Category: Sneakers

An initial image of the “UNC” Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

Though its release is still several months away, since the initial mock-ups came to light, the “UNC” Air Jordan 6 is already an anticipated release for 2022. As the moniker implies this Air Jordan 6 is inspired by jordan’s Alan mater, the University of North Carolina. An initial image aha emerged and it remarkably close the aforemtioned mock up. What we see is is a sneaker that sports a whte leather upper underlaid by university blue nubuck. It appears to sport a multi-colored tongue and on the rear is what…

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“Chocolate Milk” Social Status X Nike Dunk Mid coming September 17

Brandon King

Nike and Social Status have joined forces on this upcoming Dunk Mid. Inspired by the milk cartons that accompany free lunches, one pair makes use of a light soft pink/coconut-pink glaze and the other a canvas/mid soft pink-burnt brown, each colour palette representative of chocolate and strawberry flavors, respectively, of the dairy beverage. This theme is also carried over to two pairs of Dunk Lows that feature leather and velour builds that sport semi-translucent lateral and medial Swooshes, and Social Status and Nike branding on the tongues. On the medial…

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Check out these additional images of the Black and Red patent Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The much beloved black and red Air Jordan 1 High OG will make its return this holiday season, but this time clad completely in patent leather. With the exception of the nike Air branded nylon mesh tongue the upper of the shoe, which stays true to the colour blocking of that original colourway, is outfitted in black and red patent leather. In keeping in line with its non-patent progenitor on which it is based, the aesthetic is rounded out with a white midsole and a varsity red upper. The patent…

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Take a look at the “Jade Horizon” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 5 sports a jade horizon leather upper with a vintage oxidized aesthetic present on the eyelets and lace toggles. Desert sand shows up on the sockliner along with a reflective tongue and clear netting on the sides round out the upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a black midsole with desert sand “teeth” and aged-looking translucent outsole. The “Desert Sand” Air Jordan 5 is scheduled, for now, to make its retail debut December 4 at nike.com and select retail venues. Air Jordan 5 Jade Horizon/Desert Sand/Anthracite/Pink…

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“Bordeaux” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming in November

Brandon King

The fall 2021 will see the retail debut of the “Bordeaux”, a new colourway of the Air Jordan High OG. This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with bordeaux leather at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Metallic silver Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with bordeaux laces and a jewelled wings logo rounding out the look of the upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a bordeaux leather outsole. The “Bordeaux” Air Jordan 1 high o6 is…

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Black and Red Air Jordan 11 Low IE: Official Images

Brandon King

In celebration of it’s 25th anniversary – Jordan Brand is actually doing something right and re-releasing the black /red Air Jordan 11 Low IE. In an aesthetic that is meant to be a more faithful reproduction of its 1996 progenitor, it features a black full-grain leather upper with mesh throughout for ventilation and overlaid with suede.true red makes appearances on the Jumpman branding on the tongue and insole as well as the inner. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a translucent rubber outsole with true red traction…

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The White and Dream Blue Ewing Rogue OG available for preorder

Brandon King

This classic silhouette from the Ewing Athletics brand sports a white leather upper with a forefoot cross strap system and overlaid by dream blue at the lateral and medial midfoot. Black wraps the portions of the rear, leading to the dream blue top plastic eyelets, with dream blue also showing up at the inner. Ewing Branding appears on the tongue , along with Ewing’s signature on the straps , “ROGUE” appearing on the rear part of the strap and the heels features “33” and “EWING”. The white speckled EVA midsole…

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Some Air Jordan release dates are changing

Brandon King

For the past couple of years Air Jordan release dates have been shuffled around like playing cards. Dates have moved around with unprecedented fluidity and that seems to be the case with a few upcoming retro models. From the incomparable zsneakerheadz “Pine Green” Air Jordan 3 The “Pine Green” Air Jordan 3 has had its date moved up to October 30. “Winterized” Air Jordan 14 SE This cold-weather version of the iconic Air Jordan 14 will now make its retail debut October 16. “Royalty” Air Jordan 12 What should have…

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“Glow Green” Adidas Yeezy Slides: Official Images

Brandon King

Adidas is adding to its Yeezy slide roster with this all-new “Glow Green” colourway. In addition to its tonal aesthetic of this slide, it contains an injected EVA foam to provide step in comfort, with the grooves on the outsole rounding out the look. The “Green Glow” is scheduled to make its debut September 6 at adidas.com/Yeezy and select retail locations; they will carry USD sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Slide GX6138 $60 September 6,2021

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Fake Jordans and Nikes amongst thousands of counterfeit items seized at Port of Long Beach

Brandon King

Last month, over 39,000 counterfeit items-which included fake Air Jordans , Nikes, Yeezys and Chanel purses – were seized from shipments at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport. On August 26, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that the items came from two separate seizures-from shipments on July 19 and July 30. In addition to counterfeit sneakers, knock offs of these brands-Gucci, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Yeezy, Versace, Fendi, Balenciaga, Burberry, Chrome Hearts and Nike- were also found by CBS officers and Homeland security investigations agents.…

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