Category: Sneakers

“Medicine Ball” Air Trainer 3 is coming back

Brandon King

We recently covered the “Air Trainer 3” LeBron 16, which is based on the original Air Trainer 3 and now the shoe that inspired the aforementioned Lebron is set to make its return to retail. This sneaker,which released in 1988 and retroed in 2014 will return true to its 1988 form. It features a white leather upper with ginger overlays throughout. Light bone TPU wraps heel and forms the lateral side of the mechanism that secures the strap to the shoe. Navy shows up for the branding on the heel,…

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Nike unveils the Air Edge 270

Brandon King

Nike has debuted their latest shoe in the Air Max 270 family, the Air Edge 270. Inspired by the classic Air Max2 CB 34, it takes several aesthetic cues from that sneaker. The debut colorway features a leather upper underlaid by mesh.The speed lacing system from the aforementioned CB34, with an orange tab traversing that system from the top to the bottom and rear pull tab of the same hue. Velcro straps are also present on the top three loops of the lacing apparatus. On the rear of the shoe…

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A closer look at the “Cap. And Gown” Air Jordan 13

Brandon King

Never being one to let the recycling of a theme deter them,Nike is following up the “ Cap and Gown” Air Jordan 11 last May, with another such themed Jordan, with the Air Jordan 13 getting the call. Like the aforementioned XI, this year’s XIII will sport an all-black aesthetic. It is very similar to 2017’s “Black Cat” AJ13, but it features patent leather side panels and suede midsole rather than that sneaker’s reflective mesh and shiny midsole. Other features of the shoe include the same tassel-inspired laces, like those…

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Another reflective Air Max ‘98 on the way from Nike

Brandon King

If you missed out on the reflective Air Max 98 earlier this season, fear not for you have another opportunity, as Nike wil be releasing another light-bouncing version of this sneaker. A sail upper is joined by black leather overlays on the mudguard. Black nubuck is also present at the topped eyelets and on the toebox. Above the aforementioned mudguards are reflective detailing. Rounding out the look of this shoe is a white midsole and black rubber outsole. This Air Max ‘98’s release is looming at nike.com and select retailers.…

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Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 coming in May

Brandon King

After a surprise February 10 release on SNKRS, the latest chapter in the ongoing relationship between Travis Scott and Jordan Brand is set for a wider release. It features a brown suede upper underlaid by white leather at the toebox and sidepanels. Most notably are the large and reversed Swooshes on the lateral sides of both shoes. The medial side branding is the traditional size usually seen on Jordan 1’s. Also seen on the upper is a black wings logo and on the rear, a face logo. The insoles feature…

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“Moon Landing” Nike Air VaporMax 3.0 release date

Brandon King

This colorway is part of the lineup of Nike’s brand new VaporMax 3.0. This sneaker features a grey flyknit upper and displays moon surface graphics on the heel counter and on the lateral and medial side branding. Orange shows up on the heel and tongue tabs as well as for the orange VaporMax unit. These Air VaporMax 3.0 is set to drop on April 1 at select retailers.

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Nike Adapt BB coming in new grey colorway

Brandon King

The Nike Adapt BB follows in the footsteps of the Hyper Adapt as a power lacing shoe, but differs from that shoe in that is made specifically for basketball. The next colorway for this groundbreaking sneaker features a dark grey upper and a graphic insole that sits atop a white midsole and greyed outsole with infrared at pivot points on the forefoot and heel. The dark grey Nike Adapt BB is scheduled for a April 9 release at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Adapt BBDark Grey/Multi-ColorAO2582-004$350April 19, 2019 

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“Seattle” Air Jordan 10 returns in October

Brandon King

The Seattle Air Jordan 10 is making its return for the first time since it’s original release in 1995 as part of the “City Pack.” Like its 1995 progenitor, it will feature a white leather upper, underlaid by black leather running up the lacing system and around the collar. Kelly green makes an appearance on the inner and on the outsole. A black midsole and outsole with the aforementioned Kelly green and Gold branding finishes up the look of this shoe. The “Seattle” Air Jordan 10 will release October 19…

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“Shattered Backboard 3.0” Air Jordan 1 High OG has a release date

Brandon King

We previously brought to you news of a third sequel in the “Shattered Backboard series coming in the fall of 2019. Like its two previous versions, this will be based on the jerseys worn by Michael Jordan when he shattered a backboard on a slam dunk during an exhibition tour game in Italy in 1985. These “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Shattered Backboard 3.0” is to release October 26 at nike.com and select Jordan Brand retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $160 USD. Air Jordan…

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Black and Light Blue Air Jordan 13 to drop in November

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 13 will make its retail debut during this coming holiday season. Like the “Reverse Taxi” Air Jordan 12, we previewed, this 13 will see a November release. This Air Jordan 13 is slated to release November 16 at nike.com and select Jordan Brand retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $190 USD. Air Jordan 13Black/Light Blue414571-030$190November 16, 2019  The sneaker will be outfitted in black and light blue. Although , at this time, there are no images of the shoe, below is a mock-up by @zsneakerheadz…

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