Category: Sneakers

“Red Carpet” Lebron 7: Official Images

Brandon King

To mark the 10th anniversary of its initial release, Nike Basketball is re-releasing the Nike Lebron 7. This upcoming version is expected to stay true to the original, sporting a white, black, glass blue, and chilling red color palette. It will feature a white rand underlaid by a black woven side panel with a glass blue outline of a swoosh on the lateral and medial sides. On the lower heel is a “LJ23” logo with a larger version on the medial ankle, while a Lebron signature on the tongue. The…

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Sneak Peek at the 2020 version of the “DMP” Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

The “DMP” Air Jordan 6 was originally released back in 2006, along with the Air Jordan XI as part of the greatest pack Jordan Brand has ever produced- the Defining Moments Pack, which celebrated the start of both the Michael Jordan led Chicago Bulls three-pears in the in 1990’s. The 2020 version is staying true to the original 2006 version, featuring a black nubuck upper accented with metallic gold atop a black midsole and outsole of black and translucent outsole. The “DMP Air Jordan 6 will release January 25 at…

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Southern U Men’s Basketball picked to finish in SWAC preseason poll

Brandon King

From Southern University athletics: BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Southern Men’s Basketball team was selected to finish sixth in the 2019-20 Southwestern Athletic Conference Basketball Preseason poll conducted by the conference office and voted on by the league’s Head Coaches and Sports Information Directors. The announcement was made Monday, October 21st. Coach Sean Woods and his staff hit the road hard recruiting in the offseason and bringing in new Jaguars to fit his system. “My staff did a great job overhauling our program. The young men we were blessed to bring in or…

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“Fearless” Air Jordan 1 High OG dropping November 2

Brandon King

The “Fearless” Air Jordan 1, which commemorates the 10th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s Hall of Fame induction speech, combines UNC and Chicago aesthetics throughout its upper. Its patent leather upper is white and red up front and white, university blue and black from the midfoot and back. It features a jeweled Wings logo and “Nike Air” branding on the tongue. On the insole is a quote from MJ’s induction speech that reads, “Limits, like fear, are often just an illusion “. The word, “FEAR, is large ,bold and struck through.…

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Blue The Great x Air Jordan 1 Mid “Fearless”: Official Images

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 1 was put together in collaboration with L.A.-based artists Blue The Great and Jordan Brand. The colorful suede and corduroy upper is inspired by the artist’s love of primary colors and features his BTG signature on the lower heel. The aesthetic is completed by a sail midsole and black rubber outsole. The Blue The Great x Air Jordan 1 Mid “Fearless” is scheduled for a November 9 release at nike.com and select retail venues, The sticker price is set at $130 USD. Blue The Great x Air…

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Facets x Air Jordan 1 Mid “Fearless” : Official Images

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 1 was birthed as a result of a collaboration between Jordan Brand and Japanese clothing brand Facetasm. It sports a white leather base upper overlaid by light blue and navy leathers. Red shows up for the Jumpman and “AIR” branding on the tongue, with the same hue bordering the Wings logo. Facets branding appears on the ankle collars and on the orange rear pull tab. This upper sits atop a white midsole with a red Jumpman appearing at the rear of the midsole, completing the aesthetic. The…

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“Orion’s Belt” Nike Kyrie 5 officially revealed

Brandon King

After collaborating with Nike on the “Green Lobster” Kyrie 4 and the “Ihket” Kyrie 5 in 2018, Concepts is following up with this latest Kyrie 5. The colorway references the belief that the constellation Orion’s Belt is in perfect alignment with all three of the Great Pyramids in ancient Kemet (Egypt). The various blues and the heel counter represent a water line, and a reference to the belief by some that the structures were submerged at one point in time. The “Orion’s Belt” Kyrie 5 will release October 26 at…

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You can get six exclusive OMN1S at the New Balance x Shoe Palace “Kawhi’s Fun House Pop-Up Shop

Brandon King

To celebrate the global launch of New Balance’s return basketball shoe, the OMN1S, the brand as collaborated with Shoe Palace to give rise to Kawhi’s Fun House, an exclusive New Balance pop-up shop. In addition to allowing customers to purchase exclusive New Balance footwear and apparel, it will also allow consumers to, according to the brand, “experience Kawhi’s ‘Fun Guy’ persona firsthand.” Six PE colorways of the OMN1S will drop in limited colorways over the course of three days- “Best Kept Secret”, “Trust Leonard”, “Black Ice”, “Do Not Disturb”, “Distinct…

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Nike unveils Opening-Week signature sneakers

Brandon King

Nike, is never one to let any occasion pass without attaching a sneaker to it. The approaching opening night of the NBA season is no exception and Nike has sneakers from four of their signature athletes’ line – the Kyrie 5, KD 12, PG 3, and Zoom Freak 1- that will be seen on the court and will release on SNKRS during NBA opening week. Kyrie 5 Pineapple House This Kyrie 5 is inspired by the most well-known building in Bikini Bottom ,outside of the Krusty Krab. It sports the…

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The “Clearwater “ Mizuno Wave Rider is now available

Brandon King

Mizuno’s Wave Rider returns in this latest package. It features Blue Depths, Clearwater and White hues spread across its leather and suede upper . The white midsole contains the wave cushioning while a Blue Depth and Clearwater rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. This Wave Rider can be found at retailers such as Chmielna20.

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