Category: Sneakers

Check these initial images of the “Carmine” Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

Thirty years after its original 1991 release the “Carmine” Air Jordan 6 is set to make its latest , and likely its most anticipated return to retail because of two words: Nike Air. This incarnation of the “Carmines” will feature the original “NIKE AIR” branding for the first time since its 1991 debut. It is also supposed to be a dead ringer, which all retros should be, for its 1991 progenitor, meaning in addition to the aforementioned branding, it will sport the original collar height and shape. The “Carmine” Air…

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“Chalk White” Adidas Ultra 4D coming mid-December

Brandon King

Combining attributes of the Ultra Boost and the Futurecraft 4D, the Ultra 4D is the brand’s latest hybrid model. It sports a white Primeknit upper which borrows the patters utilised on the aforementioned Ultra Boost along with laces and cage of the same hue. White tongue labels and branding match that also seen on the white external heel. This upper sits atop a white 4D-printed midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Chalk White” Adidas Ultra 4D is scheduled to makes its retail debut December 14 at adidas.com and select retail…

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“Christmas” New Balance Kawhi coming in mid-December

Brandon King

This Christmas edition of the New Balance Kawhi is inspired by the Klaw’s favorite mythical creature, the Snow Wasset. The Wasset is known for stalking its prey and then ambushing them through ice and snow, It sports blue and white across its upper, giving the shoe a cold, wintry vibe. On the tongue is found the logo of claw-gripped basketball. This aforementioned upper sits atop a a white FuelCell midsole and a translucent rubber outsole. The “Christmas” New Balance Kawhi is scheduled to release December 11 at newbalance.com and select…

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An initial look at the “Taupe Haze” Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

Next year, 2021, will see the release of a new colourway of the Air Jordan 4. it sports a grey upper accented with black at the wings and undergirding the lateral and medial netting. It appears this upper sits atop a white and black midsole and a black rubber outsole. The “Taupe Haze” Air Jordan 4 is , for the time being, scheduled to make its retail debut February 21, 2021 and it will carry a $200 USD sticker price, Air Jordan 4 Taupe Haze/Oil Grey/Off-White/Infrared 23 DB0732-200 $200 February…

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Making a Difference: JJ and Kealia Watt donating sneakers to women’s shelter for each pair purchased from ‘His & Hers’ collection

Brandon King

JJ Watt’s recently released latest Reebok signature sneaker, the JJ IV, induces a “His & Hers” collection of couples training shoes. Watt shared the news of the women’s-specific JJ IV on his twitter; he also announced that for every pair sold the Watts will donate a pair to the Mission of Yahweh Women’s Shelter. The “IV Him and Her” pack is available at reebok.com where they both carry a $99.99 USD sticker price.

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eBay held a live authentication event this weekend in Los Angeles

Brandon King

To compete with the GOATs and the StockXs of the world. eBay recently launched their own authentication service for luxury watches and sneakers. This past weekend , the online sales platform had a live drive-thru authentication event in Los Angeles.  “eBay just launched authentication for luxury watches and sneakers and we’re here today to bring that service to life,” eBay Head of Communications Caitlin Allen A third party inspector was hired by ebay to do the authentications on-site. Allen provided a vague explanation of how the inspectors authenticate the items,…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Update – one of the internet idiots charged as adult

Brandon King

In two of the most recent instalments of Stupid Things , we have reported on the case of two New Jersey youths that robbed a seller of two pairs of Air Jordans and then took to social media wearing the shoes they stole. Though one of the sneaker stealing duo, Dwayne Quamir Johnson is 17, he was arraigned as an adult on two counts of robbery and one count each of aggravated assault, simple assault , theft, firearms not to be carried without a license and possession of a firearm…

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An up close look at the “Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro

Brandon King

The “Grinch” Kobe VI will see its anticipated return in early 2021 in Protro form. The 2021 Protro will sports the same aesthetic as it 2021 progenitor, meaning and green apple scaled upper with a volt tongue. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with crimson showing up on the Kobe logo on the tongue and Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Below the aforementioned upper is a green midsole with a volt section where the heel Zoom Air unit is housed and a green translucent rubber outsole.…

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Check out these latest images of the “Silver Toe” Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS

Brandon King

The “Silver Toe” Air Jordan 1 High OG is a women’s-specific colourway of the 1 that is slated to make its retail debut in the early part of 2021. The crinkled effect on the silver portion of the black and silver upper is inspired by the future of flight and space innovation. The “Silver Toe” Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS are set, for now, to be available at nike.com and select retail establishments beginning February 12, 2021. They will carry a $170 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 High…

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John Wall wants out of Washington, talks of Westbrook swap

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from Sam Quinn of cbssports.com: Russell Westbrook may want out of Houston, but his enormous contract has made finding a trade destination difficult. John Wall is in a similar situation. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, he too wants a trade, but money makes finding one difficult. Both are owed $132.6 million over the next three seasons. They are both poor shooters that appear past their prime from an age and health standpoint. Unsurprisingly, few teams appear interested in taking on that much money for either player, so according to Charania, the Wizards and Rockets are discussing one with…

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