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“Game Royal” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming Spring 2020

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 Brandon King

There are three things you can count on in this world- taxes, death and Jordan Brand inundating us with Air Jordan 1 colorways. The latter will continue in 2020 with this upcoming colorway of the Air Jordan 1. It makes use of a black, white, and game royal color palette. At this juncture, there are no images of the sneaker but initial speculation is that the shoe will have similar color blocking to that of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1. The image below is a mock-up of what the…

Jordan Brand expands its WNBA roster

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 Brandon King

Jordan Brand added Asia Durr and Kia Nurse-both of the WNBA’s New York Liberty- to their roster. Durr was taken number 2 overall in this year’s draft and Nurse was taken number 10 in last year’s draft. They are the first WNBA players brought on to the brand since Maya Moore in 2011.

“Olympic” Nike Shox BB4 releasing soon

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 Brandon King

After long last, too long actually, the] “Olympic” colorway of the Nike Shox BB4 makes its long awaited return to retail. Moments can help to make sneakers , like winning a title, leading a team to a critical win in the Finals while sick, scoring 81 points , and this colorway of the BB4 is an example of that. These were debuted in the 2000 Olympics by one Vincent Lamar Carter and were immortalized in sports and sneaker lore when he hurdled and slammed over Frederic Weis. This sneaker returns…

White and Red Reebok Answer V returning

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 Brandon King

The white and red Reebok Answer V makes it first return to retail since its original release way back in 2001. It sports a white leather upper with a red shroud over the laces with the same hue appearing at the top eyelet, lateral side Iverson logo and on the heel. On the insole is a picture of Allen Iverson. A white midsole and a outsole with sections of red complete the aesthetic of this sneaker. This Reebok is already available in Japan at venues such as Gallery2.co.jp. A domestic…

“Hi-Res Coral” Adidas N3XT L3V3L to release in June

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 Brandon King

Adidas is dropping a new colorway of their N3XT L3V3L basketball sneaker. It sports a Hi-Res Coral knitted upper accenting with black at specific locations throughout. This upper sits atop a glow blue foam midsole and rubber outsole. This Adidas N3XT L3V3L releases June 1 at adidas.com and select retail establishments such as SNS. The sticker price is set at $180 USD. Adidas N3XT L3V3LHi-Res Coral/Glow Blue-Core Black F97259June 1 , 2019 $180

This women’s Air Jordan 11 is releasing during this holiday season

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 Brandon King

Multiple Air Jordan 11 releases during the holidays have become standard operating procedure for Jordan Brand over the last few years. The release of the black and red Air Jordan 11 this December has been covered ad nauseam by every outlet that cover sneakers. However that will not be the only Air Jordan 11 dropping in holiday 2019. Jordan Brand is releasing a brand new colorway of the 11 that is just for women ( though we know some of you dudes will try to stuff your big feet into…

This Asics Gel Lyte is available now

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Brandon King

Originally released way back in 1987 , the Asics Gel Lyte has went on to become one of the brand’s classic silhouettes. This colorway features an aloe mesh upper overlaid by aloe and black suede and black leather for the midfoot Asics logo. That upper sits above a white and aloe midsole and an aloe outsole. This Asics Gel Lytei is available at select retail establishments like Eleven.

A look at the “White Hot Duck” Air Jordan 6

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Brandon King

These Air Jordan 6s were made for the University of Oregon women’s basketball team. It sports a white leather upper with a perforated Oregon “O” logo on the lateral midfoot. Black is present on the top of the tongue and rear spoiler with volt accents on the tongue Jumpman, the “AIR JORDAN” branding at the top of the tongue, on the rear spoiler and on the Oregon branding on the heel. The upper sits atop a white and volt midsole and a black and volt outsole complete the aesthetic of…

The First Look at the “Lakers” Air Jordan 13

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 13, along with an in the works New York Knicks inspired Air Jordan 3, is part of Jordan Brand’s “Rivals” pack. A clear nod to the Los Angeles Lakers, the team the Jordan and the Chicago Bulls defeated in 1991 to claim their first NBA championship, it sports a white tumbled leather upper with purple suede wrapping around the foot on both medial and lateral sides. This upper sits atop black rubber outsole with white and university gold sections. The sticker price on these Jordan 13s…

Adidas to release two colorways of the Magmur Runner

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 Brandon King

Adidas is set to launch two colorways of its Magmur Runner, the latest of their clunky silhouettes ( why anyone wants a clunky shoe is something I don’t get). One sneaker sports an all-black upper with white branding on the medial and lateral sides, while the white features opposite color blocking. Both sit atop clunky adiPrene midsole and outsoles that match the hue of the upper. Both colorways of the Magmur are scheduled to release June 1 at adidas.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $130…