Category: Sneakers

Air Jordan 6 Gatorade Green to release this week

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 6 has been seen by some as the crown jewel of the Air Jordan x Gatorade collection. Unlike the other “Gatorade” AJ6 that was reminiscent of the “Carmine” 6 with its blocking, this shoe features a tonal green upper and midsole broken up by orange accenting on the midsole, heel pull tab, and lace locks. Inside the tongue the words “If I Could Be..”, taken from the jingle from those famous commercials with MJ. The Air Jordan 6 NRG Gatorade releases December 30. This limited shoe…

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Nike Air VaporMax Chukka Slip Pure Platinum To release later this week

Brandon King

Before 2017 rides off into the sunset, we will get one more look from the Nike Air VaporMax. This latest incarnation of the popular runner is the Nike Air VaporMax Chukka Slip. The chukka upper is composed of a patterned knit with an extended collar. The laces are replaced by a shroud overlay. Reflective Nike branding and heel pull tabs round up the aesthetic of the Slip On; this upper sits atop a VaporMax sole. The Nike Air VaporMax Slip On makes it debut online and at select Nike retailers…

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“Alternate Galaxy” Foamposite One to release next year

Brandon King

Back when it released in 2012, the “Galaxy” Foamposite One set the sneaker world on fire. Lengthy camp outs, lines that stretched out around buildings, fights , and even offering vehicles, highlighted the extremes some were willing to go through to score these kicks. In 2018, Nike will be revisiting the intergalactic theme with another Air Foamposite One. Dubbed the “Alternate Galaxy”, this Foamposite has a galaxy print on the upper contrasted by black accenting on the upper lining, eyelets, tongue, and on the outsole. A nice touch, and connection…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Mother says her son was murdered over Air Jordans

Brandon King

Bernita Smith is now a grieving mother dealing with the loss of a child. Her son James /had zeroed in on the “Win Like ’96” Air Jordan 11 as the one thing he wanted for Christmas. She paid the $220 for the kicks and gave them to her son James Smith early “because he asked and he’s a good kid.” Sadly, the 17-year-old only got to enjoy them for a mere four days. According to police, a gunman shot James on a basketball court at the Frederick Douglass Community Center.…

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Courtney Jean Thornton will face no charges for false rape allegations

Brandon King

We shared with you a story from blacksportsonline.com regarding Oklahoma Sooners’ running back Rodney Johnson facing false rape allegations from a young lady he met socially. In another piece they have laid out how the false accuser, a Ms. Courtney Jean Thornton, despite leveling these grave allegations is facing no repercussions for her reprehensible actions. http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2017/12/courtney-jean-thornton-who-falsely-accused-ou-rb-rodney-anderson-of-rape-because-he-curved-her-is-a-white-woman-photos/

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Thieves Pilfer $7,200 in Air Jordans from Niketown NY

Brandon King

When it comes to obtaining the latest Air Jordans some will enter raffles, arrive to retailers hours or even days in advance, use bots to help secure releases online, or even pay people to wait in line for them. However for others, they’d rather not bother with any of those avenues and resort to breaking the law to get coveted kicks. For two NY thieves, the chose the latter path. Monday evening at approximately 10P.M. EST, the two crooks made their way into Niketown NY and managed to get away…

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“Concord” Air Jordan 11 confirmed for next holiday season

Brandon King

Amid much speculation over the past several weeks, it appears the “Concord” Air Jordan XI will be retuning during the 2018 holiday season. The shoe is expected to be remastered, much like 2016’s misnamed “Space Jam” release, meaning it will have the higher-cut patent leather rand like that of the original. At this time there is no information if this version will have “23” or “45” on the heel. The “Concord” Air Jordan 11 is to release November 2018 at select Jordan Brand retailers. The sticker price is set at…

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LeBron XV “City Edition” Releases Soon

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This upcoming colorway of the LeBron XV, monikered the “City Edition” is comprised of Wolf Grey and Cool Grey on the upper and midsole. A metallic gold swoosh that wraps around the heel cup. A translucent outsole rounds out the aesthetic of this shoe. Foot Locker EU has stated the Nike LeBron XV “City Edition” releases December 26th. Currently a U.S. release date has not been finalized. The sticker price is set at $185. Nike LeBron XV “City Edition” Wolf/Grey/Metallic Gold-Cool Grey 897648-005 December 26,2017 (Europe) $185 Source: the_broken_baller

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Nike Air Force 1 High BHM

Brandon King

This Air Force 1 High will be a part of Nike’s Black History Month Collection that is set to release February 2018. Inspired by the colors and flag of Pan Africanism, the black leather upper of the shoe is striped down the center by the red, black and green colors of the movement. Metallic Gold is the hue of choice for the tongue “Nike Air” branding and the “BHM” logo on the heel. The Nike Air Force 1 High “BHM” to release February 2018 at select Nike Sportswear retailers. We…

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