Category: Sneakers

Bleacher Report proves my point

Brandon King

In my piece, NBA Players talk but are they saying what really needs to be said?, one of the points I stressed was the use of the proper words and terms. Negligence in this area does not identify the goal but will also leaves the door open for other groups or entities to come in redefine the terms for their benefit and hijack the energy to achieve their ends. This is why I stressed using the term “anti-black racism” rather than nebulous phrases such as “racial inequality” or “systemic injustice”…

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New images of the “Fire Red” actually looks like fire red

Brandon King

Earlier this week Nike released images of the upcoming Nike Air branded “Fire Red” Air Jordan 4. Plenty of people correctly pointed out that the sneakers depicted were “Fire Red” in name only as the red on the initial official released images looked infrared. Nike has released a subsequent set of images that through lighting or photographic manipulation, presents a sneaker that more closely resembles what we would expect from an Air Jordan 4 carrying the “Fire Red” mantle. Air Jordan 1 White/Fire Red-Black-Tech Grey DC7770-160 $200 November 27, 2020

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More new images of the “Anniversary” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

This year, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the original release of one of the most iconic sneakers of all-time, the Air Jordan 11.To commemorate this, Jordan Brand will release “anniversary” version of the 11 this holiday season. I wont get into my personal opinion on the aesthetic but I will say the anticipation of this release pales in comparison to that of recent years. Another set of images of this upcoming Air Jordan have surfaced, depicting more close-up images of the shoe. The ‘Anniversary” Air Jordan 11 is scheduled…

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An initial look at the “Eremiel” Yeezy 700 V3

Brandon King

The “Eremiel” is a new colour of the Adidas Yeezy 700 V3 that will make its retail debut during the upcoming holiday season. It sports a black mesh upper with tan stripes interwoven on the sides also overlaid by its signature cage. This upper sits an EVA and not a Boost midsole. The “Eremiel” Adidas Yeezy 700 v3 is scheduled to release December 21 at adidas.com/Yeezy and select retail establishments; they will carry a $200 USD sticker price. Adidas Yeezy 700 V3 Eremiel/Eremiel-Eremiel $200 December 21, 2020

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This Air Max 97 is coming for Halloween

Brandon King

This Halloween-themed Nike Air Max 97 sports a black mesh, reflective upper overlaid with slime green and over that, purple suede. A dripping slime motif is seen dripping down on the Swooshes on the lateral and medial side and on the lateral ankle. Below this upper sits a black midsole, a full length Air Max unit and glow-in-the-dark outsole. This Air Max 97 is expected to released sometime before Halloween at nike.com and select retail establishments.

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An initial look at the “Duck” Concepts x Nike Dunk SB High

Brandon King

Concepts and Nike SB continue their ongoing relationship with this upcoming Dunk High SB. It features a combination upper with a bird printed sock liner and a Concepts “C” behind the tongue atop a creme-coloured midsole and pink outsole. The duck theme could be inspired by the official children’s book of Massachusetts, Robert McCloskey’s “Make Way for Ducklings”. The “Duck” Concepts x Nike Dunk High SB is anticipated to make its retail debut in the coming months at CNCPTS stores and online.

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“Stone Blue” Nike Air VaporMax 2020: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming offering of the Nike Air VaporMax sports a Flyknit upper with multi-colored threads woven in that are composed of recycled yarns. It also features FlyEase lacing , interwoven lateral Swooshes and a multi-colored marbled external heel counter. This upper sits atop a full-length VaporMax unit with rubber at key impact points. The “Stone Blue” Nike Air VaporMax 2020 is set to release October 1 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $220 USD sticker price. Nike Air VaporMax 2020 Stone Blue/Deep Royal Blue-Glacier Blue CT1823-400…

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“Center of Gravity” Air Jordan XXXV: Official Images

Brandon King

Jordan Brand has released official images of the Air Jordan XXXV in the “Center of Gravity” colourway. Following the trend of previous Air Jordan models, the Air Jordan XXXV takes some cues from the Air Jordan 5 in its aesthetic, such as the tongue , shape of the collar and the “23” on the lower lateral heel. The “Center of Gravity” colourway will release in China September 27 at jordan.com and select retail establishments. A global release will occur October 17. Air Jordan XXXV DC1492-001 $180 September 27, 2020 (…

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“Why Not” Jordan x Converse Pack: Official images

Brandon King

The “Why Not” Jordan x Converse Pack puts together two of , for now, Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook’s favourite silhouettes- the Air Jordan 16 and Converse Chuck 70 in aesthetics inspired by chain nets on outdoor courts and Brodie’s gritty play style. Images were shared on this pack in the recent weeks but Jordan Brand has officially released pictures of this upcoming pack. For those of you needing your dose of release day frustration, this pack is set to release October 2 at nike.com and select retail establishments.

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“PSG” Air Jordan 4: Official images

Brandon King

Wednesday Jordan Brand unveiled official images of one of their latest collaborations with Paris Saint-German, the “PSG” Air Jordan 4. It sports a while leather upper accented with black and bordeaux throughout with a forefoot “PANAME” tag and PSG branded rear tabs. The aesthetic is completed by a white and bordeaux and white midsole and white tipped black and bordeaux rubber outsole. Air Jordan 4 White/Neutral Grey-Black-Bordeaux CZ5624-100 $225 October 10, 2020 Official images of the “PSG” Air Jordan 4 were release Wednesday and can be seen below.

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