Category: Sneakers

“Storm Blue” Air Jordan 1 to release December 23rd

Brandon King

With shoes such as “Space Jam” XI’s, “True Blue” III’s and even the “Top 3” I’s, this original colorway of the Air Jordan 1 has flown under the radar with far less hype surrounding it. Unlike its aforementioned sneaker brethren, this will be the first time the Storm Blue colorway has seen the light of day since 1985.  The shoe features a white leather upper with storm blue overlays and for the medial and lateral side swoosh. Storm Blue makes up the coloring for the “NIKE AIR” branding on the…

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Kobe AD to release tomorrow

Brandon King

Though, unfortunately, Kobe Bryant’s days on the NBA hardwood are now a thing of the past, it appears his signature line lives on with the Kobe AD. This latest shoe strays from the numbering of previous model to differentiate this new, post-NBA chapter of Kobe’s life.  This sleek sneaker features a grey fuse upper with Dynamic Flywire, and white branding, including a new Kobe logo that depicts two snakes intertwined in double helix pattern. An iridescent heel counter ads some colorful flair to this low profile model.  The Kobe AD…

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Chinese New Year Air Jordan 12 releasing as GS exclusive 

Brandon King

Jordan Brand helps celebrate the Chinese New Year with this special edition colorway of the Air Jordan 12. This sneaker features a light tan upper and a woven pattern on the lateral and medial overlays instead of the traditional lizard print. Faux wood are used for the eyelets and the “JUMPMAN” panel. Rounding out the look of this sneaker are Chinese characters on the tongue, red inner lining and a white outsole. These are slated for an early 2016 release but dont get too excited fellas, as these are a…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Illinois Congressman’s Grandson Killed Over Sneakers

Brandon King

Tragedy struck the family of Illinois Rep Danny Davis, who represents the 7th Congressional District of Illinois.  Two teenagers broke into the home of Davis’s grandson, 15 year-old Jovan Wilson. A subsequent argument over a pair of kicks ended with Wilson being gunned down. Rep. Davis released this statement: Thanks to all that have contacted my family and staff. Please note the following and I appreciate your prayers during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/LfVXCqRliy — Rep. Danny K. Davis (@RepDannyDavis) November 19, 2016 The slain Wilson is survived by his father,…

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Want to Purchase the Nike HyperAdapt 1.0? Here’s how

Brandon King

The self lacing Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 will release in a few weeks, December 1 to be exact. While the $720 price tag these command have turned some off, for those who are still willing to throw down that kind of cash, here is how you can have them: On November 28, select members of Nike+ will have the chance to purchase the Black/Blue Lagoon colorway via an invite through the Nike+ application. December 1, Nike + members will be able to test the HyperAdapt at the Nike SoHo store and…

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Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers: Man steals 34 pairs of sneakers from JC Penney

Brandon King

In our latest edition of Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers, we submit the case of Travis Pastorius of Utica, NY. The 28 year old was charged with felony 4th degree larceny and  misdemeanor petit larceny after he pilfered 34 pairs of sneakers from a local JC Penney over a two-day period.  Mr. Pastorius was arraigned in New Hartford Town Court and then sent to the Oneida County Jail; he will appear in court at a later date. 

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Reebok has been offering shoes to those who burned or tossed their New Balances

Brandon King

Earlier this week we covered the, at the time, growing movement of people filming themselves burning or throwing out their New Balance shoes in lieu of perceived company support of President-elect Donald Trump. This ire was derived from comments made by one of their execs. https://twitter.com/jonnnysan/status/796509907725885440 As a result of this recorded sneaker destruction, there were now a myriad of people that now were down at least one shoe in their rotation. Reebok was all too happy to step and rectify that. They took to twitter to offer them a…

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Nike’s LunarCharge LE combines three well-known silhouettes

Brandon King

The upcoming LunarCharge from Nike combines three of the company’s better known silhouettes: The Air Presto, Air Current and the Air Max 90. This mash up features the breathable, sock-like upper of the Presto, the eyelets of the Air Max 90, and the subtle reference of the overall silhouette of the Air Current and a bonus is the cushioned outsole of the LunarEpic. This lifestyle performance shoe will be available November 18 at nike.com.      

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New Balance attempts to distance itself from the support of white supremacist organization

Brandon King

Ever since one of its executives made statements in support of President-elect Donald Trump, New Balance has been under fire ( literally in some cases). The right wing website The Daily Stormer proclaimed New Balance the “Official Shoes of White People”, following New Balance’s VP of public affairs Matt LeBretton’s comments to the Wall Street Journal that Trump’s election was a move in the “right direction.” New Balance has this to say in a statement: As a 110-year-old company with five factories in the U.S. and thousands of employees worldwide…

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Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 has a price and release date

Brandon King

Back in September, we covered the Nike HyperAdapt 1.0, an innovative shoe from Nike that featured  LED lighting  that light up as adaptive lacing system is tightening the shoe.  Now the Beaverton, Oregon based company has announced a release date and price for this anticipate shoe. According to Nike, the HyperAdapt 1.0 will be available December 1, 2016  with a suggested retail price of $720, which is a bit lower than earlier speculation of the footwear tipping the price scales at a cool $1,000. Currently it is unknown what retail…

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