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“Kenny 2” Nike Cortez exclusively releasing in Los Angeles

February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Brandon King

After the initial launch of the Kendrick Lamar x Nike Cortez last month , the next pair to release will reference his alter ego, “Kung Fu Kenny.” The shoe is outfitted in primarily a red leather upper with white overlays taking their place on the toecap, up the sides of the lacing system and at the top the heel. A nylon strip that runs down the center of the tongue and over the laces reads “DON’T TRIP.” Chinese characters on lateral forefoot translates to “damn”, which is a nod to…

LiAngelo Ball’s Signature kicks are coming soon

February 13, 2018 Brandon King

LiAngelo Ball may not get the publicity (outside of that incident in China) of brothers Lonzo and LaMelo, but like his aforementioned kin, he will also have his own signature shoe from Big Baller Brand. The middle Ball brother, who is averaging 13.8 ppl for Vytautas Prienu, will debut the shoes for Vytautas’ next official game scheduled for March 3. However according to Donatas Urbonas, Ball could wear them during the second set of BBB Challenge games that run from February 22 through February 25. LaVar Ball revealed that the…

GOAT is buying Flight Club

February 9, 2018 Brandon King

GOAT, an online marketplace for high-value sneakers, is acquiring Flight Club, the well-known sneaker consignment shop with locations in New York and Los Angeles. Flight Club is a cultural icon,but they were missing the tech side. We’ve grown into an established player, but we don’t have the retail yet.” – Eddy Lu, GOAT Chief Executive According to a GOAT spokeswoman, the deal involves a mix of cash and equity, although terms have not been disclosed yet. She also said that both brands will continue to operate independently. With the…

KG rejoins And1

February 8, 2018 Brandon King

Fifteen years after his initial run with the company ended, Kevin Garnett and And1 are rejoining forces. He will be serving as the brand’s Creative Director and Brand Ambassador. As the brand approaches it’s 25th anniversary, the company is launching a capsule collection featuring footwear, apparel and accessories co-designed by Garnett. Eddie Esses, President of Sequential Brand’s Active Division, the parent company of And1, had this to say: For 25 years, AND1 has remained synonymous with the game of basketball and its street-ball lifestyle. As we look to the future,…

Montana man facing felony following alleged sneaker theft

February 4, 2018 Brandon King

Our crisscrossing of this nation chronicling sneaker-related imbecilery takes us to Great Falls, Montana, where a local man is on the verge of ruining his life over leather and rubber. Alex Joseph Mondragon, 23, is charged with felony burglary and the misdemeanors criminal mischief an theft. On January 22, 2018, Great Falls police responded to a call where a homeowner reported multiple items missing, incluing some vintage Adidas sneakers. According to court records, the front door of the home had been kicked in and the frame was damaged. The homeowner…

Russell Westbrook breaks out “BHM” colorway of his Why Not Zer0.1

February 4, 2018 Brandon King

Today as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared off against the Los Angeles Lakers on national television (a game the Lakers won, 108-104), Russell Westbrook introduced the world to a new colorway of his first signature shoe, the Jordan Why Not Zer0.1. Russ’s kicks are outfitted in the familiar black, red and green color palette of other BHM-themed shoes. The upper appears to be a black nubuck with a golden Jumpman adorning the top of the midfoot. The heel counter on one shoe is red and on the other shoe it…

Wheat Air Zoom Generation coming All-Star Weekend

February 4, 2018February 4, 2018 Brandon King

It appears that the only All-Stars won’t be on the basketball court during the NBA midseason classic. The Jordans, Foamposites and other shoes announced to release during that weekend certainly constitutes an All-Star footwear lineup. With the confirmation of a coveted shoe of Lebron James’ signature line, that lineup got even stronger. After rumours swirled swirled of a coming retro of the “Wheat” Air Zoom Generation, the shoe that James debuted way back in 2004 at the Rookie Challenge Game. Like the original,it will feature a Wheat upper that…

Taking a look at the “All-Star” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

February 3, 2018February 5, 2018 Brandon King

The “All-Star” Nike Foamposite comes with removable Swoosh and heel logos, giving the wearer a hint of customization. The shoe features a white Foamposite upper that is only broken up by hints of black on the small lateral forefoot swoosh, tongue, heel pull tabs, and heel branding. A white translucent outsole finishes the look of this shoe. The “All-Star” Nike Air Foamposite One is scheduled to release February 16, 2018 at select retailers. The sticker price is set at $250.

Foamposite Inspired KD 10 GS to release soon.

February 3, 2018 Brandon King

This KD 10 is inspired by the “Royal” colorway of theNike Air Foamposite One. Although there is no actual Foamposite present on the shoe, the sneaker does draw its lines and color blocking from that iconic shoe. The pinstripe detailing on the Foamposite One’s tongue tab and heel tabs have also found their way onto this shoe. The clear rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic of this sneaker. The KD 10 LE is set to drop in children sizing February 8, 2018 at select Nike basketball retail venues. The sticker…

Official images of the Air Jordan OVO “Black”

February 3, 2018 Brandon King

We previewed the white component of the Air Jordan 8 OVO pack and just like that shoe, official pictures of the black OVO Jordan 8 have now surfaced. This sneaker features an upper largely comprised of tumbled leather with suede wrapping around the heel. This black upper is accented with metallic gold and varsity red hues. Like its white counterpart, it also features OVO branding and owl logos. Like its white pack mate,the Air Jordan 8 OVO Black will release on February 16, 2018 at select Jordan retailers. Its sticker…