Category: Sneakers

An initial look at the “Taxi” Air Jordan 12 Low Golf

Brandon King

In the world of the sneaker enthusiasts, it is no secret that the “Taxi” Air Jordan 12 is a shoe that is near the top of list of pined for a retail return. Jordan Brand has been trolling fans of the classic colorway by releasing 2017 “ Chinese New Year, Jordan 12 , which bore more than a passing resemblance to Taxis. They would further insult their Taxi-starved fan base with this year’s “Royalty” , yet another 12 that is almost a dead ringer for the Taxis. This time Jordan…

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An in-hand look at the “Infrared” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

The “Infrared” Air Jordan IV was one of the myriad of sneakers that Jordan Brand unveiled as part of their 2022 release roster. As a contrast from those stock images from Jordan Brand, in-hand images of this upcoming Air Jordan 4 have emerged that allows fora much better look at the various suedes at the upper and how well they are complimented by black and infrared. The aesthetic is smartly rounded out with a black midsole and three colored rubber outsole. The “Infrared” Air Jordan IV is planned to release…

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“Year of the Tiger” Air Jordan XXXVI

Brandon King

The Air Jordan XXXVI is the latest silhouette to commemorate a Chinese New Year, With this trip around the sun being the “Year of the Tiger.” Initial images of the shoe has emerged and what is depicted is one that features a gradient , and possibly iridescent, upper that does from warm orange tones to cooler purples and bluish shades at the heel. Yellow-orange branding appears on the tongue and and lateral ankle with large pull tabs at the tongue and rear heel. Underneath said upper resides a black midsole and…

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An initial look at the “Honor the Gift”Jordan Who Not Zer0.5

Brandon King

After initially being seen on the feet of one Mr. Russell Westbrook, Jordan Brand has officially have unveiled the “Honor the Gift” Jordan Why Not Zer0.5. The Why Not Zer0.5 continues the precedent of being a clear evolution of its predecessors, a trend that bean with the transition from the Zer0.2 to the Zer0.3. While I am on board with a brand naturally evolving, the risk is run of sets of models running together, as there is little to visually distinguish from each subsequent silhouette. This is a path that…

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Royal Suede Ewing 33 HI available again

Brandon King

The 33 HI is one of the foundational silhouettes from Ewing Athletics and the blue suede iteration is one of the best-known and most well-received colouways. If you missed out on the last time the brand released these, you are in luck, as there was a restock of the classic look this week and there are still plentiful sizes available. Take a look at the images below and you can head to shop.ewingathletics.com to get your feet in a pair.

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“Orlando” Nike Air Max Penny I : Official Images

Brandon King

The upcoming year 2022 is already shaping up to be an interesting one in terms of sneaker release and the return of the “Orlando” Air Penny I is , or should be, amongst one of the most anticipated ones. Official images have finally emerged and what we see is a shoe that does a good job in being an accurate reproduction of its 1995 forbear. Check them out below via House of Heat.

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”Aunt Pearl” Nike KD 14 : Official Images

Brandon King

The commemoration of Kevin Durant’s cherished aunt who unfortunately succumbed to that pernicious disease known as cancer back in 2000 continues with the KD 14. As can be seen below, this latest footwear dedication sports a pink upper. A wing motif, representative of that of an angel, is found on the rear heel, along with “Aunt Pearl” is present on the front of one tongue and Kay Yow branding on the backs of both tongues. Below the aforementioned upper is a speckled midsole that fades from a more intense pink…

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Jordan Brand Fall 2022

Brandon King

Jordan Brand has been trowng a bit of lighter fluid on their ever-present hype train by letting cat out of bag in terms of their 2022 release plans. The fall release roster will introduce us to new colourways of the I, II, IV,V VI, VII and XI IE. Most notably will be the return of original branded “Fire Red” Air Jordan 3 and “Citrus” Air Jordan VII. For the majority of the sneakers listed below, there is only a general tineframe of a potential release. As always, more information on…

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Jordan Brand unveils planned Spring 2022 releases

Brandon King

From an information dissemination perspective, Jordan Brand has been generous lately, as they have revealed their copious release roster for the next several months. Several models ( the I, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, XII and XIII), with the crown jewel being the return of the “Playoff” Air Jordan 12. Outside of the XII, we don’t have potential release dates for these, nonetheless enjoy the images below and target which ones you plan on picking up.

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An initial look at 2022 “Playoff” Air Jordan XII

Brandon King

Though we are not out of 2021 yet, the “Playoff” Air Jordan 12 is already one of the most anticipated drops of 2022. Images of this classic , which made it last retail run, way back in 2021, have emerged and I must say they look pretty good. Looking at them takes me back to Black Cat, Pip and Co. kicking gluteus maximus in the “97 NBA Playoffs. The “Playoff” Air Jordan XII is anticipated to see potentially see a release in February during All-Star Weekend ( February 19). View…

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