Category: Sneakers

Photos of the 2018 “Mocha” Air Jordan 3 Retro on foot

Brandon King

The Mocha Air Jordan 3 was largely overlooked and ignored during its initial release back in 2001 (and even in the subsequent years). Over the past few years there has been a groundswell, seemingly out of nowhere, for their return and it looks like it they will get their wish, sooner rather than later,as these are rumoured to be part of Jordan Brand’s holiday lineup. The 2018 version will feature a white leather upper with zones that are tumbled or perforated. The prominent mocha overlays that the shoe is known…

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Nike Kobe 1 Protro “USA”

Brandon King

This Kobe 1 was worn by Kobe Bryant during the 2006 World Games and Nike Basketball has decided to return it to retail. Like its 2006 progenitor this sneaker features a navy suede and white leather upper with red accenting showing up on the stitching, bordering the top lace hole, the tongue logos (which include a Kobe logo,  “USA” and a Swoosh logo ) and the UPTEMPO on the rear heel.  The midsole is white and red and includes a carbon fiber wrap around the heel, beginning at the midfoot.…

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Trophy Room and Jordan Brand collaborates on Air Jordan 5 in 2019

Brandon King

It appears the Air Jordan 5 Laney JSP are not the only 5s in the works from the folks at Jordan Brand. According to py_rates, a two shoe Jordan 5 collaboration between JB and Trophy Room, the Buena Vista, Florida sneaker boutique owned by Marcus Jordan, is set for a spring 2019 release. The first will be made up of a ice blue/sail/metallic gold/university red color palette and the second will include a university red/ice blue/sail/university red makeup. At this point there are no images or precise release day information.…

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First Look at the Nike Kyrie Flytrap 2

Brandon King

  Images of Kyrie Irving’s next budget signature shoe have surfaced, the Kyrie Flytrap 2. The shoe features a white upper with a weaved-in Kyrie logo on the lateral side along with a black Swoosh bordered in gold stitching. A gold Kyrie logo is also found on the tongue. Black wraps around the heel over which sits an external heel counter. The upper sits atop a two-tone white and black midsole and white outsole. The Kyrie Flytrap 2 has already debuted overseas but a domestic release is expected in early…

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Kawhi Leonard signs endorsement deal with New Balance

Brandon King

Earlier today, Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reported that Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard reached an agreement with New Balance on a multiyear endorsement deal. Leonard turned down a 4-year, $22 million dollar extension with Jordan Brand earlier this year. That deal expired this year which made him a sneaker free agent. Kawhi will serve as the face of New Balance basketball, as like brands Converse and Puma, are looking to re-establish a presence in the performance basketball space. Terms of the deal with Leonard were not immediately released.    …

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A look at the “Galaxy” Kyrie 5

Brandon King

This version of the Kyrie 5 features a navy blue upper with metallic silver coloring on the lateral and medial side Swooshes and tongue Kyrie logos. On the Venus Flytrap-inspired lockdown system a galaxy pattern is found. On the heel, the all-seeing-eye makes its home. Other visual features include a white midsole and white outsole with multi-colored sections going from forefoot to heel. According to US11, this Kyrie 5 is scheduled for a December 15 release. The sticker price is anticipated to be $130 USD.  

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Huarache E.D.G.E. is modern take on classic model

Brandon King

The Huarache E.D.G.E. is Nike’s latest take on the classic Huarache model. Features of the new model include a reinforced outrigger, sock-like collar and a mesh overlay at the toebox. So far there will be two colorways, a white/emerald/orange and an indigo force/black/white. Both of the aforementioned colorways of the Huarache E.D.G.E. will be available November 29th at nike.com, select retailers and via SNKRS. The sticker price is set at $110 USD for both colorways.   Nike Huarache E.D.G.E. White/Clear Emerald-Total Orange BQ5206-100 $110 November 29, 2018   *images via…

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Red Nike Air Force 1 Foamposite coming soon

Brandon King

There are more Foamposite-based shoes coming soon from Nike, but this time they are not a One or a Pro. Another Air Force 1 Foamposite is headed to retail this week. This shoe features a completely red Foamposite upper with a mesh tongue and red adjustable ankle strap; the only other hue on the sneaker is the black “NIKE AIR” that appears on the insole. The aforementioned  upper sits atop a red midsole and outsole. The Nike Air Force 1 Foamposite “Red” is scheduled to release November 30th at places…

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SoleFly x Air Jordan 1 Release Date

Brandon King

Recently, we previewed the SoleFly x Air Jordan 1, the collaboration between Jordan Brand and the Miami sneaker boutique. The two pair include a green/orange/white leather pair and a black/green/orange patent sneaker that is limited to a mere 23 pairs, is set to release sometime during the Miami Art Basel festival in December. SoleFly announced today on their Instagram that their collaboration with Jordan Brand will release December 8. More details are to come very soon and when they do we will have them here for you.  

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