Category: Sneakers

“Wingless” Air Jordan 1’s Return to Retail 

Brandon King

These upcoming colorways are based on an early prototype of the Air Jordan 1 that was sans the wings logo. After making their first retail appearance last year, three new colorways will make appearances in the early months of 2017. Like the previous version, this will not feature the wings logo, but rather “AIR JORDAN” spelled out in its location. However, these will also have a “Nike Air” logo on the heel, something not found on the original sample or the 2015 version. The planned colorways feature a royal blue,…

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Air Jordan 3 GS “Rio Teal” has a release date

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 3, dubbed “Rio Teal”, is a children’s exclusive colorway that features a black leather upper with Rio Teal accenting with Metallic Gold coloring for the lower eyelets and Jumpman logos. A white midsole and black rubber outsole with the rio teal hue for the pivot point.  Look for these to release on Chirstmas Eve, December 24,2016 at select Jordan Brand retail venues. These will retail for $140 and will come in extended sixes up to 9.5Y. 

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Solely x Air Jordan 16

Brandon King

Solefly joins Trophy Room as Florida based sneaker shops that get their own Air Jordan 16. Their version features a white full grain leather upper with  turquoise and neon pink accenting on the upper and shroud respectively. Like the OG Cherrywood colorway, the shroud on these is reversible. These will be releasing during Art Basel in Miami, these drop December 3rd exclusively at SoleFly for $275 and are limited to only 1,500 pair. SoleFly x Air Jordan 16 White/Retro-Pink Flash 854256-119 December 3rd, 2016 $275

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“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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