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“Defining Moments” Air Jordan 6 rumoured to return in 2020

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 Brandon King

This Air Jordan 6 was part of Jordan Brand’s original and greatest “Defining Moments” Pack, along with the Air Jordan 11 that celebrated the start of MJ and the Chicago Bulls two separate three-peats originally released back in 2006. It is speculated this will return in 2020 as a stand-alone release. No images has surfaced but the expectation is that it will feature the black nubuck upper golden accents that will reside above a black midsole and clear rubber outsole. The Defining Moments Air Jordan 6 is rumoured to have…

First look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 Brandon King

Back in March, we brought news of the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 becoming a trilogy. At the time of that initial report, we did not have any images of the actual shoe, just a predicted photoshop mock-up via @zsneakerheadz. However thanks to that aforementioned outlet, images of the third version of the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1. It appears to have a glossy crinkled leather upper and is mostly black with starfish at the toe box, wrapping around the heel, on the lateral and medial swoosh and on the…

Polar x Nike SB Air Trainer 1 coming this month

June 2, 2019June 2, 2019 Brandon King

Polar Skate Co., a Swedish skateboarding brand has teamed up with Nike to birth this coming Air Trainer 1. This Air Trainer 1 sports a white leather upper overlaid by section of blue and black , respectively. “POLAR” appears on the forefoot strap while the Polar and Nike logos appear together on both the tongue and insoles with “NIKE AIR” stitched on the back. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a gum rubber outsole. The Polar Skate Co x Nike SB Air Trainer 1 is scheduled to release June…

“Dutch Orange” Nike Shox R4 on the way

June 2, 2019June 2, 2019 Brandon King

This Nike Shox R4 is part of a lineup of this sneaker’s return. It sports a white perforated leather upper with black side panels on the medial and lateral sides with dutch orange Swooshes on both locations. White mesh also makes and appearance on the toebox and on the tongue and there are also orange finds a home on the top of tongue and at the inner. The upper sits above heel Shox columns and a black rubber outsole. The “Dutch Orange” Nike Shox R4 is to release imminently at…

Vans Stacked Collection Now Available

June 2, 2019June 2, 2019 Brandon King

This three sneaker collection takes two of their classic silhouettes, the Era and Sk8-HI, and puts a new spin on them with exaggerated features. The two colorways of the Era that are part of this triumvirate both feature stacked midsoles and cotton canvas upper and a multi-panel build. The Sk8-Hi also features a huge midsole and black and purple panels across its upper. The Vans Stacked Collection is currently available at Vans.com and select skate shops.

Another look at the Black and Royal Supreme x Air Jordan 14

June 1, 2019June 2, 2019 Brandon King

This latest, and certainly not the greatest, collaboration between [hypebeast brand] Supreme and Jordan Brand has produced two colorways of Air Jordan 14. Based on a questionable studded jacket MJ wore back in the mid ‘90’s, one shoe is white and black and the other is black and royal. The Supreme x Air Jordan 14 Collection is set for release later this summer at select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $248 each. Supreme x Air Jordan 14 Black/Chrome-Varsity RoyalBV7630-004$248Summer 2020Supreme X Air Jordan 14White/University RedBV7630-106$258Summer 2019

“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…