Category: Sneakers

Pelicans break off Alvin Gentry

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from nba.com : NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans fired coach Alvin Gentry on Saturday after the club missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons. The Pelicans went 30-42 this season, finishing with just two victories in their final eight games despite the presence of top overall draft choice Zion Williamson and first-time All-Star Brandon Ingram in the lineup. Gentry was hired by former Pelicans general manager Dell Demps after the club fired Monte Williams following the 2014-15 season, when Anthony Davis was the face of the…

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Nike unveils Mamba Week footwear

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From nikeinc.com: Kobe Bryant’s remarkable impact on the game of basketball also applied to footwear design. Throughout his career, Kobe pushed Nike Basketball to explore the competitive advantages gained through low-profile, highly-responsive design. It was an aspirational challenge as much as it was a technical one. “Every game, I write on my shoes, ‘Be Legendary,’ which is what Kobe signed on my shoes back in 2016,” says Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. “He’s had an impact on my life that no one’s ever had, and probably no one ever will…

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Up close images of the Fragment x Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

The shoe was steeped in rumour after being seen on the feet of Fragment founder Hiroshi Fujiwara earlier this year and within the past few months information has come to light these will come to retail. It sports a white upper with a combination grain and perforated leathers. The overlays at the bottom of the upper are all black to form a rand that encompasses the foot.On the tongue is a white Jumpman logo with “fragment” on the rear; Fragment logos are seen on the lower lateral heel and on…

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The Death Row Records x Ewing Death Rogue is now available

Brandon King

The Ewing Rogue is another of the brand’s 1990’s silhouettes and this version combines the classic silhouette with an iconic music brand from the 90’s. It features a black nubuck upper with straps criss-crossing foot. On the aforementioned straps “DEATHROW” branding is found, with the famous logo of ,at times infamous , record company found on the tongue. On the heel there is “33” and additional DeathRow branding. This upper sits atop a black midsole with red speckling and a red translucent rubber outsole. The Death Row Records x Ewing…

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This Air Jordan 13 is coming in 2021

Brandon King

Next year will see the retail debut of a new colourway of the Air Jordan 13. At this juncture there are no images available but it has already been monikered “Red Flint” and makes use of a gym red, flint grey, black and white color palette. Early speculation is that it will share a similar aesthetic to the classic “Flint” colourway, but with gym red standing in for the blues. The so called “Red Flint” Air Jordan 13 Air Jordan 13 is planned for a spring 2021 release at nike.com…

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“Blood, Sweat and Tears” J.Cole x Puma RS-Dreamer coming this month

Brandon King

J.Cole’s Puma Basketball shoe, the RS-Dreamer, is planned to release in limited-edition colorways this August. Nicknamed “Blood, Sweat and Tears” inspired by the hard work and tenacity that one must possess in order to bring one’s dreams to fruition. It sports a red upper built of combination of mesh and suede with white piping on the later side, grey branding on the tongue pull tab and a “DREAMER” logo on the heel. The aforementioned upper sits atop a red midsole and a grey rubber outsole. The “Blood, Sweat and Tears”…

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“Laser Blue” Air Max Plus 3 on the way

Brandon King

This version of the returning Air Max Plus III sports a fading blue mesh upper overlaid with white leather. Small black Swooshes are present on the lateral and medial sides with laser blue accents wrapping the heels. On the tongues the Tuned Air logo is found, while “TUNED AIR” is found on the heels. Below this upper sits a white midsole that houses the heel tuned air unit and a forefoot Air unit and more “TUNED AIR” branding along with a black rubber outsole. These are already available across the…

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Swoosh portions are all over this Nike Air Force 1 Low

Brandon King

This Air Force 1 sports a pale yellow upper that features a combination of smooth and tumbled leathers with portions of Swooshes located throughout. The branding on the tongue, rear, and laces all show up in the same place yellow hue. The aforementioned upper sits atop a pale yellow midsole and outsole , completing this monochromatic aesthetic. The release of this Air Force 1 Low is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Air Force 1 Low CK7214-700

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Damian Lillard’s career high propels Trail Blazers past Mavericks 134-131

Brandon King

The Portland Trail Blazers continue their fight for the post season as they got a critical 134-131 victory over the Dallas Mavericks Monday night.  The driving force behind this push is Damian Lillard. Dame who was in a bit of a row with Paul George and Patrick Beverley ( and a side of Skip Byaless) after uncharacteristically coming up short in the waning moments by missing a pair of go-ahead free throws and a game-tying three-pointer against the Clippers, has scored 112 points in the subsequent two contest, including tying…

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Navy and Gold Nike Air Zoom BB NXT is soon to come

Brandon King

This navy and gold look of the Nike Air Zoom BB NXT is one of the plethora of colorways that will make its retail debut over the remainder of 2020. The version we are covering features a navy mesh upper complimented with metallic gold that sits atop a black React midsole that also houses a Zoom Air bag and a navy rubber outsole. The release of this NIke Air Zoom BB NXT is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues and will carry a $180 USD sticker price. Nike Air…

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