Category: Sneakers

OG Air Max Tailwind 4 or return in April

Brandon King

In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Air Max Tailwind 4, Nike will release both original and new colorways throughout 2019. One of the upcoming original colorways is this white based one shown above. It featureas a white mesh and leather upper accented with volt and black throughout. “MAX AIR is embroidered on the tongue and on the rear of the shoe along with small infrared branding rounds out the aesthetic of this sneaker’s upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole that houses the Max Air Unit…

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“Blue Fury” Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 coming in April

Brandon King

Since its original release way back in 1995, the Nike Air Max Uptempo has garnered a place of respect in the annals of Nike Basketball, ball players and as well as sneaker enthusiasts. The silhouette is prepared for another return, in this “blue fury” colorway. This version of the returning Uptempo features a white leather upper overlaid by a blue fury patent leather rand. The same colorway is present on the lateral Swoosh, tongue and heel pull tabs and the “AIR” that runs down the sides of the lateral eyelets.…

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Kyrie Irving breaks out Kobe-inspired PEs

Brandon King

Wednesday night Kyrie Irving went of for 37 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in Boston’s 99-91 game 2 win over the Indiana Pacers. For last night’s festivities,Kyrie broke out a never-before seen PE of his Kyrie 5. Inspired by Kobe Bryant, the sneaker features a snakeskin pattern upper with bright orange and volt detailing. On the heel and on the tongue is a Kyrie-Kobe hybrid logo. A sail midsole and orange outsole complete this aesthetic of this Kyrie exclusive. Don’t look for a retail release for these but take…

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“Spirit Teal” Nike Air Max 720 to come soon

Brandon King

This upcoming “spirit teal” colorway is the latest addition to the women’s Air Max 720 roster. This women’s 720 features a white upper with purple and spirit teal overlays throughout. Purple shows up for the branding on the top of the tongue with a teal laces and a pull tab rounds out the look of the upper. This upper sits atop a teal 720 air unit and a purple and spirit teal on the outsole. The “Spirit Teal” Air Max 720 is to release in women’s sizing May 17 nike.com…

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“UFO” Nike Kyrie 5 Official Images

Brandon King

This colorway has an unidentified flying object (U.F.O.) theme. It features an obsidian upper; in addition to the speckling found on the Flytrap and on the heel counter, blue and green detailing are found on the lateral swoosh and on the Kyrie logo at the top of the tongue. On the medial side, a green swoosh finds its home. Located on the Flytrap is a embroidered basketball flying saucer. A sea foam blue midsole with an orange section denoting the location of the forefoot Zoom Air unit is located sits…

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University Red KD 12 has a release date

Brandon King

This colorway of Kevin Durant’s twelfth signature was broken out by KD during this year’s NBA Playoffs now has a release date. This KD 12 sports a University Red upper complimented by black detailing through the upper. KD logos are found on the tongue and lateral lower heel and a white Swoosh is also present on the medial side. A white speckled midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic of this sneaker. The “University Red” Nike KD 12 is scheduled to release May 3 at nike.com and select retailers. The…

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OG High collared Black and Red Air Jordan 1 coming Black Friday

Brandon King

The black and red Air Jordan 1 will make a return to retail in its original high collared form during the 2019 holiday season. It will feature its classic black and red leather upper above a white midsole and a red solid rubber outsole. At this juncture, no images of the 2019 version are not available. The black and red Air Jordan 1 High OG is going to release in full family sizing on Black Friday, November 29 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at…

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“Dog Walker” Nike SB Dunk High Official Images

Brandon King

For years, Nike SB has released sneakers commemorating 4/20, the most scared day on the calendar for partakers of marijuana. It looks like that trend will continue with the monikered “Dog Walker” Dunk SB High. This SB Dunk High sports brown and black hairy sections at the toebox and the heel, along with Dalmatian-esque side panels. Those are overlaid by green suede overlays that are meant to be representative of grass ( the kind you mow, not the kind you blow) . The red Swooshes on the lateral and medial…

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2019 Nike Zoom GP Retro: Official Images

Brandon King

This year, 2019, marks the 20th anniversary of the original release of the Nike Zoom GP and Nike has finally decided to grace us with a return to retail for this classic basketball sneaker. It returns in its original form, featuring its asymmetrical lacing system with its self-adjustable buckling system. The retro version also appears to carry over the leather upper build of the original, complete with the large black overlay on the lateral side. Other details include the five spheres of Nike’s Alpha Project from the late ‘90’s and…

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A First Look at the “EYBL” Nike KD 12

Brandon King

This KD 12 joins the previously featured Kyrie 5 as part of the EYBL footwear lineup. The special-editon KD 12 features grey as the base for its upper, upon which sit peach, volt and crimson accents. A light green Swoosh ,with a darker green tessellated contained within it, is present on the lateral side. Peach is present on the ankle collar along with a blue tongue with grey laces. The peach midsole is covered by a clear plastic that starts as the toecap and it features a plant motif pattern.…

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