Category: Sneakers

PE Corner: Caitlin Clark Unveils Kobe V Protro PE at WNBA All-Star Weekend

Brandon King

Though injury kept her from playing in this weekend’s WNBA All-Star game, from the ankle down the Indiana Fever made a statement with her footgame.  Clark unveiled an All-Star-inspired Kobe V Protro that features a navy base with fuse panels that start off yellow but transition to an intense orange at the eye row. Orange Swooshes adorn the sides with a Kobe logo perched atop the navy tongue.  Residing below the aforementioned upper resides a midsole that follows the same coloration pattern of the upper and a translucent rubber outsole. …

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“Mother’s Day” Air Jordan 11 Low coming in 2026

Brandon King

According to reporting from the incomparable zsneakerheadz, 2026 will see the debut of the “Mother’s Day” Air Jordan 11.  This commemorative Air Jordan 11 celebrates the woman we all love so much. At this early juncture, there are no available images but initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a metallic gold rand. Traversing the tongue is “JUMPMAN JORDAN” in gold, with a “23” and Jumpman on the rear heel along with a special heart-shaped hang tag that will read “My Heart.” Underneath…

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New images of the “Black Cat” Air Jordan 4 include special packaging 

Brandon King

The “Black Cat” Air Jordan 4 will make its return later this year to much fanfare. This monochromatic take on the classic silhouette features a blacked-out upper with only bit of visual variety being the Jumpman branding perched atop the tongue.  A black midsole and matching rubber outsole rounds the aesthetic. It is also of note that the 2025 iteration will differ from its progenitor in that it will feature “NIKE AIR” branding. As it currently stands, the “Black Cat” Air Jordan 4 is set to return November 28 in…

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Angel Reese debuts “Mebounds” Reebok Angel Reese 1 

Brandon King

At WNBA All-Star practice Angel Reese introduced the world to a new colorway of her debut signature sneaker, the Angel Reese 1 that capitalizes on what was meant to be a pejorative.  The “Mebounds” , which was a term coined in an attempt to knock Reese for her propensity to get rebounds off her own misses, sports a pink a light pink mesh foundational layer overlaid with bubble gum pink synthetic cage. An Angel Reese logo is perched atop the pink tongue, while underneath a pink midsole and Vector-branded pink…

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First Look: “Fire Red” Air Jordan V Set to Heat Up 2026

Brandon King

The ”Fire Red” Air Jordan V is but one of a plethora of of original colorways that are making their return in 2025.  Initial images of the upcoming iteration of the classic colorway and they sport a white leather upper equipped with clear netting on the sides and tongue. A fire red Jumpman is perched atop the black and non-reflective tongue, with a “23” appearing on the lateral heel in the same hue. Black “NIKE AIR” branding appears on the rear heel, with a Jumpman-branded e lock on each shoe.…

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PE Corner: Rob Dillingham’s Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo

Brandon King

This iteration of the popular Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo was made for Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham.  They sport a lightweight mesh and synthetic fireberry upper adorned on the sides with metallic gold Swooshes. The tongue features branding inspired by Dillingham’s “Rob With Da Shifts” alter nickname.  Underneath resides a ZoomX midsole that delivers light and responsive cushioning as well as a pink rubber outsole.  The Rob Dillingham x Nike GT Cut Turbo 3 is currently available at nike.com; it will carry a 210 USD sticker price.  Rob Dillingham…

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An initial look at the “Pine Green” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

Brandon King

The “Pine Green” Air Foamposite Pro, which debuted in 2011, is being primed for a 2025 return.  Initial images of the 2025 iteration have come to light and what is presented is a Foam Pro with a pine green Foamposite upper paired with black at the eye row, inner, collar and tongue. A large, jewelled black Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side, with embroidered version of the iconic logo at the lateral eye row and rear heel. Black also takes care of the two pull tabs with “FOAMPOSITE”…

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An intial look at the “Carbon Fiber” Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

The “Carbon Fiber” Air Foamposite One is a new look for the classic silhouette.  Initial images have emerged of the upcoming colorway and they sport a a Foamposite upper covered with a carbon fiber pattern, with black showing up at the eye row, tongue, and inner. A dark smoke grey Swoosh is seen on the lateral eye row, while One Cent logos are present via embroidered and jewelled presentations at the rear heel and tongue, respectively.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber support shank and blue tinted translucent rubber outsole.  As…

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An initial look at the “Pearl” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

Brandon King

The “Pearl” Foamposite Pro, seen on the feet of basketball greats such as Tim Duncan and Jesus Shuttlesworth will make its return this holiday season.  Initial images of the 2025 iteration of the returning classic have emerged and what we see is a Foam Pro that sports a white upper, unlike the cream upper that was utilised on the most recent prior release in 2010. Black shows up on the eye row, tongue, inner and pull tabs. A large, jewelled Swoosh is seen on the lateral side, while additional branding…

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“Cough Drop” Nike Air Foamposite One Returning Fall 2025

Brandon King

The very well-received “Cough Drop” colorway of the Air Foamposite One is on the way for a fall return.  Initial images of the beloved colorway and they sport a black foamposite upper paid with addiotnal black at the eyerow and collar. A One Cent logo is seen at the rear heel and of the jeweled variety at the tongue, with a Swoosh present on the lateral eyerow. Underneath the aforemationed upper resides a carbon support shank and a red rubber outsole, however unlike its 2010 predecessor, which features a translucent…

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