Category: Sneakers

White/Green New Balance 550 coming soon

Brandon King

This version of the well-received 550 silhouette sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with light grey suede at the toe. Underlaid at both the lateral and medial sides are green “N” logos. Green also shows up on the “550” branding on the forefoot, New Balance branding on the tongue and heel , as well as a few accent areas throughout the upper. Below the upper resides a white midsole and a green rubber outsole. This white and green New Balance 550 is scheduled to drop June 24 at newbalance.com…

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This Air Jordan 1 is inspired by MJ’s frat

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG is inspired by the fraternity he pledged , Omega Psi Phi, the first fraternal organization founded at an HBCU (Howard University) on November 17, 1911. At this early juncture there are no images available but what is known is that it will make use of a white, university gold and purple palette. These Air Jordan 1 High OGs are anticipated to release next spring at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 170 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 High OG…

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An initial look at the 2021 “Quai 54” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 5 joins the previously covered Air Jordan XXXV as part of the Quai 54 footwear collection. For the 5, this marks the second time the silhouette has been tapped to be part of the collection; it made its first appearance back in 2011. It sports a white leather upper accented with university red, including the Jumpman that resides on the reflective tongue. Like the 54 Air Jordan XXXV it too features the African designed and Parisian haute couture inspired geometric prints, with them being present on this…

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Check out these images of “University Gold” Off-White x Nike Air Force 1

Brandon King

Virgil Abloh’s Off-White’s various footwear collaborations have been one of the apples of the eyes of hypebeasts and resellers alike and this upcoming “University Gold” Off-White a Air Force 1 will likely be no different. It sports a university gold upper with metallic silver Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. Side branded tongues along with off-white text on the medial side and stitched over rear branding completes the upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a university gold midsole with more Off-White text and an rubber outsole of the same…

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“University Blue” Nike Dunk Low coming in late June

Brandon King

This Dunk Low is one of many that will see a release in 2021. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with university blue leather at the toe, eyerows and at the heel in two places. University blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with the same hue showing up on the tongue labelling along with “NIKE” in block embroidery on the rear heel. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and university blue rubber outsole. The “University Blue” Nike Dunk Low is scheduled to release…

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“Heart of a Lion” Lebron 18 Low coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming colourway of the LeBron 18 Low sports a black upper with white wrapping the heel. A white-bordered black Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side, with a small debossed version of the branding seen on the medial ankle. Lebron branding is found on the heel along with a signature on the tongue. Below the aforementioned upper is a black React midsole, heel Max Air bag and a two-color rubber outsole. The release of the “Heart of a Lion” is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select…

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“Playoff” Air Jordan 12 to return in 2022

Brandon King

Originally debuting in 1997 and making retro returns in 2004, and 2012 , the “Playoff” Air Jordan 12, the sneaker MJ won his fifth NBA title in , is apparently going to grace us with its presence in 2022. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, in commemoration of the sneaker’s 25th anniversary the “Playoff” 12 is planned to make its return next spring. At this juncture there are no images available of the upcoming version but it had better a close replication of the 1997 ( that means no skinny mudguards!)…

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“Kebab and Destroy” Color Skate x Nike Dunk High SB: Official Images

Brandon King

Nike SB has joined forces with Athens, Greece’s Color Skates on this Dunk High. Inspired by the popular Greek dish , the gyro kebab, this DUnk High sports a tan suede foundational layer, inspired by the pita. The elephant print that wraps the heel is inspired by the meat. Tomatoes are the inspiration for the red laces and branding , while the white at the toe box is meant to be reminiscent of tzatziki sauce. Color Skate branding is seen on the lateral heel and on the inner tongue with…

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“Game Royal” Nike Dunk High: Official Images

Brandon King

The year 2021 could be seen as the year of the Dunk, with colorways dropping in many colours and categories. One of the many, and I do mean many, that will see a retail run this year will be this “Game Royal” look. It sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid by game royal do the same material at the toe, eyerow, heel, inner, tongue branding, laces along with the medial Swooshes. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and game royal rubber outsole. The “Game Royal” Nike Dunk…

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More images of the black and red patent Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

If you have somehow managed to miss the plethora of versions of black and red Air Jordan 1s that Jordan brand incessantly pumps out, this holiday season you will another shot. This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High is a patent leather take on the classic black and red colorway, offering the same color blocking and aesthetic as the aforementioned iconic colorway. Nike Air branding and a Wings logo atop a white midsole and red rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. As it currently stands, the black and red patent Air Jordan…

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