue also takes care of the inner , with Jumpman branding showing up on the “JUMPMAN JORDAN” tag that traverses the tongue and below the “23” on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole…

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The “Columbia”/”Legend Blue” Air Jordan XI in action

Brandon King

Images have emerged of the how the upcoming “Columbia”/“Legend Blue” Air Jordan XI look on feet. Although those of us who have been into sneakers for longer than 15 minutes know how these look when worn, such posts have become a thing so here we are, giving the people what they want.  Here are some images of them in action via fkz sneakers

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Correction: these are not Victor Wembanyama’s shoes

Brandon King

Recently images of a shoe surfaced that was reported to be the maiden signature shoe of rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama.  The sneaker depicted were largely met with disappointment, as it seemed an unworthy effort for his first sneaker. There is now good news at that orange show that was thought to be Wembanyama’s signature may not be.  BBB_CEO a sneaker news and unboxing account on Instagram cleared up the misconception by elucidating to the public that the sneaker was a children’s shoe called the ISOfly.  He posted a video showing…

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