Category: Sneakers

Check out this Nike Zoom Flight Glove

Brandon King

Since its original 1998 release the Nike Zoom Flight Glove has been popular amongst sneaker enthusiasts. Even during the golden age of Nike Basketball it stood out as a fan favorite. Gary Payton’s signature shoe is returning in an aesthetic that is visually similar to the original white and black colorway with the exception of the lace shroud, which appears to constructed of a thin mesh that allows the monkey paw and other features of the normally obscure upper to be seen. The large black forefoot Swoosh and overlay, zipper…

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New Images of the Black and Metallic Gold Air Jordan 1 High Patent

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Scheduled to be part of Jordan Brand’s holiday 2020 roster, this Air Jordan shares a visual similarity with the black and gold Air Jordan 1 Mid from 2003. Like that model this Air Jordan 1 High features a black patent leather upper with gold lateral and medial side Swooshes. Metallic Gold also appears on the high collar and the lateral Wings logo. This upper sits atop a black midsole with metallic gold stitching and black outsole. The Black and Metallic Gold Air Jordan 1 is , for the time being,…

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Check out these new images of the clear tab Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

Over the past couple of years we have seen the return of original Air Jordan 3 colorways – ”White Cement”, ”Black Cement”, ”True Blue”- with Nike Air branding, with one colorway, the “Fire Red”, conspicuously absent. A few months back when news initially broke of an Air Jordan 3 with Fire Red in the color description, the hope was that at long last the original “Fire Red” 3 would be making a return. Alas, that would not be the case. What will be releasing is an Air Jordan 3 that…

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“Black Aurora” Nike Air Foamposite One coming in September

Brandon King

This new colorway of the Nike Foamposite One is coming this fall. Nicknamed “Black Aurora”, it sports a blue Foamposite upper that shifts to black from the the midfoot to the heel and sports a tear pattern. The pinstripe pattern on the inner bootie is a nod to those awesome Orlando Magic gamers from back in the day, Other details include a star on the front pull tab , a One Cent logo on the heel and an insole that pays tribute to the 1996 NBA All-Star game ,which was…

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No “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 11 in 2020

Brandon King

Earlier this week Boston Celtics forward caused quite a stir , and hope to those disappointed by this year’s holiday Air Jordan 11, when he posted a pair of Cool Grey 11’s on his social media. Immediately the speculation ( and optimism) swirled over a possible Cool Grey release ( even if the upper are mesh). Unfortunately the rumours have been given the Ol’ Yeller treatment, as Jordan Brand has announced that the Cool Grey 11 will, in fact, not be releasing this year. Let the 2021 speculations commence.

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“Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 5 coming in 2021

Brandon King

The “Hyper Royal” is an Air Jordan 5 that is part of the brand’s 2021 release lineup. At this early juncture there are no images of this future Air Jordan 5 but early predictions are that it could be visually similar to 2006’s “Stealth” Air Jordan 5. As it currently stands, the “Hyper Royal” Air Jordan 5 is planned for an early 2021 release and will carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 5 White/Stealth-Black-Hyper Royal DD0587-140 $190 Early 2021 Below is a possible visual representation of the “Hyper…

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“Gym Red” Air Jordan 14: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Gym Red” is one of a myriad of new colorways of the Air Jordan 14 that is , still, on the docket to see a retail debut in 2020. It sports a red upper with black suede overlaid at the toe. On the rear of the shoe is a black rubber overlay with a Jumpman and “23”. A Ferrari-inspired Jordan logo on the lateral ankle and ‘”JORDAN” on the tongue rounds out the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The “Gym Red”…

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Bodega x New Balance X-Racer coming in June

Brandon King

Boston-based sneaker shop Bodega and New Balance have joined forces on to birth this special-edition of the X-Racer. This all-terrain runner is constructed of a ballistic mesh upper with reinforced overlays. On the lateral side the “N”is made of tri-folded fabric and on medial side, a the branding is in hot pink. The aesthetic is completed by a speckled ABZORB midsole and a trail outsole. The Bodega x New Balance X-Racer is set to release June 25 at 10:00 AM EST at bdgastore.com. Mtaching apparel will also be available as…

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The “EYBL” Nike Kobe 5 Protro and KD 13: A first look

Brandon King

Unfortunately this year’s Elite Youth Basketball League was yet another sports casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic , but the players that would have participated will still get their exclusive apparel and sneakers, which include the Kobe 5 Protro and the KD 13. The Kobe 5 sports a the-dye type pattern across its upper. along with black at the toe and blue at the heel tongue and laces. Silver Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial side with an orange Kobe on the top of the tongue. This multi-hued upper sits atop…

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“Military Blue” Air Jordan 4 allegedly returning in 2021

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The “Military Blue” Air Jordan 4 could be making a return to retail in 2021. According to soledebrief, the “Military Blue” 4 is set to return with original Nike Air branding for the first time since its original 1989 release ( the 2006 and 2012 retros featured Jumpman branding). Updates on developments with this sneaker will be provided as information avails itself. View this post on Instagram 1989: Jordan 4 “Military” 👀🔥 | Who is copping 2021 ?! A post shared by SOLE DEBRIEF (@soledebrief) on Jun 15, 2020 at…

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