Category: Sneakers

A Look at the Georgetown Hoyas’ Air Jordan 33

Brandon King

Jordan Brand presented the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team with two PE colorway of the Air Jordan 33. The first pair is composed of a grey mesh upper with navy blue overlays, navy tongues and a grey midsole. The second pair makes use of a white mesh upper with grey overlays and tongues and a white midsole. Both pairs feature the Georgetown “G”logo on the tongue on the left shoe and the Jumpman on the right and are completed with translucent outsoles. You probably saw these on the court last…

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Black and Gold Zoom LeBron 3 to return soon

Brandon King

After the “Christ the King” colorway dropped as a quickstrike in September, the original black and gold version of the Lebron 3 is getting prepared for its return to retail. Not seen since its original 2006 release, the 2018 version , like the original, will feature a full black leather build underlaid with black nubuck. Gold detailing throughout the upper are present on the lace loops, the lion logo on the tongue, the Lebron logo on the medial side and bordering the swoosh on the rear lateral heel. Gold is…

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“Hyper Blue” Nike Air Max Plus OG to release soon

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In commemoration of the Air Max Plus’s 20th anniversary, Nike will be reintroducing classic colorways of the shoe, including the Hyper Blue version shown above. This AM Plus is outfitted in its unmistakable gradient blue upper with black support overlays. Yellow swooshes adorn both the lateral and medial sides as well on the tongue. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a black rubber outsole finishes the look of the shoe. The Nike Air Max Plus OG “Hyper Blue” is set to release in Europe November 8th and December…

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University of Oregon Football unveils Air Jordan “Tinker” PE

Brandon King

To In the latest of edition of ‘we’re Oregon and you’re not so look at the cool shoes we get’, Oregon Football has revealed their latest team-exclusive sneaker, this one being hAir Jordan 3 Tinker. This PE features a green suede upper with the iconic elephant print overlays at the toe and the heel. The swooshes features removable patches in both black and yellow. The heels are occupied by the “O” logo, while a yellow Jumpman is found on the front of the tongue, with Tinker Hatfield’s signature found on…

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The Kyrie 5 Officially Unveiled

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The fifth model in Kyrie Irving’s signature line was officially unveiled by Nike Basketball. The debuted colorway is dubbed “Black Magic.” There are three crucial elements of the Kyrie 5. Designer of the 5, Benjamin Nethongkome breaks them down: 1. An articulated forefoot zoom bag This is a huge technological unlock for supporting guard play. Why? Because of its unique properties (see sidebar for more on this), the Air Zoom Turbo unit curves to wrap the bottom and sides of the foot. “In the Kyrie 5, it is distributed across the…

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Nike Air Max 1 OG restock to come in November

Brandon King

If you missed out Air Max 1 last year that celebrated the 30th anniversary of the shoe ( and the multiple restocks since), you will get another shot at the sneaker this November. Outfitted in it’s original colorway, this Air Max 1 OG Anniversary will restock November 16 at nike.com and select Nike Sportswear locations. The sticker price is set at $140 USD.       Nike Air Max 1 OG Anniversary White/University Red-Neutral Grey-Black 908375-103 $140 November 16, 2017           

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Travis Scott has another Air Jordan releasing April 2019

Brandon King

After a very popular collaboration with Jordan Brand on the Air Jordan 4, Travis Scott and the brand have a new upcoming project. This time it is the Air Jordan 1 that will be getting the Travis Scott treatment. It is outfitted with white panels underneath dark mocha overlays. Black is used for the heel and reversed Swoosh on the lateral side of the shoe. As Scott revealed on an Instagram video, there is a black and red Cactus Jack on the tongue and hidden Velcro pocket on the inner…

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“Top 3” Air Jordan I Mid Official Photos

Brandon King

In news that should surprise no one, there is another colorway of the Air Jordan 1. Unfortunately, rather than a new colorway, this a take on a much more popular colorway. Sporting blue overlays, a black and red toebox, white lateral and medial sidepanels, black branding on the medial and lateral sides, this sneaker is reminiscent of 2016’s ”Top 3″ Air Jordan 1. A white midsole and black outsole completes this shoe’s aesthetic. This Air Jordan 1 will release soon in men’s and grade school sizing at nike.com and select Jordan…

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Another Look at the 2019 “Infrared” Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

Even back when it was a mere rumor that the “Infrared” Air Jordan 6 may be slated to release in the future, sneaker enthusiasts from all over have been salivating over them. As the release of these sneakers have long been confirmed, and we draw closer to their release,more images of the shoe are beginning to pop up. This latest set are courtesy of zsneakerheadz   https://www.instagram.com/p/BpeyYAeFPRN/   What are your thoughts on these?

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Making A Difference: Sneaker Stock Market Organizers Collect Shoes for the Homeless

Brandon King

Last month sneaker enthusiasts from the Bay Area and surrounding locales come together not only for the usual buying, selling and trading but also to help the less fortunate.   Organizer DJ Kay Rich had this to say of the philanthropic aspect of the sneaker event: So people who have gently worn sneakers that they are trying to get rid of we collect those as well and take them to the Poverello House and give them to communities.  

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