Category: Sneakers

“What The” Nike Lebron 17: A Closer Look

Brandon King

The “What The” concept has become a near ubiquitous theme making appearances on silhouettes from Dunks to Air Jordans and over the past several silhouettes, originating from a 2012 sample of the 9, the Lebron signature line. The multi-colored aesthetic features attributes from several colorways including but not limited to the”More Than an Athlete”, “I Promise”, Monstars”, “Mr. Swackhammer”,and “Future Air”. A carpet-esque tongue and an insole that reads “James Family Reunion.” The release of the “What The” Lebron 17 is yet to be determined but it is expected to…

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“Easter Pack” Adidas Pro Model 2G now available

Brandon King

This trio of Pro Model comes in pastel hues tailor-made for the spring season- glow pink, purple tint and clear mint. Each pair features leather construction, mesh tongues and the iconic shell toe in a tonal aesthetic. The “Easter Pack” Adidas Pro Model 2G is available at adidas.com and each pair carries a sticker price of $100 USD. Adidas Pro Model 2G Clear Mint EH1952 $100 Adidas Pro Model 2G Glow Pink EH1952 $100 Adidas Pro Model 2G Purple Tint EG2484 $100

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The”Hare” Air Jordan 6 receives new release date

Brandon King

Another day, another Air Jordan has it released date pushed further into the future. Today’s contestant is the “ Hare” Air Jordan 6, whose release was moved from its scheduled April to July 4, as this was likely impacted by the COVID-19 situation. That date still could be subject to change. Air Jordan 6 Neutral Grey/White-True Red-Black CT8529-062 $190 July 4, 2020

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Making A Difference: Brooks to donate 10,000 pair of sneakers to Healthcare Workers

Brandon King

Brooks is doing its part to aid in the ongoing efforts to mitigate the threats posed by COVID-19. On April 2, the Seattle, Washington-based athletic footwear and apparel company provided 10,000 pairs of shoes to health-care worker from across the U.S. Health-care professionals who signed into Brooks’ website needed to enter their name, address, shoe size, and their employer’s name to receive a pair.             View this post on Instagram                     If you’re part of the…

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“Solar Orange” Air Jordan 5 slated to release Fall/Winter 2020

Brandon King

Dubbed “Solar Orange” , this is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 5 that is slated to release sometime during 2020’s fall/winter season. At this point no images have come to light, but what is known in that this Air Jordan 5 will utilize a varsity maize, solar orange and court purple color palette. This Air Jordan is scheduled to release at some point during the fall and winter of 2020, barring any delays, at nike.com and select retail venues. It will carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air…

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This Penny V is available

Brandon King

When we reported on a second version of the “Dolphins” Nike Air Penny 5, I thought that this was a one-off and surely there were not additional colorways of this model. The Air Penny 5, while not a steaming pile of leather and rubber, certainly does not have the prominence of some of the other models in the Air Penny line. However in a manner similar to Vince MacMahon in the WWE in which they tell their fans( the ones they still have left) , the orange people out in…

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An initial look at the “Orange Laser” Nike Dunk Low SB

Brandon King

This “Laser Orange” look for the Nike Dunk Low SB is one that will ,hopefully , make its retail debut this summer. At its upper, Laser Orange suede overlays the white leather base. Navy patent leather finds a home for the lateral and medial , with the same hue also present on the tongue labeling, rear tab and the inner. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and milky outsole. At this juncture, these are planned to be a May release at nike.com and select skate shops. Nike Dunk…

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This Jordan Westbrook One is on the way

Brandon King

This colorway is an upcoming look of the latest performance silhouette from Jordan Brand and Russell Westbrook and Jordan Brand, the Westbrook One Take. It sports an all-black upper that only broken up by a white lateral Jumpman and Westbrook branding located there and on the tongue. This upper sits atop a black midsole and a black outsole with a white Jumpman near the tip. The release of this Jordan Westbrook One Take is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. Jordan Westbrook One Take CJ0781-002

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“Question” Adidas Harden Vol. 4 is available now

Brandon King

This special-edition Adidas Harden Vol. 4 is inspired by the Reebok Question. It sports a mostly white upper with red accents, particularly at the toe, that is reminiscent of the Question. This upper sits atop a white Lightstrike midsole and a blue outsole meant to mimic that of the Question. The “Question” Adidas Harden vol. 4 is available at adidas.com and select retail venues with $130 USD sticker price. Adidas Harden Vol. 4 Cloud White/Red-Team Royal Blue FV5598 $130

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This Dame 6 is now available

Brandon King

The NBA season being on hiatus has not stopped adidas from dropping this brand new colorway of the Dame 6. The black mesh upper on the lateral side gives way to vibrant greens and orange on the medial side. A purple tongue with with a matching rear pull tab completes the look of the upper. The aesthetic is rounded out by a white midsole and outsole with volt traction section and purple Dame logo. This Dame 4 is available at adidas.com and select retail venues and will carry a sticker…

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