Category: Sneakers

”Melo” Air Jordan 12 returning Summer 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz According to zsneakerheadz, the “Melo” Air Jordan 12 is in the works for a return in 2025.  Initially released in 2004, it derives its aesthetic from Carmelo Anthony, who then played for the Denver Nuggets. For some inextricable reason that continues to defy logic even two decades later, they were a women’s exclusive release. Thankfully Jordan Brand rectified this misstep with a men’s release on 15 May 2004.  They saw a release in 2016 but once again, lunacy unnecessarily entered the equation, with Jordan Brand pulling…

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Donald Trump’s sneaker company files lawsuit over counterfeit goods

Brandon King

The sneaker line of former President Donald Trump, 45 Footwear LLC, took legal action against a host of individuals and businesses accused of selling knock-off versions of their products. According NBC News, the suit, filed in federal court in Arizona, alleges trademarks and copyright claims. The defendants have not been named, however the plaintiffs indicated they will be revealed in upcoming sealed document. However the lawsuit does state the defendants consisted of individuals, unincorporated business associations and business entities largely located outside the United States operating through domestically hosted wesbites.…

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”Vapor Green” Air Max 1 ‘87 now available

Brandon King

Thisviteration of the timeless Air Max 1 features a mesh foundational layer overlaid suede at the mid foot and heel, as well as a vapor green rand. Vapor green also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongu, insole and rear foot branding as well as the top eyelets. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a barely volt midsole that is the home to Air Max cushioning in the heel to a tri-color rubber outsole. This striking Air Max 1 is currently available at Nike.com; they…

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An initial look at the “Aunt Pearl” Nike KD IV

Brandon King

The “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is an homage to KD’s beloved Aunt Pearl, who succumbed to lung cancer when Durant was just 11. Originally released in 2012, the “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is set to makes its return in the upcoming holiday season. It sports a pink fused upper with a mesh layer on the sides to aid in ventilation and breathability. A pearl graphic Adonis the overlay that wraps the heel, that also is home to Nike and KD branding ; the same pattern appears at the top of…

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An initial look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

Brandon King

The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway that is one of a few new colorways of the IX Elite that will see release in 2024 and into 2025.  It sports an a cream knit upper overlaid with a white synthetic material with an all-over pattern of Kobe logos. White Swooshes adorn the sides, which rounds out this dual chromatic upper.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber equipped white midsole and a white rubber outsole.  Honoring Kobe’s birthday, these beauties are planned to begin their maiden retail voyage August…

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”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV coming back November 2

Brandon King

The “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is making its triumphant return this holiday season.  The Ferrari-inspired model sports a white leather upper overlaid with black suede at the toe. Other Ferrari-styled visual elements include the presentation of the Jumpman logo, the air intake vents on the midsole, the shape and design of the midsole, and the high-performance tire look of the heel  The last model, not this colorway, that Michael Jordan wore as a Chicago Bull will make its return on November 2. They will be available in Men’s and…

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An initial look at the “Black” Nike Air Flightposite

Brandon King

With its Foamposite upper and its futuristic aesthetic, when it debuted back in 1999 there was nothing like the Air Flightposite on the market. Though a bit heavier than the typically largely leather-constructed sneaker populace at that time, once broken in and conformed to the wearer’s foot through the heat of wear, they offered a nearly unrivaled fit and feel.   The Air Flightposite makes its long-anticipated retail return into of its original colorways – “Metallic Gold” in the upcoming holiday season and picture below, “Black” in 2025.  An initial image,…

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WNBA All-Star 2024 jerseys revealed

Brandon King

The WNBA All-Star game is set to take place in Phoenix and front of the mid-season showcase, Jordan Brand unveiled the jerseys for the 2024 game.  This year’s iteration will reprise a theme last seen ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 in which the All-Stars on the U.S. Women’s National Team will face off against the remaining WNBA All-Stars. In this 2021 Team WNBA defeated Team USA 93-85 and Arike Ogunbowale taking MVP honors.  In the three-point competition, Sabrina Ionescu performed for the ages, recording 37 points en route…

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PE Corner: A’ja Wilson wears Static-inspired LeBron XXI

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI seems to be the favorite of the Las Vegas Aces toward A’ja Wilson, as already this season she has taken to the court in several player-exclusive iterations of the XXI.  This latest PE for the WNBA’s best player is inspired by Static Shock, the mainstream, watered-down, homogenized version of the original Milestone Comic character, Static.  It sports a vibrant blue upper, inspired by the jacket the character wears, adorned on the lateral side with an electricity bolt bordered white Swoosh on the lateral side and pink outlined…

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”Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Air Max 95 coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming color of the classic Air Max 95 sports a combination mesh , suede and leather upper with reflective detailing. Safety orange makes apprearences on the lace loops, lateral Swooshes, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel and most of the “airmax” branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that is home to Air Max units in the forefoot and the heel as well as a black and orange rubber outsole. The “Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Nike Air Max 95 is coming this fall at Nike.com and select…

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