Category: Sneakers

Thousands of Pair of Counterfeit Sneakers discovered by South African Customs

Brandon King

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) seized counterfeit sneakers at the Lebombo Border Post.  Suspicions were aroused when a truck driver refused to stop at the port checkpoint on Monday. Police then chased the truck; the driver fled the scene outside the port area. The same truck had been detained earlier in the year with consignment clothing.  The truck contained 9,085 pair of “Adidas” and 1,850 pair of “Nikes” worth R8.7 million ( 63,315 USD).  SARS’ Janine Mqulwana had this to say:  The truck has been detained and escorted to…

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New Colorway of Kobe A.D. To come next week

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of Kobe Bryant’s first post-retirement signature shoe keeps it clean. It features an all white engineered mesh upper which is complemented by metallic silver placed on the Swoosh, and at the external heel cup.  You can pick this latest colorway of the Kobe A.D. January 7,2017 for $160. Check them out in the images below.  Do you plan on picking up a pair? 

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Nike Air Foamposite One XX “Royal” has a release date 

Brandon King

Many were looking forward to the coming release of the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Nike Air Foamposite One this weekend, however they will have a bit longer to wait. That is because the release date has been pushed back to January 13, 2017, which may give your wallet a little more time to recover.  The January release will be the first of several sought after colorways that will return throughout the course of 2017. Do you plan on picking up this release or any other the coming Foamposite Ones…

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DeMar DeRozan Nike Kobe A.D. PE

Brandon King

This edition made exclusively for the Toronto Raptors Star features a black mesh upper with black leather wrapping around the heel. This upper sits on a black midsole that is accented with red, grey and white speckles. The same speckling is seen on the heel counter and white swoosh on the upper. A translucent outsole completes this simple, but striking package. You can see these on DeRozan’s feet this season. 

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Syracuse will wear kicks honoring Pearl Washington Saturday versus Goergetown 

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Though they have been already wearing “Pearl” warmup shirts since January, with their upcoming game this Saturday against former (and that is quite unfortunate) Big East Rival, Georgetown, they will debut sneakers that pay further homage to one of their own.  New kicks for Saturday 💯 🍊🏀 #PearlOut @OrangeEQRoom @nikebasketball pic.twitter.com/Guth4WkPBZ — Syracuse Men’s Basketball (@Cuse_MBB) December 13, 2016 The Orange’s shoes will have “31 Pearl” on the tongue in tribute to Syracuse legend Dwayne “Pearl” Washington  who balled for Syracuse from 1983-86 and his game help put Big East…

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“Alternate” Air Jordan 6 to Release March 2017

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 6, which is somewhat reminiscent of the “Maroon” Air Jordan 6 , and also I would say the “Hare” VII’s, is on the docket for a March 11, 2017 release. It’s upper is composed of a white micro-perforated leather which is overlaid atop Pure Platinum nubuck. Gym Red accenting on the tongue( which also has “1991” stitched behind it), midsole and heel pull tab and a clear outsole complete the look of this shoe. Will these be on your 2017 pickup list? Air Jordan 6 “Alternate” White/Pure…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Two Men Beat Up 12-Year-Old Boy for his Sneakers

Brandon King

In this edition of head-shaking inducing actions related to sneakers,  according to an arrest report, two men are in the Palm Beach County Jail after they allegedly beat up a 12 year-old-boy Sunday.  The report said Nicolas Sanchez and Gonzalo Munoz are staring down robbery charges after the two males and three juveniles attacked the victim and stole the $200 he was wearing and another pair of $300 sneakers he had in a box. The victim told Palm Beach Co. sheriff’s detectives he went to a birthday party intending on…

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“Royal” Air Jordan I to return in 2017

Brandon King

After being treated to Breds, Black Toes and the upcoming Storm Blue colorway, fans of the Air Jordan 1 have reason to continue to rejoice. That is because another OG colorway, the black/royal blue will be returning next year. There is speculation that the build quality and materials will be on the level of the recently release black/red Air Jordan 1.

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Stupid Things People Over Sneakers: Man Kills Teen for Wearing Red Sneakers

Brandon King

In the latest edition of sneaker-related lunacy, we bring you the case of Dwight Smith. On Wednesday Smith was sentenced to 12 years behind bars ,after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter ,in connection with the killing of 19- year-old Tavin Price.  Price had on a red shirt and sneakers and apparently that was such an affront to Price and his cohorts Kevin Johnson and Kanasho Johns- who last month were sentenced respectively 50 years to life and 53 years to life- that he simply had to pay with his life. …

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Bridgeport, CT thieves pilfer 3K worth of Nike Shoes

Brandon King

According to Bridgeport, Connecticut police, a duo of burglars stole 10 pair of Air Jordan sneakers valued at $3,000. The thieves also caused more than $6,000 in damage when they broke in the front door with a crowbar.  Cameras caught the two men entering the three-story apartment complex carrying empty bags. On November 11.  They departed a few minutes later with noticible bulges in the same bags.  Police indicate the suspects knew the victim and was aware of the high-prices sneakers were in the apartment. The investigators are seeking the…

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