Category: Sneakers

Could this be a first look at the Air Jordan XXXVI?

Brandon King

This may come as a shock to many of you , but the Air Jordan line did not end with the XIV. As a matter of there have been a number of more than solid silhouettes that have been produced in the post-XIV era. There has been very little news about it, we know the next installment in this venerable line is forthcoming. An image of what is speculated to be the XXXVI. The image quality is not optimal ( how that happens in 2021 is the real question) but…

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Nike working with US customs to stamp out fake sneakers

Brandon King

From Aleena Mayo of Business Insider: Nike is teaming up with US Customs and Border Protection to prevent fakes from entering the country. Nike is donating proprietary technology which will be able to identify counterfeit sneakers.  CBP says it seized more than $1.3 billion worth of goods, had they been real merchandise, last year. Nike will work with US Customers and Border Protection to crack down on counterfeit goods entering the United States, the agency said Thursday.  CBP said it seized 26,503 shipments containing counterfeit goods in fiscal year 2020 that “would…

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“Home” KD 14 coming soon

Brandon King

The “Home” is the latest colourway of the KD 14 to come to light. It sports a white layered upper with a translucent midfoot strap. Black shows up on the branding on said strap, the medial forefoot and the KD logo on the tongue. Below this upper resides a white midsole and a white and silver marbled rubber outsole. The release of the “Home” KD 14 is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a $150 USD sticker price. Nike KD 14 White/Black CW3935-100…

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“Lightning” Air Jordan 4 is returning in late August

Brandon King

Originally released in 2006, a time where people who actually wanted shoes could obtain them, the “Lightning” Air Jordan 4 is making its return to retail. The 2021 looks to recreate its 2006 progenitor, sporting a tour yellow nubuck upper complimented with dark grey. White Jordan Flight branding shows up on the tongue, while a grey Jumpman has its home on the heel. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and a grey and white rubber outsole. The “Lightning” Air Jordan 4 is scheduled, for the moment, to release…

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White and Orange Air Jordan 1 Mid

Brandon King

This white and orange Air Jordan 1 Mid is the latest addition to the voluminous catalogue of the silhouette. It sports white leather foundational layer overlaid with orange leather at the toe, eyerows, wrapping the heel and ankle. Swooshes with orange stitching adorn both the lateral and medial sides, while black shows up on the tongue branding and Wings logo to round out the upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and orange rubber outsole. The release of this Air Jordan 1 expected to be soon on the…

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“Taupe Light” Adidas Yeezy 500: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Taupe Light” is one of the colourways of the Adidas Yeezy 500 that will hit retail during June. It features a tonal taupe upper constructed in a combination of mesh suede upper. Below said upper resides an adiPrene-housed midsole and rubber outsole of the same taupe hue. The “Taupe Light” Adidas Yeezy 500 is scheduled to release June 19 at adidas.com/Yeezy and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at 200 USD. Adidas Yeezy 500 Taupe Light/Taupe Light-Taupe Light $200 June 19, 2021

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Black and White Nike PG 5 is coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming PG5 sports a black and white upper with a grey-bordered Swoosh on the lateral heel. White Nike branding on the lateral forefoot coincides with the stitching on the mid panel. Volt PG logos on the tongue and on the bottom of the lacing system completes the look of the upper while also providing a splash of colour. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black and white speckled midsole and white rubber outsole. The release of this PG 5 is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail…

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“Michigan” Nike Dunk Low coming in June

Brandon King

This Nike Dunk Low sports a varsity maize foundational layer overlaid by midnight navy leather at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel. Midnight navy also shows up on the lateral and medial Swooshes, tongue branding and laces. The look of the upper is competed with a varsity maize tongue and block “NIKE” on the heel. Below this upper resides a white midsole and midnight navy rubber outsole. The ”Michigan” Nike Dunk Low is scheduled to release June 3 at nike.com and select retail establishments and will carry a 100…

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“Cloud Pink” New Balance Kawhi coming this weekend

Brandon King

This New Balance Kawhi sports a pink upper overlaid by a small pastel blue suede toe cap and a light turquoise external heel counter. A muted yellow shows up on at the collar, with black showing up on the inner and on the tongue, which displays “KAWHI” in block lettering. Below this upper resides a pastel blue FUELCELL foam midsole and a translucent pink rubber outsole. The “Cloud Pink” New Balance Kawhi us set to make its retail debit May 22 at newbalance.com and select retail establishments. They will carry…

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An initial look at the “Higher Learning” Mimi Plange x Nike Lebron 18 Low

Brandon King

This Lebron 18 is brought to the world via a collaboration between fashion designer Mimi Plange. Inspired by the varsity jacket, this Lebron 18 sports a white upper overlaid with yellow wrapping the heel. The striped bars that cross the upper, Chenelle lateral Swooshes , decals on the medial sides and the lion logo on the heel are all homages to the varsity jacket. The “Higher Learning” Mimi Plange x Nike Lebron 18 are , for some reason , releasing on Nike KR may 23. At this juncture there is…

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