Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has signed a multiyear signature shoe deal with Chinese brand Li-Ning, according to Nick DePaula of ESPN. DePaula adds that Butler will become the face of the brand, which also has a lifetime deal with Butler’s friend and former teammate, Dwyane Wade. Specific monetary terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
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An initial look at the atmos x Staple x New Balance X-Racer
Seeing as his relationship with the Swoosh might be a bit tenuous moving forward, that hasn’t stopped Jeff Staple from joining forces with atmos and New Balance on a special-edition of the the brand’s X-Racer. It makes use of a black, grey and red and it pays a clear homage to his classic “NYC Piegan” Dunk SB Low, as it sports this pigeon logo on the of heels; the other sports a blacked out silhouette that is representative of a crow. The atmosphere Staple x New Balance X-Racer is predicted…
Read More“Bordeaux” Air Jordan 1 HIgh OG coming next fall
As hard as it will be to conceptualise, there are more colourways of the Air Jordan 1 High OG coming in 2021. One of those upcoming is this “Bordeaux” colourway that is part of the brand’s fall 2021 release roster. As it currently stands there are no images available, but what can be substantiated is that it will make use of a bordeaux, white and metallic silver colour palette. Early speculation is that of a sneaker that will sport a white leather foundational layer overlaid with bordeaux and possibly silver…
Read MoreYellow Ninja x Adidas ZX 2K Boost on the way
If you are familiar with the streaming world, the name Tyler “Ninja” Blevins may be a familiar one. The popular streamer is continuing his relationship with Adidas with this upcoming ZX 2K Boost. It sports a yellow mesh upper overlaid in plastic of the same hue. Black shows on the Three Stripes on the lateral and medial sides, bordering the collar and laces. On the heel and tongue is found gold suede; furthermore the tongues sport Adidas trefoil branding on one and “TIME IN” on the other. Below this upper…
Read MoreJabari Parker to exercise 2020-21 player option with Kings
From Adam Wells of Bleacher Report: Jabari Parker will be back for a second season with the Sacramento Kings after exercising his player option for 2020-21, per Shams Charaniaof The Athletic and Stadium. The 25-year-old Parker will earn $6.5 million. The Atlanta Hawks signed Parker to a two-year deal worth $13 million in July 2019. He was expected to add depth to a promising young nucleus that hoped to compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. When the Hawks fell out of the playoff race early in the year, Parker wound up being traded to Sacramento…
Read MoreThis Air Force 1 Low is coming soon
This upcoming iteration of the classic Air Force 1 Low sports a white tumbled leather upper that sports black Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, with the same black showing up on the rear heel and tongue branding. Below this upper sits a white midsole and rubber outsole of the same colour. The release of this Air Force 1 Low is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $90 USD sticker price. Nike Air Force 1 Low White/Black CT2302-100 $90
Read More“Chambray Blue” Air Force 1 Low coming soon
This “Chambray Blue” is the latest look for the Nike Air Force 1 Crater Foam. ThisAir Force 1 sports a monochromatic chambray blue upper. The insoles, toe midsole and outsole are composed of Crater Foam and other sustainable materials. The release of this Nike Air Force 1 Crater Foam is imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $110 USD. Nike Air Force 1 Crater Foam CT1986-400 $110
Read MoreThis Black and Gold Air Max 2090 available across the pond
This Air Max 2090 features a black fussed synthetic upper with a glossy overlay on lateral side. Metallic gold shows up on the on lateral Swoosh and underneath the aforementioned overlay. Below this upper sits a black midsole that houses a heel Air Max unit and black outsole. This Air Max 2090 is already available overseas; a domestic release is expected to happen in the near future on nike.com. They will carry a $150 USD sticker price. Nike Air Max 2090 Black/Black-Metallic Gold DC4120-001 $150
Read MoreAn initial look at the “University Blue” Air Jordan 4
The “University Blue” Air Jordan 4 is an all-new colourway of the 4 that is planned to make its retail debut in 2021. It sports a university blu suede upper accented with specked tech grey accents on the plastic wings and at the black Jumpman-clad rear tab. On the tongue an old-school Nike Team Sports jock tag is paired with Jumpman and Flight logos. Below this paper sits a an upper where the aforementioned speckled pattern and color is repeated, along with white atop a black and tech grey outsole.…
Read MoreAn initial look at the “Stealth” Air Jordan 5
Originally released back in 2006, the “Stealth” Air Jordan 5 is primed to make its return in 2021. It sports a white leather upper with a reflective tongue. Clear netting on the sides along with hyper royal Jumpman on the tongue , rear heel, with the same colour appearing on the inner and lace locks. Below this upper sits a stealth midsole with black accenting and a hyper royal tipped translucent outsole. The “Stealth” Air Jordan 5, as it currently stands, is set to make it second retail run March…
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