Category: Sneakers

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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“Oxidized Green” Air Jordan XIV now available

Brandon King

Last seen in 2016, the “Oxidized Green” Air Jordan XIV makes its return, albeit this time in form to take to links.  Unlike its original iteration the Oxidized Green golf shoe sports ribbing and perforations on the side panels. One of what should be 7 Jumpmen appears on the toe, with others that should be located on the rear heel, aglets, lateral ankle, insole and outsole. Additionally, “JORDAN” appears on the front side of the tongue and “XIV” on the back, with “23” seen on the rear heel.  A black…

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“Smoke Grey Suede” Nike Air Force 1 Low coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

This rendition of the classic silhouette features a smoke-grey suede. The Swooshes that adorn the sides are undergirded with black, with black also showing up at the branding on the tongue and rear heel. An AF1 dubrae and a smoke grey interior round out the upper.  Below the aforementioned upper resides a black AF-1 branded midsole and matching rubber outsole.  The “Smoke Grey Suede” Air Force 1 Low is slated to debut in the spring of 2025 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 125 USD sticker price.  Nike…

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”Sail/University Red” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming Holiday 2025

Brandon King

As 2025 is the 40th anniversary of the bedrock model of the venerated Air Jordan line, the, Air Jordan 1 , it stands to reason that the silhouette would make an appearance during the brand’s holiday release roster. At this juncture there are no available images, but initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a sail leather upper overlaid with university red at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle and wrapping the heel. A metallic Wings logo may be seen on the lateral ankle , with university red Swooshes…

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“White/Photo Blue” Nike Air Pegasus coming this spring

Brandon King

Fans of the Air Pegasus 2K5 can rejoice as Nike is bringing back the popular runner this spring.  It sports a white mesh upper with black overlays and an outer layer of white leather for additional support. Jeweled photo blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with the same branding appearing in an embroidered form on the rear heel and the toe box. Perched atop the tongue is Air Pegasus branding, completing the upper’s identifying markings.  Underneath the upper resides a white and blue midsole that houses Nike Air…

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“Coconut Milk/Black” Nike Dunk Low coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

This upcoming rendition of the iconic Nike Dunk Low sports a black leather foundational layer overlaid with coconut milk suede at the toe eye rows flanking the ankles and wrapping the heel. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with coconut milk suede Swooshes, with coconut milk branding perched atop the black tongue. Additional “NIKE” branding is embroidered on the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a coconut milk midsole and rubber outsole.  The “Coconut Milk” Nike Dink Low is planned to debut in the spring of 2025 at nike.com and…

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